Overview
Career in Psychology
Psychology is one of the most exciting and interesting subjects available in third level education. It is the study of human behaviour in all its forms normal and abnormal, natural and learned, productive and destructive. It is a modern and progressive area of study, which with a 150-year history, is currently experiencing unprecedented growth and development in Ireland and internationally.
Professional psychologists work in almost every sphere of contemporary life. Psychology contributes to the design of our classrooms and what takes place in them. Psychology teaches employers the best ways to select and motivate employees. Psychology provides crucial insight into the background of social problems such as suicide, addiction and child abuse. They help coaches to train athletes, help the police to investigate crime, help managers to reduce stress in the workplace and help the health services to design effective health promotion campaigns (for example, anti-smoking and safe driving campaigns).
Aims and Objectives
The general programme aims are as follows:
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To provide learners with the opportunity to develop, deepen and expand their theoretical knowledge of Psychology.
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To equip learners with the knowledge, skills and competence required to progress in specialist and applied areas of Psychology.
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To facilitate in learners a critical knowledge of the main domains of the empirical study of Psychology.
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To develop in learners a critical awareness of the contribution of Psychology to understanding human behaviour and experience.
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To allow learners to engage in advanced theoretical debates relevant to the understanding of contemporary issues in society.
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To give learners an opportunity to access specific and sufficient areas of study to permit them to access relevant further professional recognition.
PSI Accredited
The BA (Hons) in Psychology is accredited by the Psychological Society of Ireland, the professional body for psychology in Ireland. As such, it seeks to promote the science and profession of psychology in Ireland and beyond. PSI membership now stands at over 2000 members, and includes practitioners, educators and researchers, professionals and postgraduate students, as well as undergraduate degree holders.
In order to be eligible for PSI Graduate Membership, students must pass the independent research psychology project, and gain at least a Lower Second Class Honours degree, or its equivalent (i.e. an overall pass mark of at least 50 per cent for conversion programmes).
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.
Student Testimonial
"I always wanted to study psychology so took the plunge finally. The application process was very easy, the staff were very helpful and intimate classes allow for more tutor attention.
I absolutely adored it...I enjoyed the tutors & small classes; it made me fall in love with psychology. My favourite subject was Developmental Psychology.
I would recommend DBS to other students; it's very accessible and the staff are always on hand to help - very quick email replies to any queries.
I have recently been promoted...I believe my skills developed me into a better manager hence why I got the job promotion. My future plans are likely to work with the Gaurds and in the prisons with criminology / forensic psychology."
Ruby Whyte
Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Psychology