Higher Diploma in Arts in Psychology (PSI accredited)

Overview

Introduction

Accreditation Body: The Psychological Society of Ireland

The Higher Diploma in Arts in Psychology is for graduates who wish to pursue a professional career or postgraduate study in psychology but who don't hold an honours degree in psychology.

The course enables students to study key areas of psychology in a thriving research environment and, through a supervised research dissertation, explore practical issues of interest and relevance to a range of theoretical and occupational fields. Students will develop a firm knowledge base in psychology and gain experience of the research process that will build upon the skills and knowledge that they have already acquired in earlier studies. The Higher Diploma represents the necessary first step to becoming a professional psychologist. Upon successful completion of the Higher Diploma, depending upon the final grade, graduates will be eligible to apply to enter postgraduate training courses in their chosen specialisation and ultimately gain employment in their area of expertise.

Students will be encouraged to consider entering their own analysis as a fundamental requirement for engagement with this field.

Psychology Conversion Course

Designed for Our Higher Diploma in Psychology gives graduates of unrelated degrees the opportunity to study an intensive course in the discipline, this then offers the opportunity to progress in a course that results in being a qualified psychologist.

Key Features of the Higher Diploma in Arts in Psychology

• Designed for non psychology graduates and those seeking to pursue a professional career or postgraduate study in psychology

• The programme is accredited by the Psychological Society of Ireland (PSI) - the professional body for Psychologists in Ireland

• The Higher Diploma in Arts in  Psychology is an internationally recognised programme that allows application for graduate membership of relevant psychological societies including the British Psychological Society (BPS)

• The course is of particular interest to those who wish to enhance their current work practices e.g. Health and social care professionals, teachers, HR Managers, Voluntary and Community sector workers and many more

• It is also of interest to those who would like to develop their skills and knowledge in the field of Psychology

• The course represents the first necessary step to becoming a professional Psychologist

• Successful graduates may apply to enter postgraduate training courses in their chosen specialisation and ultimately gain employment in their area of expertise

Delivery

This programme is taught on a hybrid basis. This means learners are timetabled either in-class or online, in a mix of online and in-class days.

Entry Requirements

To be considered for admission, applicants must hold:

• A primary honours degree award of at least pass level in a non-cognate discipline from a recognised third level institution, or equivalent qualification. 

• An IELTS score of a minimum 6.0 or equivalent, where full-time study has been conducted in a language other than English or applicants whose first language is not English.