After completing the two year Higher Diploma in Psychology, I felt I had an excellent basis for moving forward with a career in psychology, as well as being able to apply the techniques and methodologies from the course in my current career. It has also opened the door to a number of related fields in work such as HR.

The broad basis of the course gave me a good overview of the subject and of where my strengths and interests would lie for future study in psychology.

I really enjoyed the structure of the course, and although it is a significant time and effort commitment, I felt it was really worth it. The fact that it is accredited by the Psychology Society of Ireland (PSI) is a major bonus, meaning that your qualification will be recognised. I felt there was a very good balance of continuous assessment, group and project work alongside examinations, and I found the lecturers approachable and friendly.

For me, the best thing about the course was meeting fellow students from a diverse range of backgrounds, and forming firm friendships. Even if I don’t eventually pursue a career in this field, I really enjoyed the course and would definitely recommend it as a first step to a career in this field.