Psychology - Applied Psychology

Master of Science (MSc) Applied Psychology.
This Master of Science in Applied Psychology provides learners with the theoretical background and practical skills to apply their Psychological knowledge efficiently and productively to effect positive change in the world. It has been designed with an integrated delivery from end?to?end, covering a wide range of specialist topics that provide learners with the knowledge of theories, concepts and processes relating to Psychology and helps them understand how these can be applied in a variety of contemporary settings. Learners will explore human behaviour from individual, social and biological perspectives and through a detailed understanding of the discipline, both theoretically and methodologically, and will be enabled to assess appropriate interventions and design appropriate solutions for clients' needs. Modules focus on the applied nature of professional and ethical issues, neuroscience, life transitions and interventions and advanced research methods. Other modules have a specific focus upon the application of theory to the 'real world' allowing learners to further develop and apply competencies and knowledge in both Health Psychology and Organisational Psychology-themed applied modules.

Finally, the programme offers a choice of elective capstone pathways (30 ECTS) that provide an opportunity for independent placement or research and the production of a Placement Project or Research Dissertation. Learners who complete the full programme will therefore also develop and enhance their research capability through critical enquiry and detailed analytical problem solving.

The specific programme objectives are to:
• Enable learners to explore the various theories, concepts and processes of Applied Psychology.
• Facilitate critical evaluation of competing Psychological theories through critical analysis and appraisal of Psychological studies and projects.
• Enable learners to understand how these theories can be applied to understanding human behaviour from individual, social and biological perspectives.
• Relate Psychological concepts, theories and processes to a variety of professional individual and group settings and situations.
• Develop in learners an understanding of contemporary local and global issues using an Applied Psychological perspective.
• Enable learners to assess appropriate interventions and design appropriate solutions for clients' needs.
• Enable learners to explore advanced research methods and demonstrate a detailed understanding of the theoretical and methodological considerations, evidencing these skills in a placement and/or major research project.
• Provide graduates with the underpinning academic knowledge to enhance their employment and educational opportunities and achieve the award of a Master of Science in Applied Psychology.

Structure
Full-time
For full-time learners, the taught component comprises four mandatory modules, delivered over one academic year, comprising two semesters. The taught component also comprises eight elective modules, of which the learner chooses four. These elective modules are delivered over a semester; two elective modules per semester. Successful completion of the taught component stage allows the learner to move on to the dissertation stage.

Part-time
For part-time learners, delivery of the taught component is structured over four taught semesters. During each semester, learners will normally attend lectures on two evenings per week.

Modules will be delivered through a blend of asynchronous content and discussion forums with live online tutorials and in-class workshops, practical lab sessions and lectures, while teaching and learning will use a wide range of materials to assist learners as they enhance their knowledge and understanding of core Psychology concepts.

Guest lectures, clinical site visits and case studies are utilised to anchor learning in the real world. In-class individual and group exercises are also used to test understanding and drive applied discussions.

All modules are delivered through blended learning. DBS offers fully-blended learning through a combination of the following modes:
• Face to Face Classroom Tuition
• Live Online (LOL) Tuition
• On Demand Learning

Structure
The programme consists of 60 ECTS of mandatory taught content and culminates in an elective choice of either Research Placement (Capstone 1) or Major Dissertation (Capstone 2), each weighted at 30ECTS. The assessment components for each of these modules are due in the summer semester (April-August) for the full-time programme and Semester four (January-April) on the part-time programme. Work will typically will commence in the previous semester following the completion of the ethics process.

The programme contains an embedded exit award, the Postgraduate Diploma in Science in Applied Psychology (60 ECTS, NFQ Level 9) which is available for those who cannot complete the research component of this programme for personal or professional reasons.

Blended Learning allows for the most appropriate mode of delivery to be applied to different parts of the syllabus. Blended Learning Programmes on average are split out to 40% Face to Face Classroom Tuition, 30% Live Online and 30% On Demand Learning but this does vary.

This programme is blended. This means you may have some face-to-face, on campus classroom delivery, live online and on demand content. The face-to-face, on campus classroom delivery will be shown on your timetable. In addition, some classes are delivered as on demand content which means you may have videos and learning materials to engage with alongside your timetable. Please consult your Module and Assessment Guide and Moodle page for information, once the term has commenced.

Semester One
• Advanced Quantitative Research Methods and Analysis
• Advanced Qualitative Research Methods and Analysis
• Addiction and Rehabilitation
• Psychometrics and Psychometric Testing

Semester Two
• Applied Neuroscience
• Motivation, leadership & positive Psychology
• Public and Community Health
• The Psychological Practitioner and the Therapeutic Relationship

Semester One/Semester Two
• Life transitions and interventions
• Professional Issues and Ethics in Applied Psychology

Semester One/Semester Two/Semester Three
• Capstone 1 (Research Placement)
• Capstone 2 (Major Dissertation)

A first qualification in Psychology of an upper Second Class Honours (2.1) at NFQ Level 8 or above accredited by the Psychological Society of Ireland or show eligibility for accreditation by the Psychological Society of Ireland. (In exceptional cases, the college may accept a lower Second-class Honours degree in Psychology on the basis of an interview).

For applicants whose first language is not English, the minimum English language requirement for entry to the programme is IELTS score 6.5 (or equivalent).

We are now accepting applications for programmes taking place in 2022. Contact our admissions team for more information.

Email: admissions@dbs.ie
Phone: 01 417 7500

Opening times:
Monday to Friday
8:45 to 5:15

Application Information and Procedure
Masters Programmes EU Applicants
Applicants should complete the appropriate application form and submit it online or return it to the Postgraduate Admissions Office along with the following documentation:
• Academic Transcripts (original and official english translation where issued in another language). Applicants who have previously attended DBS do not need to provide this documentation
• Proof of Identification (drivers licence or passport)
• Detailed Curriculum Vitae
• Proof of English (i.e. IELTS, TOEFL or equivalent) where full-time study has been conducted in a language other than English or applicants whose first language is not English

Please see programme content for any course specific additional application procedures and specific minimum entry requirements including English language if applicable.

In addition to the above, in the instance of Non-EU applicants who have residency in Ireland:
• A copy of your GNIB (Garda National Immigration Bureau) Card, work permit (if applicable) and passport
• The letter that was issued to you by the Department of Justice, Equality and Law Reform stating why you were provided with the above documentation

Higher Diploma Programmes EU Applicants
Applicants should complete the appropriate application form and return it to the Postgraduate Admissions Office along with the following documentation:
• Academic Transcripts (original and official english translation where issued in another language). Applicants who have previously attended DBS need not provide this documentation
• Proof of Identification (drivers licence or passport)
• Proof of English (i.e. IELTS, TOEFL or equivalent) where full-time study has been conducted in a language other than English or applicants whose first language is not English
• Detailed Curriculum Vitea
• Please see programme content for any course specific additional application procedures and specific minimum entry requirements.

In addition to the above, in the instance of Non-EU applicants who have residency in Ireland:
• A copy of your GNIB (Garda National Immigration Bureau) card, work permit (if applicable) and passport
• The letter that was issued to you by the Department of Justice, Equality and Law Reform stating why you were provided with the above documentation.

Applications can be made online at www.dbs.ie or by contacting the Admissions Office for an application form.
For further information please contact:
The Postgraduate Admissions Office Dublin Business School 13/14 Aungier Street, Dublin 2
T: +353 1 4177500
F: +353 1 4177543
E: admissions@dbs.ie
W: www.dbs.ie

Non-EU Applicants
Non-EU Applicants should complete the appropriate application form and return it to the Postgraduate Admissions Office along with the following documentation:
• Academic Transcripts (original and official English translation where issued in another language).
• Applicants who have previously attended DBS do not need to provide this documentation
• Proof of Identification (passport)
• Detailed Curriculum Vitae
• Proof of English (i.e. IELTS, TOEFL or equivalent) where full-time study has been conducted in a language other than English or applicants whose first language is not English
• Academic/business references (ideally one academic and one business). These are not required for Business programmes
• A copy of your GNIB (Garda National Immigration Bureau) card, work permit (if applicable)

Please see programme content for any course specific additional application procedures and specific programme minimum entry requirements.

Applications can be made online at www.dbs.ie or by contacting the International Admissions Office for an application form. For further information please contact:
The International Admissions Office Dublin Business School 13/14 Aungier Street, Dublin 2, Ireland
T: +353 1 4177500
F: +353 1 4177543
E: international@dbs.ie

Full-time: 1 year
Part-time: 2 years

Career Opportunities
Potential career options for those pursuing this programme therefore include both cognate and noncognate opportunities in research and evaluation posts, teaching/lecturing and Human Resource management, as well as market research, psychologists, social policy advocates, administrative positions, health care settings and training and development specialists. It will also appeal to those keen to pursue further postgraduate studies in the field of psychology.