Psychology - Conversion

Key programme benefits to future students

Identify the fundamental psychological processes that underlie psychological phenomena in cognition, developmental psychology, social psychology, personality psychology, and biological psychology.



Understand the fundamental principles of research methods.



Critically evaluate current issues in psychological research and its applications in society.



Demonstrate how psychological issues can be investigated and critically evaluated.



Select and develop strategies to investigate and solve psychological issues on the level of individuals and groups.



Apply the fundamental psychological concepts and practices to psychological issues in research and in the social context.



Demonstrate expertise in applying psychological methods when assessing and solving psychological issues.



Demonstrate interpersonal competencies and professional sensitivity including ethical behaviour.



Conceptualise, research and write critical assessments of psychological areas of investigation.

Autumn Modules

• Psychology of the Personality

• Biological Psychology

• Empirical Psychology

• Social Influences and Attitude Change



Optional Modules

Advanced Research Designs in Psychology | Applied Sports Psychology | Advanced Analysis 1



Spring Modules

• Human Development and the Life Span

• Research Methods

• Advanced Empirical Psychology

• Cognition



Optional Modules

Community Psychology | Political Psychology | Performance Psychology



Summer Modules

• Major Research Project

Normally a 2.2 honours degree (Level 8 - National Qualifications Authority of Ireland) is required, with a minimum of 60 ECTS or equivalent experience in psychology and research methods. The amount of credits associated with psychology modules must be equivalent to more than 50% (60 ECTS credits) of the overall credits (the 60 ECTS have to be modules delivered by a Psychological Society of Ireland (or equivalent) accredited psychology programme, and research methods modules must cover psychology research methods.) In the case of international candidates, the overseas equivalent as determined by the Course Board and the guidelines of UL Graduate School Admissions is required. Where candidates are non-native English language speakers, certified demonstrable achievements in a standard English language competency test in line with UL requirements will be necessary. Where deemed necessary, candidates may be interviewed as part of the selection process.

1 year full-time, taught.

Autumn

Graduate careers

Graduates of this 1-year conversion course will be eligible for graduate membership in the Psychological Society of Ireland (PSI). They can also apply for graduate membership in the British Psychological Society (BPS).