Applied Psychology with Criminology 5M4468

Course description

WHAT IS APPLIED PSYCHOLOGY?
This one-year course is designed for those who have
an interest in psychology and aims to give students an
introduction to the core theories and methodologies of
psychology and prepare them for further study at third
level. In addition, this course lays the foundation for a wide
variety of, ‘people-focused,’ careers in social research,
health care, community support, information officer, and
youth work.
On completion of the course, students will also have
developed skills that are useful to careers in human
resources, marketing and public relations. This programme
is ideal for both school leavers and experienced mature
persons seeking a qualification in this area.

CERTIFICATION
• Level 5 in Community Health Services 5M4468
• Occupational First Aid

COURSE CONTENT
The following modules will be offered subject to availability
or demand and are subject to change:

• Human Growth and
Development
• Applied Psychology
• Behavioural Studies
• Communications
• Criminology
• Work Experience
• Addiction Studies
• Safety and Health at
Work
• Word Processing

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
Graduates from this course will be able to apply for third
level education courses in Maynooth University, UCC, UL,
NUI Galway, South East Technological University Waterford,
DBS, Atlantic Technological University Sligo, NCI, IADT, as
well as accessing careers in community health areas.
The course content covers subjects essential to those
seeking to progress to further studies and provides
progression links to Level 8, The Psychological Society
of Ireland (PSI) accredited courses. Students can also
progress to general courses in areas like Arts, Social Studies,
Education, Health, Business and Sports Rehabilitation
courses in colleges like Maynooth University, TUD
City Campus/Blanchardstown, UCD, UCC, South East
Technological University Carlow/Waterford, Munster
Technological University Cork, Technological University of
the Shannon Limerick, Atlantic Technological University
Letterkenny, IADT, DBS. The course opens up careers in
areas like education, management, counselling, research,
social services, advertising, etc.
There are also other opportunities in third level colleges
all around Ireland. We have, for example, a very close link
with Bangor University in Wales. Alternatively, students may
seek immediate employment in a range of community care,
health care and community development centres/initiatives.

EXAMPLES OF HIGHER EDUCATION
PROGRESSION:
TUD: BA Counselling and Psychotherapy Degree
(Mature Students only) (Level 8, 4 Years)
UCC: CK120 Applied Psychology (Level 8, 3 Years)
TUS Athlone: US925 Applied Psychology
(Level 8, 4 Years)
UL: LM102 Psychology (Level 8, 4 Years)
UL: LM002 Arts-Psychology (Level 8, 4 Years)
NUIG: GY104 Psychology (Level 8, 3 Years)
NUIG: GY101 Arts-Psychology (Level 8, 3-4 Years)
SETU Carlow/Waterford: SE205 Psychology
(Level 8, 3 Years),
SE200 Psychology – Arts (Level 8, 3 Years)
IADT: DL825 Applied Psychology (Level 8, 4 Years)
Maynooth University: MH101 Arts with
Psychological Studies (Level 8, 3 Years)
Maynooth: MH106 Psychology (Level 8, 3 Years)
UCD: DN720 Psychology (Level 8, 3 Years)
DN620 Criminology with Psychology
(Level 8, 4 Years)
TCD: TR006 Psychology (Level 8, 4 Years)
St. Nicholas College: NM802 Psychology
(Level 8, 3-4 Years)
NCI: NC010 Psychology (Level 8, 3 Years)

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
• Leaving Certificate or Leaving Certificate Applied
or;
• Mature Students or;
• Other equivalent qualifications
All applicants will be interviewed regardless of
previous qualifications.

Apply directly at www.dunboynecollege.ie