Students following the single honor programme study Psychology almost exclusively for four years. The single honor degree confers eligibility for Graduate Membership of the Psychological Society of Ireland and the British Psychological Society.
Is this course for me?
The School of Psychology aims to offer a knowledge base and a set of skills that not only equip students for the many careers that exist in psychology, but also prepare students intellectually for other careers. Psychology is a branch of science that demands clear, rigorous thinking, numeracy and the ability to define, study and solve problems in complex, changing settings. It is also an applied science that deals with how people act and behave in the real world and provides support for people in their social life and work, for example, through clinical and counselling interventions. If you are interested in the factors influencing human thinking, feeling and behaviour you will enjoy this course.
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As a psychology student I have gained fascinating insights into the enigmatic human mind and the peculiarities of human behaviour. The diverse and comprehensive range of modules offered in psychology as well as the vast array of helpful resources made available by the department have equipped me with a rich theoretical understanding of the human psyche and an aptitude for critical thought. I hope to use the knowledge and skill I have gained through studying psychology to make a positive and valuable contribution to society. Psychology has not only prepared me for my future career, it has prepared me for life.
Final year single honor Psychology student from Roscommon
The course is designed to develop a wide knowledge of the concepts, principles, theories and research methods of contemporary psychology; to develop skills of analysis and synthesis, research design, statistical description and evaluation, problem-solving and computer use; to provide practice in the design, execution, reporting and assessment of research and to develop competence in group work, communication and presentation skills and self-assessment. This preparation is designed to cultivate a high level of competence in scholarship and research, enabling the successful graduate to proceed directly to advanced postgraduate work, professional training or a productive career.
During the lecture term, single honour students spend approximately 10-12 hours per week receiving tuition such as lectures, tutorials, seminars and laboratory practicals.
Please note that modules are subject to change and specific offerings may change from one year to the next.
Year 1: Junior Freshman
| PSU11005 | Academic Skills Tutorial 1 |
| PSU11010 | Research Skills and Methodology 1 |
| PSU12070 | Perception |
| PSU12150 | Historical Foundations of Psychology |
| PSU12160 | Language |
| PSU12130 | Cognition and the Brain |
| PSU11011 | Statistics and Methodology 1 |
| PSU12060 | Social Psychology |
| PSU12300 | Personality and Individual Differences |
Year 2: Senior Freshman
| PSU22011 | Statistics & Methodology II |
| PSU12070 | Perception |
| PSU12160 | Language |
| PSU12130 | Cognition and the Brain |
| PSU22013 | Research Skills & Methodology II |
| PSU12060 | Social Psychology |
| PSU12300 | Personality and Individual Differences |
An additional 20 ECTS must be comprised of non-psychology Trinity Elective /Open modules
Year 3: Junior Sophister
- PSU33018/9 Group Project A&B
- PSU33015 STATISTICS AND METHODOLOGY III
Students choose six of the following modules (Module availability may vary from year to year):-
| PSU33015 | Practicals, Methodology & Statistics III |
| PSU34880 | Theoretical Perspectives in Counselling and Psychotherapy |
| PSU34550 | The Theory and Application of Behaviour Analysis |
| PSU34710 | Case Studies in Neuropsychology |
| PSU34140 | Child Language Acquisition and Development |
| PSU34330 | Qualitative Research Methods |
| PSU34760 | The Psychology and Neuroscience of Spontaneous Thought |
| PSU34620 | Advanced Biopsychology |
| PSU34670 | Child Health and Wellbeing |
| PSU34770 | Behavioural science and road safety |
| PSU34780 | Debates in Developmental Psychology |
| PSU34810 | Global Mental Health |
| PSU34190 | Contemporary Perspectives on Cross-Cultural Psychology |
Year 4: Senior Sophister
- PSU44007-Advanced Psychology & Theoretical Issues
- PSU44014/Final Year Project
Students choose five of the following modules (Module availability may vary from year to year):-
| PSU34880 | Theoretical Perspectives in Counselling and Psychotherapy |
| PSU34550 | The Theory and Application of Behaviour Analysis |
| PSU34710 | Case Studies in Neuropsychology |
| PSU34140 | Child Language Acquisition and Development |
| PSU34330 | Qualitative Research Methods |
| PSU34760 | The Psychology and Neuroscience of Spontaneous Thought |
| PSU34620 | Advanced Biopsychology |
| PSU34670 | Child Health and Wellbeing |
| PSU34770 | Traffic Psychology |
| PSU34780 | Debates in Developmental Psychology |
| PSU34810 | Global Mental Health |
| PSU34190 | CONTEMPORARY PERSPECTIVES ON CROSS-CULTURAL PSYCHOLOGY |
Second and third-year undergraduates are eligible to apply to study for one or more semesters (usually a whole academic year) in certain other European psychology schools, with travel, and, where appropriate, some subsistence funding provided by the EU Erasmus fund. There are no basic course charges to be paid abroad. Assessment is carried out in the host (i.e., international) institution and is accepted by Trinity as if students were examined here. The School of Psychology has bilateral agreements with several European universities, including the University of Helsinki, Freie Universität Berlin, Erasmus University Rotterdam, & Université Paris V.
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General Information
All mature student undergraduate applicants must complete an online application form at the Central Application Office – www.cao.ie. The CAO has a mature student information page here http://www.cao.ie/index.php?page=mature. The deadline is the 1st of February each year. Late applications are not accepted.
To be considered a mature student applicant you must be:
- 23 years of age or older,
- an undergraduate applicant,
- an EU applicant.
A TCD FAQ on this can be found here - https://www.tcd.ie/maturestudents/faq/
All mature students applying to TCD must complete a CAO application.
Please find the correct course form through the link at this page - https://www.tcd.ie/maturestudents/apply/
TCD has a dedicated Mature Student Officer, Clodagh Byrne who can be contacted via email at: mature.student.officer@tcd.ie. Mature student information webpages can be found here - https://www.tcd.ie/maturestudents/
Full details on the application process can be found at the above website link. You will also find support information, important dates and profiles of some mature students at TCD. It is recommended that you read through as much information as possible before completing your application.
School of Psychology: Mature Student Selection Process
The School of Psychology invites all mature students who have successfully applied to study Psychology to attend TCD Psychology aptitude tests. The tests take place approximately 4-6 weeks after the CAO closing date. The TCD Admissions Office will contact all applicants and inform them of the date, time and venue for these tests. The tests are usually held at a TCD venue on a Saturday morning.