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MSc in Psychology (Conversion)



MSc in Psychology (Conversion) is a course run by Dublin City University (DCU), Dublin. For more information about MSc in Psychology (Conversion) at Dublin City University (DCU), please review the details below.

The essential next step for graduates aspiring to pursue a career in psychology, the MSc in Psychology (Conversion) offers a conversion route into psychology for graduates who hold an honours degree in psychological studies or a psychology-related discipline (e.g. Human Sciences, Sports Sciences, Education). This one-year, full-time, intensive conversion programme covers a comprehensive curriculum in psychology with a strong focus on cutting-edge innovations in psychology, practice-based skills such as counselling and research skills.

The programme has been formally accredited by the Psychological Society of Ireland.

This course is a one-year, intensive, full-time MSc, which has been fully accredited by the Psychological Society of Ireland. Classes are timetabled for between 20-30 hours per week each semester. This course covers the key mandatory areas of psychology including:

  • Biological Bases of behaviour
  • Developmental and Lifespan Psychology
  • Social Psychology
  • Personality and Individual Difference
  • Cognitive Psychology
  • Research Design and Methods

The research skills module focuses on developing advanced research skills and students will also complete a year-long supervised individual MSc research project.

The course contains applied modules, which focus on psychological issues in the real world today; technological innovations in psychology, clinical applications and the emerging field of social cognition.

This course also offers a range of elective modules specifically designed for graduates who intend to pursue further study in applied settings including clinical, counselling and educational psychology.

World-class programme delivered by a dynamic research-active team
Small class sizes that allow for individual attention from highly committed staff
Innovative teaching methodologies and high levels of technical expertise and support
Student-centred learning philosophy that places a major emphasis on gaining digital and transferable skills
High-quality research laboratories and research skills training supports
It provides the pre-requisite and pre-professional knowledge and skills to seek further training in psychology
It enhances opportunities for learners to enter or progress their careers in a variety of public and private settings
It benefits those keen to pursue more advanced and specialised postgraduate studies
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Training ProviderDublin City University (DCU)
Course LocationGlasnevin, Dublin
Location PostcodeDublin 9
Awarding BodyDublin City University
Awarding Body DetailsMSc in Psychology (Conversion)
Entry RequirementsGeneral Entry Requirements For admission to the MSc in Psychology (Conversion), entrants will typically hold: A (NFQ) Level 8 Honours Degree with a H2.1 or international equivalent in a discipline cognate to Psychology (e.g. Humanities; Human Sciences, Education Sociology, Health and Society, etc.) or have completed a Psychology Honours Degree that did not confer eligibility for the graduate basis from the Psychological Society of Ireland (otherwise known as Psychological Studies degree). Applicants should also have a minimum combined total of 60 ECTS in Psychology modules (or modules with a substantial element of Psychology, e.g Health Promotion, Human Resources, etc.) and Research Methods modules (or equivalent modules, e.g. Research Project/Thesis, Statistics, Data Analysis/Data Handling etc.) International candidates who are non-native speakers of English must satisfy the University of their competency in the English language. More information about DCU's English language requirements can be found here. In addition to the above, applicants with appropriate combinations of professional qualifications and experience may be considered. This may include demonstrated substantial additional prior experiential learning in Psychology and/or Research Methods. These individuals will be considered on a case by case basis. We will particularly recognise those individuals who have substantial Research Methods and Statistics experience. Qualification MSc in Psychology (Conversion) Fees Full time EU Status Fee €7,650 per annum Non EU Fee €15,300 per annum
Carear PathThis course has been designed to enable graduates to seek membership of the Psychological Society of Ireland upon completion. Such membership is a prerequisite for further study in psychology, including clinical and applied areas. Graduates from this course who wish to pursue further study in psychology as a discipline can go on to specialise with either masters and doctorate qualifications in counselling, clinical psychology, forensic psychology, educational psychology, research and a range of other specialist areas in psychology. Most students study psychology because they aim to pursue a career as a psychologist. However, others choose to study psychology because it offers a broad training in a behavioural science, it develops a wide range of valued transferable skills and it can be used as a stepping-stone into several other careers. Jobs options for graduates include: Assistant psychologist positions Marketing Management Research Data analysis Human resources Health promotion Community development
Phone+353 (0) 1 01 700 7796
Course CodeDC767
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