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Full time September MA 1 year full time
Education (11) Psychology (31)

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The Applied Psychology MA programme offers a comprehensive understanding of psychology in real-world settings. This one-year full-time course is designed to enhance your knowledge of applied psychology, critical thinking skills, and the ability to explore your own interests. You'll learn how to analyze real-life situations, develop interventions, and evaluate outcomes. The course has strong connections with community partners working with children, families, and communities. With modules covering various topics, you'll gain expertise in professional and ethical issues. To be eligible, you'll need an undergraduate degree in Psychology and meet the membership requirements of the Psychological Society of Ireland or the British Psychological Society.

About the course

Our MA in Applied Psychology gives you an advanced understanding of the discipline of psychology in applied settings. The course is designed to help you appreciate the potential and values of applied psychology, think critically about psychological theory and practice, and give you the opportunity to explore your own particular interests.

Applied psychologists use research and theory to analyse real-world situations, develop appropriate interventions, and evaluate outcomes. The course has strong links with community-based partners working with children, families, and communities. The course will enable you to pursue postgraduate professional training opportunities and to pursue a variety of career paths where psychological expertise is needed.

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Entry Requirements

Applicants must:

Hold a Second Class Honours Grade 1 in a primary honours degree (NFQ, Level 8) in Psychology.

Satisfy the eligibility requirements for graduate membership of either the Psychological Society of Ireland (PSI) or the British Psychological Society (BPS). This must be demonstrated by the applicant by providing evidence that your undergraduate degree/qualification(s) is accredited by the PSI or by the BPS.

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Fees

EU Fee (Full-time): €7,140
Non EU Fee (Full-time): €19,200

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At UCC, we understand there is more than one way to achieve your goals which is why we are committed to making quality university education accessible to everyone. UCC specialises in preparing both domestic and international students for successful university study by offering a number of scholarships to enable suitably qualified students to undertake full-time study towards a university degree. Selection is based on academic merit, previous experience as well as research potential.

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Eligibility

A long list of opportunities for both domestic and international applications, as well as travel funding for current students, can be found on this site. As students may be eligible for more than one scholarship or bursary, we encourage them to explore the website and submit multiple applications if applicable.

Application Procedure

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