Applied Psychology (M.Sc.)
1 year full-time ; 30 places
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Dr. Tim Trimble
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Course Description
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
In general, optional modules will be offered every year (subject to staff availability, timetabling constraints and demand). The following is an example of the range of modules that have been offered:
- Theory of Psychotherapy
- Introduction to Psychometrics
- Psychology Applied to Lifepsan Behavioural and Emotional Problems
- Applied Psychology
- Applied Forensic Psychology
- Counselling Skills
- Issues in Child and Adolescent Clinical Psychology
- Issues in Clinical Psychology and Intellectual Disability
In addition, all students will be required to submit a dissertation based on an empirical investigation of a topic in applied psychology.
Course Details
Duration
1 year full-time
Number of Places
30Next Intake
September 2020
Closing Date
31 March 2020 Admission Requirements:
Applicants will be required to hold at least a minimum of an upper second class honours degree (2.1) in psychology 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.
Course Fees
Click here for a full list of postgraduate fees.
Apply
To apply, click on the relevant Apply Link below
Get In Touch
Course Director
Dr. Tim Trimble
Telephone Number
+353-1-896 2290