Course
Applied Psychology
Introduction
This one year course in Psychology is designed for those who have an interest in Psychology and would like to gain knowledge and understanding of this area.
Career Opportunities
The course content contains subjects essential to those seeking to progess in the area academically or to apply psychology theories to areas of management and business.
Course Structure
- Human Growth and Development
- Child Development
- Applied Psychology
- Behavioural Studies
- Statistics
- Criminology
- Communications
- Work Experience
Work experience is a mandatory part of the course. Students are required to undertake a minimum of 10 days work experience which offers students the opportunity to further develop their skills and gain an understanding of the workplace.
| Course Code |
APY |
| Duration |
1 year – full time September to May |
| Number of places |
60 |
| Number of contact hours per week |
20 |
| Timetable contact |
5 days - mornings only |
Support Elements
- Applied IT (MS Office 2007)
- Study Skills
- Advice on Careers and Progression to Further Studies
Assessment and Certification
- This course is certified by FETAC.
- Learners must pass all 8 subjects to be awarded a FETAC Level 5 Award in Community & Health Services (DCHSX).
- This course is assessed by assignments and exams.
Progression
This award (DCHSX) has many links to courses at third level. The FETAC website has further details. Some of these links include:
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BSc Applied to Psychology (Level 8 PSI Accredited) awarded by IADT
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BScoSci Social Science awarded by NUI Maynooth (Level 8)
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Honours Degree in Behavioural Science awarded by American College Dublin (Level 8 PSI Accredited)
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BA Business & Psychology awarded by Dublin Business School (Level 8 PSI Accredited)
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BA Applied Social Studies in Social Care (Level 8) awarded by NUI Maynooth
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BA (Hons) Psychology or BA (Hons) Psychology and Sociology awarded by Napier University, Edinburgh. No tuition fees are charged to Irish undergraduates studying in Scotland.
Mature Students (Over the age of 23)
Typically Universities reserve a number of places on their Psychology degree courses for mature students. Students have to apply to each University individually. This course will provide a foundation to the basic modules studied on the first year of a Psychology course and therefore should greatly assist a student's ability to gain access to a Psychology course. For example the BA Honours in Psychology at NUI Maynooth has twenty places with five reserved for mature entry.
Entry Requirements
Applicants should have achieved five passes at ordinary level (grade D or better), which must include English. Foundation Maths is acceptable.
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Leaving Certificate Applied
Applicants should submit details of achievements.
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Mature Students (including VTOS and BTEA)
Applicants without these entry requirements will be considered on the basis of age, experience and overall demonstrable ability.
All applicants will have an advisory meeting to offer guidance and to ensure course suitability
Fees
There are no tuition fees for EU students. At course commencement, students are required to pay for books, exams, a College registration fee and where applicable professional body registration fees.