Psychological Science

MPsychSc Psychological Science
Graduate Taught (level 9 nfq, credits 90)

• One year full-time taught masters in basic applied psychology skills
• Emphasises acquisition of skills for professional practice
• Equips you for doctoral studies in clinical, counselling, educational or organisational psychology or for progressing to a PhD in psychological research
• Research project, supervised by a member of staff and written up as a journal article
• Includes a psychometric assessment module that meets requirements to obtain BPS certification.

Who should apply?
Full Time option suitable for:

Domestic(EEA) applicants: Yes
International (Non EEA) applicants currently residing outside of the EEA Region. Yes

Candidates may apply for admission to the Masters in Psychological Science if they have the following:

At least an upper second class honours bachelor's degree in Psychology recognised by the Psychological Society of Ireland or by the Psychology Society of the country in which the degree was awarded (minimum GPA 3.4/4.0)
At least an upper second class honours Higher Diploma in Psychology (conversion course) recognised by the Psychological Society of Ireland or by the psychology society of the country in which the degree was awarded (minimum GPA 3.4/4.0)

The MPsychSc is comprised of six 10-credit modules and a 30-credit research dissertation. It runs for a calendar year (September to August). In all modules, the focus is on the acquisition of skills for professional practice. Brief details of each of the modules offered in are indicated below. Modules may vary from year to year.

Stage 1 - Core
MPsychSc Research Dissertation
PSY40430

Advanced Research Methods & Stats
PSY40440

Stage 1 - Option
Inclusion and Equality in Education
EDUC40130

Wellbeing of Children and Youth
EDUC43250

Theory of Human Rights
POL41030

Managing Change
PSY40400

BPS Certificate in Educational Testing
PSY40420

Basic counselling and clinical skills
PSY40450

Person Centred Programme Development
PSY40490

Psychological Interventions
PSY40650

Discourses in Psychology
PSY40730

Clinical Cases in Neuropsychology
PSY40790

Topics in Psychological Sci
PSY40860

Multielement Behaviour Support
PSY40870

Identity Sexuality & Mortality
PSY40880

Comparing Healthcare Systems
SPOL40470

Candidates may apply for admission to the Masters in Psychological Science if they have the following:

• At least an upper second class honours bachelor's degree in Psychology recognised by the Psychological Society of Ireland or by the Psychology Society of the country in which the degree was awarded (minimum GPA 3.4/4.0)

• At least an upper second class honours Higher Diploma in Psychology (conversion course) recognised by the Psychological Society of Ireland or by the psychology society of the country in which the degree was awarded (minimum GPA 3.4/4.0)

• These are the minimum entry requirements – additional criteria may be requested for some programmes

Up to 30 students are admitted to the Masters in Psychological Science each year. The closing date for applications for September 2021 entry is Friday 12th March 2021. Applicants in the first instance may contact Mary Boyle mary.boyle@ucd.ie to indicate their interest in applying.

Letters of offer will be sent to applicants within a month of the closing date for applications. Offers to final year undergraduate students will be made contingent on final degree results. Requests for references will be sent with the letters of offer.

Applicants may apply for the online at www.ucd.ie/apply

International Applicants
The School of Psychology welcomes International applications to the Master of Psychological Science programme. Our basic International requirements for the psychology degree are:
• An honours degree with Psychology as a major subject with a minimum GPA of 3.4/4.0
• Completed an independent research project as part of the degree, under the supervision of a member of staff.
• A reference confirming their suitability for graduate training from a full-time tenured staff member of the University from which they received their bachelor degree.
• Students whose first language is not English must meet UCD's English language requirements.

Further details are available at http://www.ucd.ie/international/study-at-ucd-global/ucdenglishlanguagerequirements/

How to apply?
The following entry routes are available:

Master of Psychological Science FT (W241)
Duration 1 Years
Attend Full Time
Deadline 17-MAR-2023

90

Master of Psychological Science FT (W241)
Duration: 1 Years
Attend: Full Time

Next Intake: 2020/2021 September

Careers & Employability
• Equips you for doctoral studies in clinical, counselling, educational or organisational psychology or for progressing to a PhD in psychological research.

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