Psychology
Psychology is the scientific study of the mind and how it dictates and influences our behaviour, from communication and memory to thought and emotion. It’s about understanding what makes people tick and how this understanding can help us address many of the problems and issues in society today.
| Award Name | Degree - Honours Bachelor (Level 8 NFQ) |
|---|---|
| NFQ Classification | Major |
| Awarding Body | QQI |
| NFQ Level | Level 8 NFQ |
| Award Name | NFQ Classification | Awarding Body | NFQ Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| Degree - Honours Bachelor (Level 8 NFQ) | Major | QQI | Level 8 NFQ |
Duration
4 Years (PT, Blended). 2 Semesters per year.
Entry Requirements
Admission Requirements
Applicants to this programme must meet normal QQI requirements for entry to a Level 8 programme as follows:
- H5 or above in 2 higher level subjects AND a minimum of 4 O6s at ordinary level. Two of these subjects must be Maths and English.
- Direct entry applicants may apply under Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) and Recognition of Prior Experiential Learning (RPEL). Cases are considered on a case-by-case basis. Applicants wishing to apply to the programme using RPL and/or RPEL must inform the College at the time of application. Further details on the requirements and processes for RPL and RPEL can be found on our website on the RPL page.
Careers / Further progression
A degree in Psychology can lead to wide range of careers, both psychology based and in other areas.
For graduates seeking a career as a professional psychologist, this PSI-accredited undergraduate degree is a necessary step and a precursor for post-graduate study in the chosen specialist area of Psychology. Professional psychologists can work in Education, as Clinical Psychologists, Forensic Psychologists, Health Psychologist, Occupational Psychologists and as private practitioners in counselling and psychotherapy, in addition to other careers. Please see the British Psychological Society careers page for more info.
For graduates seeking a career which might build on the skills and knowledge gained during their studies, the good news is that psychology graduates are in high demand both in Ireland and further afield. Graduates with Psychology degrees can be found working in such diverse areas as marketing, human resources, consultancy, academia, finance, health and wellbeing and others.
In the U.K. the British Psychological Society 13 reports in a survey of nearly 2,400 Psychology graduates from 2009 to 2015 that 12 months after graduation, almost 87% of respondents were in full-time employment or postgraduate study. Within two years of graduation, this had risen to over 91% and peaks at over 93% at seven years post-graduation.
There are few degrees that have better employment and career outcomes than Psychology.
Further information
€3,990 per year (P/T). Instalment plans available; Tax rebate (20%) eligible.
International students who require a study visa to reside in Ireland are subject to higher fees as follows:
Full time fees = €6,990 per year
Newly enrolling students must pay a €500 deposit to secure a place. The deposit will be deducted from the first year’s fees.
Students on this programme have availed of SUSI grant funding in academic years 21/22 and 22/23. The College has made an application to the Department of Further and Higher Education seeking to have the BA Hons Psychology added to the approved list of courses for SUSI funding for the academic year 23/24.
All part-time applications are via direct application to the College on our application form (see "Application Weblink" below). For further information please contact admissions@smsi.ie.
International Applications
Applications from international learners are very welcome. They are reviewed by the Admissions office within the context of the validated programme and the conditions of the validating bodies. Numbers of international students are limited, and applications will be reviewed on their merit on a case by case basis.
Please register your interest on our website and we will be in touch with the next steps.
Overview
The BA in Psychology offers a broad introduction to the field of Psychology and its major sub-disciplines. Over 3 years (or 4 year part-time) learners engage with the core areas in psychology including developmental, social, and cognitive psychology, abnormal psychology and psychotherapy and neuropsychology. A significant component of the programme is also dedicated to equipping learners with a strong capability in research methods, culminating in an independent research project.
Programme Modules By Stage can be viewed in detail on our website. Please see "Course Web Page" below.
The BA (Hons) psychology degree has been granted accreditation by the Psychology Society of Ireland (PSI).
Location:
Block C Century Court George’s Street Upper Dún Laoghaire Co. Dublin A96 R2V3
Office Hours:
9:00am – 5:00pm
Telephone:012-3000-80
Email:info@smsi.ie