Psychology - Conversion
Your Course
The HDip Psychology (Conversion) is a one-year, full-time programme designed for students who have completed the BA in Psychological Studies at NUI Galway, or its equivalent. By combining the HDipPsych (Conversion) with the BA in Psychological Studies, students will cover a course content equivalent to that of NUI Galway's BA in Psychology programme, thus qualifying graduates for entry to postgraduate professional programmes in Ireland and the UK. Modules taught include those on the Psychology of Learning; Perception, Attention and Performance; Professional Skills in Psychology; Psychological Measurement (Theory and Practice); Experimental Psychology; Advanced Research Methods (both quantitative and qualitative); and Computer Skills Training (SPSS). Students are also required to complete a research project under supervision.
Subjects taught
Modules taught include those on the Psychology of Learning; Perception, Attention and Performance; Professional Skills in Psychology; Psychological Measurement (Theory and Practice); Experimental Psychology; Advanced Research Methods (both quantitative and qualitative) and Computer Skills Training (SPSS). Students are also required to complete a research project under supervision.
Entry requirements
Minimum Entry Requirements
Places will be allocated on the order of results awarded at the first sitting of the final year of Psychological Studies at NUI Galway or an equivalent course. Students must achieve honours in both their degree subjects, except in the case of pass-level mathematical subjects where a 'commendation' level is required.
Application dates
Closing Date: 8th June 2022.
Duration
1 year full-time.
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Career Opportunities
This programme provides an excellent foundation for postgraduate courses of study and careers in a variety of areas. Completing this diploma will enable a graduate to gain access to further training to become a professional psychologist (e.g., a clinical, counselling or occupational psychologist) or to undertake a research degree in psychology (e.g., a PhD in Psychology).