“Out of your vulnerabilities will come your strength” (Sigmund Freud)


Psychology is the study of human behaviour in all its forms; normal and abnormal, natural and learned, productive and destructive. Psychology ultimately aims to benefit society, understanding and solving problems in several spheres of human activity.

The BA (Hons) in Psychology (PSI accredited) programme at DBS School of Arts is unique in that it includes significant content from the field of psychoanalysis, one of the major and most challenging traditions in the history of psychology. The psychology degree represents the necessary first step to becoming a professional psychologist.

Career Opportunities include:

• Psychoanalytic Psychotherapy
• Clinical Psycho​logy
• Counselling Psychology
• Educational Psychology
• Forensic Psychology
• Organisations Psychology
• Health Psychology
• Neuropsychology
• Sport (and Exercise) Psychology

For further information on Career Opportunities through the BA (Hons) Psychology (PSI accredited) at DBS, please click here.

Awarded by Quality and Qualifications Ireland and accredited by the Psychological Society of Ireland (PSI), DBS’ BA (Hons) in Psychology is ranked at the highest level of quality within Ireland. 

The Psychological Society of Ireland is 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 subscribers.


For a more thorough understanding of what DBS' PSI accreditation can do for you and your career, please follow this link.

Social care, professional social research and policy analysis are at the core of DBS' Social Science programmes.

What causes crime, violence and poverty?
What are the effects of globalisation?
How has secularisation impacted upon modern Ireland?

Such questions have been asked over the past decades in the social and human sciences. Social Science is the interdisciplinary study of human society. It draws upon disciplines such as sociology, psychology, anthropology, and applied social studies such as social policy analysis and social work. The hallmark of the BA (Hons) in Social Science at DBS is to provide the intellectual rigour of the older disciplines and to emphasise the practical aspects of social science research.

Career Opportunities include:

• Postgraduate training in social science related areas in Ireland and abroad, such as social work, addiction studies, sociology, anthropology, criminology, research methodology, etc. 
• Social research in established institutions, or on funded research projects.
• Non-governmental organisations, the communications industry and the emerging information sector have also shown high levels of demand for graduates trained in social scientific research methods.

Learn more about our BA (Hons) in Social Science here.

We are currently accepting applications for all programmes commencing in September 2016, you can apply now on our website here.  

Standard Applicants:

• In relation to the entry requirements, standard applicants must meet the minimum entry requirements which are 2 honours in higher level subjects & 4 passes in ordinary level subjects (to include Maths & English or another language) in the Leaving Certificate or equivalent. Proof of age such as a copy of driver’s licence or passport must also be submitted.

Mature Applicants:

• If you are over 23 years of age and do not meet the minimum entry requirements, you may apply as a Mature Student. Mature students are assessed on the basis of age, work experience, general education standard, motivation and commitment to the programme for which they are applying. Please forward documentation such as any relevant transcripts, a CV or any other related documentation to the Admissions Office. Proof of age such as a copy of driver’s licence or passport must also be submitted.

In addition to the above, Non-EU applicants are required to hold valid GNIB Documentation and Proof of English (where applicable).


If you would like any more information on applications, please contact us on 01 417 7500 or at admissions@dbs.ie.

• Speak to our industry-specialist Lecturers in your area of interest
• Sit down with our Admissions Team to talk about your next steps to success
• Experience DBS' facilities first-hand

We are now accepting applications for all programmes commencing in September 2016!

BA (Hons) in Counselling and Psychotherapy (IACP recognised)
BA (Hons) in Film 
BA (Hons) in Journalism
BA (Hons) in Arts


For more information on our Arts, Business and Law programmes, please visit our website.