Psychological Science

Key programme benefits to future students

- This programme provides candidates with advanced skills in the methods and topics of Psychological Science broadly defined. The stream structure allows candidates to further specialize in Research Methods, Social Psychology, Community and Health Psychology or Clinical Psychology to tailor their degree to their own career trajectory.

- Candidates gain advanced research and analytical skills highly sought after in the field of psychology and in academic/commercial/ social research environments.

- We offer an online stream to allow students to study from distance

Core Modules

• Advanced Research Design

• Advanced Analysis 1

• Advanced Analysis 2

• Qualitative Research Methods



Stream 1 - Research Methods

• Professional Skills in Psychology 1

• Professional Skills in Psychology 2

• Select 4 Elective Modules from other streams



Stream 2 - Social Psychology

• Advanced Perspectives in Social Identity Research

• Social Influence and Attitude Change

• Select 4 Elective Modules



Stream 3 - Clinical Psychology

• Professional skills in Psychology 1

• Professional Skills in Psychology 2

• Clinical Modules of Psychological Disorders

• Methods of Clinical Diagnosis and Intervention

• Select 2 Elective Modules from other streams



Stream 4 - Community & Health Psychology

Community Psychology | Advances in Health

Psychology | Digital Mental Health | Select 3

Elective Modules from other Streams



Stream 5 - Online

Social Influence and Attitude Change | Problem Solving and Decision Making | Professional Skills 1 | Community Psychology | Migration: Inclusion and Health | Advanced Perspectives in Social Identity Research

Applicants should hold a bachelor’s degree (NFQ Level 8) with at least a second-class honours, grade 2 (2:2) in psychology.



We will consider relevant work experience and equivalent qualifications in related fields (e.g., sociology, economics) with substantial research methods experience.



Candidates may be interviewed as part of the selection process.

1 year full-time, Taught & Online.

Autumn

Graduate careers

Honours Graduates from the MSc continue as PhD students, with careers as Assistant Psychologist with the goal to do a Clinical Doctorate, and they find work opportunities in Government Agencies and NGOs and other organisations.