都柏林大学 · 心理科学理学硕士 硕士

Entry Requirements

Candidates may apply for admission to the Masters in Psychological Science if they have the following:

At least an upper second class honours bachelor’s degree in Psychology recognised by the Psychological Society of Ireland or by the Psychology Society of the country in which the degree was awarded (minimum GPA 3.4/4.0)

At least an upper second class honours Higher Diploma in Psychology (conversion course) recognised by the Psychological Society of Ireland or by the psychology society of the country in which the degree was awarded (minimum GPA 3.4/4.0)

These are the minimum entry requirements – additional criteria may be requested for some programmes

Up to 30 students are admitted to the Masters in Psychological Science each year. Applicants in the first instance may contact Mary Boyle

mary.boyle@ucd.ie

to indicate their interest in applying.

Letters of offer will be sent to applicants within a month of the closing date for applications. Offers to final year undergraduate students will be made contingent on final degree results. Requests for references will be sent with the letters of offer.

The focus of the programme is on professional skill acquisition and this is reflected in the active nature of the learning environment in the modules. The programme uses a range of approaches to teaching, learning and assessment including traditional faculty-led seminars, student presentations, experiential learning, classroom role-play and case studies. An integral part of the research training is staff supervision and, usually, membership of a collaborative research team. In addition, students are expected to undertake self-directed study for all of the modules and are advised that they need On successful completion of the programme the students should be able to: understand and apply a range of professional skills rooted in the principles and concepts of psychology apply advanced analytic methods to address psychological questions through independent data collection and/or analysis of existing data sets; communicate and explain psychological research to diverse audiences, including both specialist and non-specialist; critically reflect on experiences and apply those in a cycle of self-improvement demonstrate cultural sensitivity and competence in professional practice with diverse groups of people. understand, and apply principles of ethical conduct of research; work collaboratively with groups of peers to achieve mutual goals Equips students for doctoral studies in clinical, counselling, educational or organisational psychology or for progressing to a PhD in psychological research. Below is a list of all modules offered for this degree in the current academic year. Click on the module to discover what you will learn in the module, how you will learn and assessment feedback profile amongst other information. Incoming Stage 1 undergraduates can usually select an Elective in the Spring Trimester. Most continuing undergraduate students can select up to two Elective modules (10 Credits) per stage. There is also the possibility to take up to 10 extra Elective credits.