Applied Psychology (M.Sc.)
- Duration: 1 Year(s) Full Time
- Admission Requirements: See bottom of this page
- Closing Date: 31st March 2013
- Course Director(s): Dr. Tim Trimble
- Course Email(s): brennak2@tcd.ie
- Course Tel(s): +353-1-896 2290
- Next IntakeSeptember 2013
- Course Url: www.psychology.tcd.ie/postgraduate/msc-applied/
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Introduction: The course is designed to provide students with a thorough appreciation of issues in applied psychology, knowledge of the skills required to apply psychology effectively, and a detailed understanding of their chosen focus of application. The themes of analysis, intervention and evaluation are central to the structure and philosophy of the course, which establishes a firm basis for students to further professional training and development in psychology. The core modules provide training in research methods and professional issues. Optional modules enable further development of these competencies and knowledge while enabling students to consider their application in specified content areas. Course Content: The following two core modules are compulsory and will be offered every year:- Philosophical and professional issues in applied psychology
- Research Methodology and Statistics
- Introduction to psychometrics
- Applied behaviour analysis
- Applied psychology
- Health psychology
- Issues in child and adolescent clinical psychology
- Issues in adult clinical psychology
- Issues in clinical psychology and intellectual disability
Admission Requirements
Admission Requirements: Applicants will be required to hold at least a minimum of an upper second class honours degree (2.1) or its equivalent 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.