BSc in Psychology

Psychology at DCU  Level 8 Award  Commencing Sept 2010  Four year full-time Programme  Innovative inter-collegiate and cross-faculty modules  Intra placement in semester 2 of year 3  Intake of 40 students per year

What is psychology? Scientific study of human mind and behaviour: how we think, how we act, how we react and interact, both individually and as groups.

Scope of Psychology

Helping people to overcome depression, stress, trauma or phobias Easing the effects of parental divorce on children Speeding up recovery from brain injury Helping to stop or prevent bullying at school or in the workplace Ensuring that school pupils and students are being taught in the most effective way Making sure that people are happy at work and perform to the best of their abilities Helping athletes and sports people to perform better

Theoretical Approaches: Core Subjects  Research design and methods  Cognitive psychology  Developmental and Lifespan psychology  Biological bases of behaviour  Personality and Individual Differences  Social psychology

Theoretical Approaches: Core Subjects  Educational psychology  Sports psychology  Health psychology  Positive psychology  Organisational psychology  Psychological aspects of contemporary issues

Career Trajectories  Psychology graduates are some of the most sought after…..  Many go on to further study in a psychology specialism, e.g. clinical, educational, occupational psychology  While they can also be found across a broad and diverse range of employment fields in both public and private sector

Transferable Skills Oral, visual and written communication Problem solving Numeracy and statistical skills Critical and creative thinking Decision making Organisational skills Team working IT skills

Is Psychology for You? If you…. Have an enquiring mind Are interested in understanding human behaviour Like the challenge and rewards of in- depth study Have the ability to question in a critical way, then…… YES!!!

Entry Requirements and PSI Accreditation  In addition to DCU minimum entry requirements -OC3 or HD3 in Maths  Points have not yet been established but in or around 500  As per PSI guidelines, seeking accreditation upon commencement of the programme  Programme designed to meet all PSI requirements, enhancing likelihood of successful accreditation

For UK students Entry Requirements: Three As at A level or depending on demand two As and a B, plus GCSE Level C Mathematics Fees – 1538 per Academic Year All applicants apply through the CAO by the 1 st February and 1 st May Mature Applicants apply through the CAO by 1 st February