Introduction:
The course is designed to provide students with a thorough appreciation of issues in applied psychology, knowledge of the skills required to apply psychology effectively, and a detailed understanding of their chosen focus of application. The themes of analysis, intervention and evaluation are central to the structure and philosophy of the course, which establishes a firm basis for students to further professional training and development in psychology. The core modules provide training in research methods and professional issues. Optional modules enable further development of these competencies and knowledge while enabling students to consider their application in specified content areas.
Course Content:
The following two core modules are compulsory and will be offered every year:
In general, optional modules will be offered every year (subject to staff availability, timetabling constraints and demand). The following is an example of the range of modules that have been offered:
In addition, all students will be required to submit a dissertation based on an empirical investigation of a topic in applied psychology.
September 2025
Trinity College Dublin, the University of Dublin
College Green,
Dublin 2,
Dublin,
D02 PN40, Republic of Ireland
Applicants will be required to hold at least a minimum of an upper second-class honours degree (2.1) in psychology or its equivalent from a recognised university course, which confers eligibility for graduate registration with the Psychological Society of Ireland or equivalent professional body in the case of overseas applicants.
All applicants whose first language is not English and who have not been educated through the medium of English must present one of the following qualifications in the English language:
*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.
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