Higher Diploma In Psychology (HDipPsych)
Higher Diploma In Psychology (Closing Date – 15 March 2012)Description
The Higher Diploma in Psychology (H. Dip. Psych.) is a two year full time programme leading to an accredited first degree in psychology. The programme can also be taken part-time over four years. It is open to graduates with an honours degree from any discipline.
The H. Dip. Psych. is accredited by the Psychological Society of Ireland (PSI) as a first degree (equivalent of an honours BA) in Psychology, and confers eligibility for Graduate Membership of PSI. Accreditation by PSI is recognized by the British Psychological Society (BPS). The H. Dip. Psych. is an internationally recognized degree that allows graduate membership of relevant psychological societies and eligibility for accredited postgraduate professional training in psychology. The PSI website provides further information about accreditation and professional training in psychology. PSI website
The curriculum for the H. Dip. Psych. extends over two academic years of full-time study, or four academic years of part-time study (two or three days per week). It is taught in conjunction with the undergraduate accredited BA Psychology programme (DN519). Both programmes are currently organized under the UCD Horizons Modularisation Programme. The programmes cover the areas of Psychology required for accreditation. These are listed on the PSI website:
· Biological Bases of Behaviour· Developmental and Lifespan Psychology· Social Psychology· Personality and Individual Differences· Cognitive Psychology, · Research Design, Quantitative and Qualitative Methods
Additionally the School offers a wide range of options that reflect the diversity of interests within the School. The School website provides a staff listing with research interests:
A complete list of modules is provided at the following link. This module listing is for information only and does not supersede the relevant College regulations, which are available from the Registry. Some modules may not be offered in a particular year, and the programme structure may change from year to year.
Full details and a link to the online application form can be found on www.ucd.ie/psychology.
Entry Requirements
Applicants for the programme leading to the H Dip Psych must be graduates with an honours degree, or final year students on an honours degree programme. Offers to students who are not graduates will be contingent on degree results. The degree may be in any area. The programme welcomes applications from mature students.
The selection process will take account of: (1) undergraduate record and, where relevant, postgraduate record; (2) certified modules or courses in psychology; (3) experience of psychology through work or voluntary activities; (4) employment record; (5) references; (6) applicants’ personal statement on the application form.
International Students
The following website provides general information for international students who wish to study at UCD: http://www.ucd.ie/international/
Teaching in Irish Universities is normally through the medium of English, therefore all applicants are required to demonstrate a high level of competence in English language. Applicants whose first language is not English, and who are not presenting the subject English in a school-leaving examination which is at least of pass Leaving Certificate standard (e.g. GCSE grade C) must present English at a sufficient level as outlined on the website below.
The minimum English Language Requirements in relation to TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) and IELTS (International English Language Testing System) are available at the following website: https://myucd.ucd.ie/admission/english_requirement.ezc?pageID=1415
Application information
Closing date for applications for the Higher Diploma in Psychology is March 15, 2012.
Applications are accepted only through the online application form which can be found on the link below or on the UCD On Line Applications homepage.
Fees for fulltime and part-time students for the academic year can be found on the UCD Fees website: www.ucd.ie/fees
Contact
For further information please contact Mary Boyle: mary.boyle@ucd.ie