Psychological Science

MPsychSc Psychological Science

Graduate Taught (level 9 nfq, credits 90)



The focus of this programme is on acquiring basic applied psychology skills to equip you for doctoral studies in clinical, counselling, educational or organisational psychology, or for progressing to a PhD in psychological research. Over the course of the year students work with a staff member to complete a research project. In keeping with the skills-based focus of the programme, the research is written up as a journal article that conforms to the publication style of an identified journal. Applicants are invited to review the research areas of the School's Academic Staff. In most cases, students work on one of their supervisor's ongoing research projects.



- One year full-time taught masters in basic applied psychology skills

- Emphasises acquisition of skills for professional practice

- Equips you for doctoral studies in clinical, counselling, educational or organisational psychology or for progressing to a PhD in psychological research

- Research project, supervised by a member of staff and written up as a journal article

- Includes a psychometric assessment module that meets requirements to obtain BPS certification

The M Psych Sc is comprised of six 10-credit modules and a 30-credit research dissertation. It runs for a calendar year (September to August). In all modules, the focus is on the acquisition of skills for professional practice. Brief details of each of the modules offered in are indicated below. Modules may vary from year to year.



Stage 1 - Core

MPsychSc Research DissertationPSY40430

Advanced Research Methods & StatsPSY40440

Research Skills & DevelopmentPSY40940



Stage 1 - Option

Inclusion and Equality in EducationEDUC40130

Wellbeing of Children and YouthEDUC43250

Theory of Human RightsPOL41030

Managing ChangePSY40400

BPS Certificate in Educational TestingPSY40420

Basic counselling and clinical skillsPSY40450

Person Centred Programme DevelopmentPSY40490

Foundations in MindfulnessPSY40580

Psychological InterventionsPSY40650

Clinical Cases in NeuropsychologyPSY40790

Topics in Psychological SciPSY40860

Multielement Behaviour SupportPSY40870

Identity Sexuality & MortalityPSY40880

Embodied & Social Cognitive NeurosciencePSY40910

Psychology & Health: Population-level perspectivesPSY40920

Neurodevelopmental DisordersPSY40930

Comparing Healthcare SystemsSPOL40470

Candidates may apply for admission to the Masters in Psychological Science if they have the following:

• At least an upper second class honours bachelor’s degree in Psychology recognised by the Psychological Society of Ireland or by the Psychology Society of the country in which the degree was awarded (minimum GPA 3.4/4.0)



• At least an upper second class honours Higher Diploma in Psychology (conversion course) recognised by the Psychological Society of Ireland or by the psychology society of the country in which the degree was awarded (minimum GPA 3.4/4.0)



• These are the minimum entry requirements – additional criteria may be requested for some programmes



Up to 30 students are admitted to the Masters in Psychological Science each year. The closing date for applications for September 2021 entry is Friday 12th March 2021. Applicants in the first instance may contact Mary Boyle mary.boyle@ucd.ie to indicate their interest in applying.



Letters of offer will be sent to applicants within a month of the closing date for applications. Offers to final year undergraduate students will be made contingent on final degree results. Requests for references will be sent with the letters of offer.



Applicants may apply for the online at www.ucd.ie/apply



International Applicants

The School of Psychology welcomes International applications to the Master of Psychological Science programme. Our basic International requirements for the psychology degree are:



- An honours degree with Psychology as a major subject with a minimum GPA of 3.4/4.0

- Completed an independent research project as part of the degree, under the supervision of a member of staff.

- A reference confirming their suitability for graduate training from a full-time tenured staff member of the University from which they received their bachelor degree.

- Students whose first language is not English must meet UCD's English language requirements.

How to apply?

The following entry routes are available:

Master of Psychological Science FT (W241)

Duration

1 Years

Attend

Full Time

Deadline

15-MAR-24

90

1 year full-time. Mode of Delivery: Face-to-Face.

Next Intake: 2024/2025 September.

Careers & Employability

• Equips you for doctoral studies in clinical, counselling, educational or organisational psychology or for progressing to a PhD in psychological research.