BA (Hons) in Psychology
Offered by
Griffith College
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Dublin, Ireland
Course overview
The BA (Hons) in Psychology (PSI accredited) provides a broad scientific education across all core psychology areas including developmental, social, cognitive, abnormal, and biological psychology. A significant component is dedicated to research methods, culminating in an independent research project in Stage 3.
What you will study
Biological Bases of Human Behaviour
Developmental and Social Psychology
Cognitive Psychology 1
Personality and Individual Differences 1
Introduction to Research Methods and Ethics
Historical and Philosophical Foundations of Psychology
Academic and Professional Development 1
The Creative Mind
Career opportunities
Forensic Psychologist (further study required)
Clinical Psychologist (further study required)
Counsellor (further study required)
HR Professional
Guidance Counsellor
Entry requirements
Academic requirement
Leaving Certificate or equivalent international qualification. Dublin campus only. September intake only — no February intake. PSI (Psychological Society of Ireland) accredited. Part-time programme via blended learning (4 years).
Scholarship tiers
Griffith College Bursary (GCB): €1,000 awarded to all offers + Academic Merit Scholarship (AMS): 70%+ = €1,000 / 80%+ = €1,500 / 90%+ = €2,000
English language requirements
IELTS
6.0 overall, no component below 5.5
overall
PTE
46 overall, no component below 36
overall
TOEFL iBT
4.0 overall
overall
Duolingo
105-115 overall, no component below 95
overall
Documents required
Copy of Passport
Academic Transcripts
IELTS / TOEFL / Duolingo Score Report
Bachelor's Degree Certificate
Updated CV / Résumé
Why study at GCD?
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PSI (Psychological Society of Ireland) accredited — required for psychology career pathways
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Broad elective range to focus on key areas of interest
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Blended part-time option over 4 years for working professionals
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Experienced psychology lecturers with academic and research expertise
€10,500/yr
€13,500/yr
★ Up to €3,000 scholarship
University
Griffith College
Level
Undergraduate
Duration
3 Years
Next intake
Sep 2026
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