MA (Applied Psychology)

Overview

Status: Active
National Framework Of Qualifications (NFQ) Level: 9
NFQ Award Class: Major Award
Duration Full Time: 12 Month(s)
Total Credits: 90
Delivery Method: In-Person

Connected Curriculum:
  • Civic and Community Engagement
  • Employability
  • Research Based Teaching
  • Sustainability

Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs):
  • Reduced Inequality

Graduate Attributes:
  • Creator, evaluator and communicator of knowledge
  • Effective global citizen
  • Independent and creative thinker
  • Socially Responsible

Work-Integrated Learning (Including Placement):
Yes
UCC policies applying to applicants/students on this programme:
  • Student Vetting Policy and Procedure

The MA (Applied Psychology) is a full-time programme running for 12 months from the date of first registration for the programme.

In Semester one, students take 35 credits of core modules. In semester two students take 25 credits of core modules..

Exemptions

Students who have already passed a module(s) as part of another programme, may seek exemption from this module(s) and will be required to take another module to the same credit value as assigned by the programme co-ordinator.

Postgraduate Diploma in Applied Psychology (NFQ Level 9, Major Award)

Students who have completed and passed modules to the value of at least 60 credits in Part I and who do not wish to proceed to Part II may opt to exit the programme and be awarded a Postgraduate Diploma in Applied Psychology.

Programme Requirements

For information about modules, module choice, options and credit weightings, please go to Programme Requirements.