Evening course
Psychology: the science of behaviour and mind
This lecture course will present an overview of contemporary psychology and introduce participants to cutting-edge research undertaken by School of Psychology staff.
Topics include:*
- how babies learn to talk
- stress and heart disease
- brain imaging
- how experience changes the brain
- people and organisations
- bonding/attachment in childhood
- dealing with emotional difficulties
- perceiving our world
- therapeutic methods
- criminological psychology and forensic investigation
- understanding schizophrenia
* Lecture topics may vary depending upon staff availability.
The course is a lecture series, and there are no exams or course work involved. Participants who attend at least seventy-five per cent of the course will receive a certificate of attendance. The course does not provide an academic qualification.
How to apply
The 2011-2012 course is now open for applications. An application form can be downloaded here.
Please ensure you complete all required sections and send in the necessary paperwork if applying for the reduced rate.
Fees 2011/2012
€220 for eighteen weeks. Concession rate+ (€140) available to second and third level students, persons in receipt of unemployment benefit and those in receipt of a social welfare pension. Payment must accompany enrolment.
+ Please note, if applying at concession rate, proof of status MUST accompany application e.g. letter from 2nd/3rd level institution, proof of receipt of social welfare pension/unemployment benefits.
Time and venue
Wednesdays, 7 p.m. - 8.20 p.m., in the Burke Theatre, Arts Building, Trinity College, Dublin 2.
Duration
The course runs over 18 weeks-
- Michaelmas Term: nine weeks commencing Wednesday 12 October 2011.
- Hilary Term: nine weeks commencing Wednesday 18 January 2012.
Please note that it is not possible to join the course for a single term.
Lecture Notes 2011-2012