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Psychology—Full (HDipA)

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Course Overview

The HDipPsych (Full) is a two-year, full-time programme for graduates who have already received a higher degree in a field other than Psychology but who wish to pursue Psychology as a career option. By completing the HDipPsych (Full), you will cover course content equivalent to that of the NUI Galway BA Psychology programme, thus qualifying you for entry to postgraduate professional programmes in Ireland and the United Kingdom.

The HDipPsych (Full) is accredited by the Psychological Society of Ireland (PSI) and thus satisfies the requirements specified by PSI for graduate status in psychology. The programme qualifies graduates for entry to postgraduate professional programmes in Ireland and the United Kingdom.

Applications and Selections

Applications are made online via The Postgraduate Applications Centre (PAC). Relevant PAC application code(s) above.

Who Teaches this Course

  • Dr John Bogue, BA (Hons), MSc, DClinPsy, AFBPsS, CPsychol, AFPsSI, RegPsychol (PsSI), CSci 
  • Professor Ruth Curtis, BA, MA, HDipEd, PhD, AFPsSI, AFBPsS, CPsychol 
  • Dr Mark Elliott CSci, BA (Hons.) (Open), MSc (Bham.), PhD (Lond.) 
  • Dr AnnMarie Groarke, BA, MA, HDipEd, PhD, AFPsSI 
  • Dr Caroline Heary, BA, MPsychSc, PhD 
  • Dr Michael Hogan, BA, CNA, PhD 
  • Dr Brian M. Hughes, BA, PhD, Reg Psychol (PsSI), AFPsSI 
  • Ms Anne Marie Keane, BA, MLitt 
  • Dr Padraig Mac Neela, BA, PhD 
  • Dr. Denis O'Hora BA, PhD, BCBA, CSci, CPsychol (BPS) 
  • Dr. Kiran Sarma, BA, PhD, C.Psychol 
  • Dr Ian Stewart, BA, HDipPsych, PhD

Requirements and Assessment

Assessment on the HDipPsych (Full) programme varies from module to module. Many modules are assessed by examination and some wholly or partially through continuous assessment. Work submitted for continuous assessment includes written essays, written reports, presentations and research projects.

Key Facts

Entry Requirements

The programme is intended for graduates with at least a Second Class Honours level in any field other than Psychology. Places are awarded on the basis of academic merit. The two-year HDipPsych (Full) is not intended for graduates who have the BA (Omnibus) with Psychological Studies from NUI Galway (or its equivalent as deemed by the College of Arts), which is intended to synchronize with the one-year full-time HDip in Psychology (Conversion).

Additional Requirements

Duration

2 years, full-time

Next start date

September 2018

A Level Grades ()

Average intake

8

Closing Date

Please see the Review dates website

Next start date

September 2018

NFQ level

Mode of study

Taught

ECTS weighting

60

Award

CAO

PAC code

GYA36

Course Outline

The programme provides detailed training in the science of psychology. Students take modules from the BA Psychology second and third year programme.

The modules on offer include those on the psychology of learning; memory and cognition; developmental psychology; perception, attention and performance; biological psychology; issues in cognitive neuroscience; applied organisational psychology; social psychology; health psychology; psychological measurement (theory and practice); advanced research methods (both quantitative and qualitative); and computer skills training (SPSS).

Students take part in a series of experimental workshops throughout the two academic years and, in addition, are required to complete a research project under supervision in their final year. Finally, a recent innovation allows students to choose elective modules across both academic years.

Why Choose This Course?

Career Opportunities

This programme provides an excellent foundation for further postgraduate courses of study and careers in a variety of areas. Completing this degree 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).

Who’s Suited to This Course

Learning Outcomes

 

Work Placement

Study Abroad

Related Student Organisations

Course Fees

Fees: EU

€4,710 p.a. 2017/18

Fees: Tuition

€4,486 p.a. 2017/18

Fees: Student levy

€224 p.a. 2017/18

Fees: Non EU

€13,250 p.a. 2017/18

Postgraduate students in receipt of a SUSI grant—please note an F4 grant is where SUSI will pay €2,000 towards your full-time tuition.  You will be liable for the remainder of the total fee.  An F5 grant is where SUSI will pay full-time TUITION up to a maximum of €6,270.  SUSI will not cover the student levy of €224. 

Postgraduate fee breakdown = tuition (EU or NON EU) + student levy as outlined above.

 

Find out More

Ms Anne Marie Keane
School of Psychology
NUI Galway
T +353 91 493 097
E annemarie.keane@nuigalway.ie
www.nuigalway.ie/psychology

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