Cyberpsychology
Cyberpsychology examines the online world and its impact on human behaviour. It is an essential area of expertise for anyone who wishes to make the most of online technologies. Cyberpsychology also considers the impact of new technologies on users, from the latest mobile devices and gaming systems to high-end virtual reality equipment.
| Award Name | Special Purpose Certificate (Level 8 NFQ) |
|---|---|
| NFQ Classification | Special Purpose |
| Awarding Body | Institute of Art Design and Technology |
| NFQ Level | Level 8 NFQ |
| Award Name | NFQ Classification | Awarding Body | NFQ Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| Special Purpose Certificate (Level 8 NFQ) | Special Purpose | Institute of Art Design and Technology | Level 8 NFQ |
Duration
20 weeks part-time.
How will this course be delivered?
This course will be offered online on Wednesday evenings (7pm – 9pm) from 27th September 2023 to 20th March 2024. There is a possibility that one or two classes may be face to face, in which case these classes will also be made available online.
Entry Requirements
Min Entry Requirements
Leaving Certificate Examination or equivalent (NFQ Level 5). Applicants without this may also be considered based on their prior experience and learning through our RPL (recognition of prior learning) process.
Careers / Further progression
Future careers
You may apply for the MSc in Cyberpsychology or for a suitable research postgraduate Masters Degree in IADT if you already hold an Honours Degree. If you do not hold an Honours Degree, you may be interested in our undergraduate degrees in Applied Psychology, Creative Computing and Creative Media Technologies.
Further information
Start date: 27th September 2023
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€1,100
All fees for certificate programmes must be fully paid prior to commencement of course; students cannot attend classes or access course materials until then.
Application Deadline
2023 Applications are now open
IADT operates a rolling admissions policy for graduate taught courses, with decisions issued in 4 weeks after a submitted and complete application is received. An application is incomplete until you provide all required items on the checklist (including the application fee, if applicable).
Generally, courses will remain open to applications until all places are filled.
What will I be doing?
This Certificate combines a mix of lectures, practical work and informal discussions around important topics in cyberpsychology. You are also provided with a series of study skills seminars including essay writing, referencing and researching academic literature.
You are required to complete assignments during the year, but there are no written examinations. Support is also provided as you prepare your assignments, and feedback is available on drafts if required. You work directly with the cyberpsychological phenomena studied, such as online marketing, artificial intelligence, online gaming and virtual worlds.
Topic
Online aggression
Cyberbullying
Cybercrime
Online dating
Online Communications
Online Marketing
Psychological applications of Virtual Environments
Psychology of Artificial Intelligence
Children’s behaviour online
The psychology of social media use
Elena Somoza
Programme Administrator
Email: elena.somoza@iadt.ie
Admissions Queries
Email: admissions@iadt.ie