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.
Work placement
In semester 2 of Year 3, you will undertake a work placement where you will gain experience in a work-based setting.
Industry links
One of the unique features of this new programme is its applied nature. TUS’s Department of Social Science has longstanding relationships with service providers across a range of health and social services. It includes areas such as Early Years Care & Education, Social Care, Mental Health Services, Intellectual Disability, Youth Work, Older People and Community Development.
