Applicants will be required to hold at least a minimum of an upper second-class honours degree (2.1) in Psychology from a recognised university course, which confers eligibility for graduate registration with the Psychological Society of Ireland or equivalent professional body in the case of overseas applicants. Please note, the MSc course itself does not confer eligibility for graduate registration with the Psychological Society of Ireland.
Applicants who hold at least a minimum of an upper second-class honours degree (2.1) in Neuroscience from a recognised university course will also be considered.
Students will be required to undergo Garda Vetting, you can learn more
International applicants will need to ensure that they are in a position to provide the required documents for this process in a timely manner (this can take up to 90 days in some instances).
All applicants to Trinity are required to provide official evidence of proficiency in the English language. Applicants to this course are required to meet
Band B (Standard Entry)
English language requirements. For more details of qualifications that meet Band B, see the English Language Requirements page
This new Masters programme is the first of its kind in Ireland and has been designed for psychology and neuroscience graduates with a keen interest in neuropsychology. Students will join a vibrant community of academics and clinicians at the Academic Unit of Neurology in Trinity's School of Medicine, and acquire a unique interdisciplinary, research-led learning experience from experts in neurology, neuropsychology and neuroscience. Students will develop an understanding of key research methodologies used in the assessment of brain-behaviour relationships together with an extensive knowledge of the different clinical presentations, diagnostic issues and neuropsychological profiles of a broad range of neurological disorders and diseases. Students will explore key concepts in neurorehabilitation and relevant therapies in the clinical care and management of these complex neurological conditions. Students will be encouraged to adopt a clinical scientist/practitioner approach to their learning. Innovative assessment methods will reflect real-life examples of the working lives of clinical and research neuropsychologists and cognitive/behavioural neurologists, whilst adhering to best academic practices in teaching and learning in higher education. Students will be offered the option of ‘clinical shadowing visits’ in neurology and neuropsychology clinics in local teaching hospitals to enrich their learning experience. Is This Course For Me? This programme has been designed to equip psychology and neuroscience graduates with the underpinning knowledge and skills desired for assistant/research psychology posts, or for those who wish to pursue clinical / educational psychology/counselling training or entry to a PhD research programme.