The Technological University of the Shannon is a renowned institution of higher education located in the Shannon region of Ireland. Known for its commitment to academic excellence, research, and innovation, the university offers a wide range of undergraduate and postgraduate programs in diverse fields such as engineering, business, science, and technology. With state-of-the-art facilities, industry partnerships, and a dynamic learning environment, the Technological University of the Shannon prepares students for successful careers and equips them with the skills and knowledge needed to thrive in today's rapidly evolving technological landscape.

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Our BSc in Applied Psychology is accredited by the Psychological Society of Ireland (PSI). The Psychological Society of Ireland is the national professional body for psychology and psychologists in the Republic of Ireland. On successful completion of your 4-year degree here on the Athlone campus, students can apply for entry into postgraduate programmes in Psychology. Only PSI accredited undergraduate degrees allow you to progress to postgraduate training in Psychology (e.g., clinical, counselling and educational). This degree confers eligibility forgraduate membership of both the PSI and the British Psychological Society. Psychology is the scientific study of the human mind and behaviour. It examines how we think, feel, act and interact with other people. It examines questions such as: What makes each person unique? How can we communicate so that others understand us better? How can we make teams work efficiently? How can we help people to overcome anxiety? How can we make our dreams become a reality? If you are interested in similar types of questions, then this course is likely to be relevant to you. The course will be relevant to anyone wishing to pursue a longer-term career in psychology. It is also an ideal stepping stone to post-graduate study either within psychology or in other areas of social science. You will develop skills in research, problem-solving, critical thinking and analysis, communication and professional development. If you are interested in these and similar types of questions, then this course is likely to be relevant to you. Show less

Year 1
Semester 1: Introduction to Psychology, History of Psychology, Research 1: Introduction, Biological Basis of Behaviour 1: Exploring the Brain, Enhancing Academic Practice: Writing Skills

Semester 2: Research 2: Descriptive Statistics and Computing, Lifespan Development 1: Childhood & Adolescence, Research 3: Experimental Design, Applied Social Psychology

Year 2
Semester 1: Lifespan Development 2: Adulthood, Research 4: Inferential Statistics and Computing 1, Cognitive Psychology 1: Perception, Memory & Attention, Biological Basis of Behaviour 2: Brain, Body & Behaviour

plus elective from Organisational Behaviour, Health Psychology, Sport & Exercise Psychology

Semester 2: Personality & Individual Differences, Biological Bases of Behaviour 3: Applications and Current Issues, Research 5: Qualitative Research, Cognitive Psychology 2: Cognition in Action, Research 4: Inferential Statistics & Computing 2.

Year 3
Semester 1: Psychology of Mental Health, Exploring Neurodiversity and Developmental Differences, Preparation for Work Placement, Research 6: Applying Research Methods.

In semester 2, you will go on placement where you will gain experience in a relevant work-based setting.

Year 4
Semester 1: Applied Research 1: Research Proposal, Cognitive Psychology 2: Advanced Cognitive Psychology, Counselling Psychology, Learning and Educational Psychology

Semester 2: Applied Research 2: Project, Contemporary Issues in Psychology, Advanced Personality and Social Psychology

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You will need to book the accommodation after you have been accepted.

You can choose to live on campus or off campus in private accommodation.

How to book:

• Make a booking online after you have been accepted (in this case please let us know your choice when you apply).
• Register when you arrive - its not possible to reserve a room before arriving. You can arrive a few days before and book it

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