This degree is accredited by the Psychological Society of Ireland (PSI).
Psychology is the scientific study of mental life and behaviour. It involves areas such as Brain and Behaviour, Social Psychology, Cognitive Psychology, Developmental Psychology and Psychological Research Methods.
The BSc Psychology degree is a four year route to a PSI- accredited degree. In third year, students have the option of spending one semester on work placement or studying abroad, and one semester on a research internship (all subject to availability).
This degree is for students who are interested in studying the human mind and behaviours with the rigours of scientific testing.
Students use research methods including observation, measurement, hypothesis testing, experimentation, logical inference and statistical analysis.
For those with an ambition to have a career as a professional psychologist, this PSI-accredited degree opens up a variety of further study and career paths.
