Professional Body: The Psychological Society of Ireland

The Higher Diploma in Arts in Psychology is a level 8 QQI accredited Postgraduate course 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.

Final applications for the September 2021 intake are now being accepted. Contact us today on (01) 417 7500 or email admissions@dbs.ie.

There are many good reasons, personal and professional, to study a postgraduate qualification, including:

1. Promotion opportunities in current role/career enhancement
2. Enhanced job security
3. Improved career and networking prospects
4. Complement your primary degree...

To see more reasons click here.

Visualise your future success! Take the first step and register for our Online Open Evening.

We would love to welcome you in person as per usual, but unconventional times call for creative alternatives – we will now bring the DBS experience straight to your home from 5pm-6:30pm on Tuesday, May 11th. Our Open Evening offers the perfect opportunity to speak with our team of expert lecturers and gain first hand knowledge on programmes offered across a variety of disciplines including:

• Psychology
• Counselling & Psychotherapy
• Business
• Law
• Marketing
• Accounting & Finance
• FinTech
• Project Management
• Social Science
• Film & Creative Media
• Funded Postgraduate & Modular Courses
• ICT
• Computing
• Springboard+ Programmes
• Professional Diplomas and many more

We will facilitate breakout rooms for you to explore – covering all disciplines. Our faculty, admissions team, and welcoming staff will be on hand to guide you through the process, help you visualise your future success and answer any questions you may have.

This is a pre-registered event. Please register here in advance of the date. We will be in touch shortly with further information as we get closer to the event.

Hope to see you there! 

Team DBS

Our broad programme range isn't the only reason to study part-time at DBS. We are also focused on your career, offer QQI accredited and industry recognised courses, and are located in an easy to get to city centre location, among other things.

View the top 8 reasons to choose DBS for part-time students. 

DBS specialises in the provision of contemporary postgraduate courses in the areas of Arts, Business, and the Humanities.

We are now accepting applications for all Postgraduate programmes starting in September, including all MBA programmes.

Click here to view all Postgraduate Programmes available at DBS.

Our Admissions Team is here to provide you with the guidance that you need. Students can contact the DBS Admissions Team on admissions@dbs.ie or call (01) 4177500. 

If you would like to schedule a School Visit, please call (01) 4177500 or email admissions@dbs.ie