Study the innermost workings of human behaviour with the BA (Hons) in Psychology
Professional psychologists work in almost every sphere of contemporary life. They contribute to the design of our classrooms and what takes place in them, they provide crucial insight into the background of social problems such as suicide, addiction and child abuse. But thats not all. 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).
The BA (Hons) in Psychology programme at DBS School of Arts is also 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 programme content is divided into three levels. The first level exposes students to introductory subjects that are designed to develop knowledge and understanding of core disciplines. Level 2 allows students to build on the first level and further develop their knowledge to allow them to progress onto Level 3, where students develop understanding of applied areas and key subjects. Students are also required to undertake a research project in third year.
Upon successful completion of the degree, depending upon the final grade, graduates will be eligible to apply to enter postgraduate training programmes. Such courses are normally at the level of Master’s degree or Higher Diploma, and usually are of 1-2 years duration. Traditionally, many graduates in psychology pursue training in different areas of professional practice such as Clinical Psychology, Educational Psychology or Forensic Psychology.
Why not hear what Psychology students, Emma Flanagan thinks of the programme and DBS.
To apply for this course through CAO, enter the code DB562 in the Level 8 code list.
For more information about this programme and others like it offered by DBS check out our website. Alternatively, our admissions office operates a drop in service from 8:45 - 5:15 Monday to Friday in our Aungier Street building and can be contacted at 01-4177500 or by emailing admissions@dbs.ie
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