BA (Honours) in Psychology
Working with our dedicated and experienced psychology faculty you will gain a solid grounding in all the core areas of psychology including cognitive psychology, personality and individual differences, lifespan development, social psychology, research methods and biological psychology, as well as specialised topics such as workplace psychology and, cyber-psychology.
You will cover all the major theoretical perspectives like the theory of Freud, Jung and Pavlov and will be encouraged to apply these theories to the world around you through an interesting range of projects and assignments. Studying psychology will take you through some of the darker and the dazzling aspects of the human condition. This degree will give you an excellent broad knowledge in psychology and the ability to later specialise in the areas you most enjoy.
As a graduate of this course you will:
- Understand the principles of psychology and gain a broad understanding of human behaviour.
- Learn how to critically analyse problems and how to conduct scientific research.
- Apply your knowledge of psychology to the workplace, the community and society.
If you have an interest in human behaviour and wish to open up a range of careers then this course will be tremendously rewarding and valuable.
Intakes
- Jan
- Sep
Application Processing Time in Days: 20
Minimum English Language Requirements
| English Level Description | IELTS (1.0 -9.0) | TOEFL IBT (0-120) | TOEFL CBT (0-300) | PTE (10-90) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Expert | 9 | 120 | 297-300 | 86-90 | |
| Very Good | 8.5 | 115-119 | 280-293 | 83-86 | |
| Very Good | 8 | 110-114 | 270-280 | 79-83 | |
| Good | 7.5 | 102-109 | 253-267 | 73-79 | |
| Good | 7 | 94-101 | 240-253 | 65-73 | |
| Competent | 6.5 | 79-93 | 213-233 | 58-65 | |
| Competent | 6 | 60-78 | 170-210 | 50-58 | |
| Modest | 5.5 | 46-59 | 133-210 | 43-50 | |
| Modest | 5 | 35-45 | 107-133 | 36-43 | |
| Limited | 4 | 32-34 | 97-103 | 30-36 | |
| Extremely Limited | < 4 | < 31 | < 93 | < 30 |
Job Opportunity Potential
The mission of the Career Development & Employability Service at at National College of Ireland is to enhance students' and graduates' career prospects, to facilitate transitions from education to employment and to support the development of employability skills required to build, and maintain, fulfilling careers.
We work in partnership with colleagues in the NCI, and with employers and professional associations to create, deliver and manage innovative developmental experiences, projects, modules and events and help students to make the most of these experiences so they become more employable.
Key objectives
Students
To help students develop the confidence, skills and appropriate work experience required to make appropriate career decisions throughout their lives, complementing the learning and development provided by academic colleagues
To provide quality careers education, information, advice, guidance and job search consultancy to students, empowering and inspiring them to make and realise successful career decisions
To help students understand how to market themselves effectively in a competitive market
Employers
To create and nurture effective employer relationships, working proactively and collaboratively with employers to assist them in recruiting NCI graduates
To develop and deliver opportunities for meaningful employer-student interactions and provide access to a wide range of part-time, vacation and graduate opportunities
To provide accurate and relevant information on occupations and opportunities
College
To keep the NCI informed about labour market trends, and help NCI market itself to potential students through the collection and dissemination of information on graduate destinations
To enable academic colleagues and staff make effective use of labour market intelligence in their academic planning and work with students
To work with academics to integrate careers education within the curriculum
To enhance the reputation of the NCI as a source of high-quality graduate recruits
To foster a culture of innovation, continuous improvement and service quality across all aspects of our careers education and guidance services
Admission Requirement / Eligibility Criteria
- Course Code: NC010
- Course Type: Full Time
- Course Level: Bachelors/UG Degree
- Duration: 03 Year
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Total Tuition Fee:
30000 EUR
Annual Cost of Living: 10500 EUR
Application Fee: 25 EUR