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The Higher Diploma in Psychology at UCD is a two-year postgraduate conversion course for graduates with a non-psychology degree who want to pursue a career in psychology. With accreditation from the Psychological Society of Ireland, this internationally recognized programme offers an equivalent to an Honours BA degree in Psychology. You'll study core areas such as biological, cognitive, social, and developmental psychology, as well as research methods. The programme emphasizes critical thinking, research skills, and ethical practice. Entry requirements include an honours degree or being in the final year of an honours degree program. Mature students are also encouraged to apply.

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Graduate Taught (level 8 nfq, credits 120)

The Higher Diploma in Psychology is an intensive two-year postgraduate conversion course for graduates with an honours degree in a discipline other than psychology, who would like to take the first step towards a professional career in psychology. 

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Entry Requirements

Between 15 and 20 students are admitted to the Higher Diploma in Psychology each year.

Applicants to the Higher Diploma in Psychology programme must be graduates with an honours degree (typically a 2.1 or higher), or final year students on an honours degree programme in any disclpline. Offers to applicants who are not yet graduates will be contingent on degree results. The programme welcomes applications from mature students.

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Brendan Byrne

The Higher Diploma in Psychology at UCD equipped me with the academic knowledge and practical skills I needed to transition into the field of Psychology. I couldn’t recommend it highly enough.

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