Overview
Exit Award only
Students on the MA (Applied Psychology) programme 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.
Programme Requirements
Module List
| Code |
Title |
Credits |
| |
| |
| AP6023 | Psychological Assessment | 5 |
| AP6060 | Advanced Issues in Quantitative Research Methods | 5 |
| AP6061 | Qualitative Research Methods and Data Analysis | 5 |
| AP6138 | Critical Community Psychology | 10 |
| AP6174 | Clinical Presentations (Child, Adolescent, Adult, and ID) | 10 |
| AP6122 | Psychological Principles and Skills in Working with Children and Families | 10 |
| AP6185 | Service Design and Evaluation | 15 |
| Total Credits | 60 |
Examinations
Full details and regulations governing Examinations for each programme will be contained in the Marks and Standards Book and for each module in the Book of Modules.
Programme Learning Outcomes
Programme Learning Outcomes for Postgraduate Diploma in Applied Psychology (NFQ Level 9, Major Award)
On successful completion of this programme, students should be able to:
- Understand the discipline of psychology and its value in applied contexts;
- Critically appraise psychological research and practice in a range of settings;
- Know the professional and ethical issues that may arise in the application of psychology in a variety of contexts;
