Hdip Psychology - Conversion

Students on the HDipPsych (Conversion) programme undertake selected modules from the BA Psychology second and third year programme.

The menu includes modules on the psychology of learning; perception, attention and performance; applied organisational psychology; psychological measurement (theory and practice); advanced research methods (both quantitative and qualitative) and computer skills training (SPSS). Students take part in a series of experimental workshops throughout the academic year and, in addition, are required to complete an independent research project under supervision. Finally, a recent innovation allows students to choose their final module from a selection of available ones.

This programme is accredited by the Psychological Society of Ireland (PSI) and thus satisfies the requirements specified by PSI for graduate status in psychology.

Year 1 (60 Credits)

• Required PS405: Advanced Research Methods in Psychology - 5 Credits - Semester 1
• Required PS420: Psychological Measurement: Theory & Practice - 5 Credits - Semester 1
• Required PS412: Experimental Psychology Workshop I - 5 Credits - Semester 1
• Required PS413: Qualitative Research Methods - 5 Credits - Semester 1
• Required PS220: Psychology of Learning - 5 Credits - Semester 1
• Required PS325: Research Project 1 - 5 Credits - Semester 1
• Optional PS341: Introduction to Collaborative Enquiry & Applied Systems Science - 5 Credits - Semester 2
• Optional PS3101: Modelling Learning and Decision Making - 5 Credits - Semester 2
• Optional PS3106: Language & Cognition: A Contextual Behavioural Approach - 5 Credits - Semester 2
• Optional PS418: Issues in the Cognitive Neurosciences - 5 Credits - Semester 2
• Optional PS4100: Technology and Health - 5 Credits - Semester 2
• Optional PS343: Pediatric Clinical Behavioural Interventions - 5 Credits - Semester 2
• Optional PS345: Applied Developmental Psychology - 5 Credits - Semester 2
• Optional PS3107: Introduction to Psychophysiology - 5 Credits - Semester 2
• Required PS415: Perception, Attention & Performance - 5 Credits - Semester 2
• Required PS3104: Professional Skills in Psychology - 5 Credits - Semester 2
• Required PS414: Experimental Psychology Workshop 2 - 5 Credits - Semester 2
• Required PS327: Research Project 2 - 10 Credits - Semester 2

Places will be allocated on the order of results awarded at the first sitting of the final year of Psychological Studies at NUI Galway or an equivalent course. Students must achieve honours in both their degree subjects, except in the case of pass-level mathematical subjects where a ‘commendation’ level is required.

Fees: EU
€6,370 p.a. 2022/23

Fees: Tuition
€6,230 p.a. 2022/23

Fees: Student levy
€140 p.a. 2022/23

Fees: Non EU
€14,040 p.a. 2022/23
 

Student levy €140 - payable by all students and is not covered by SUSI.  

This programme provides an excellent foundation for further postgraduate courses of study and careers in a variety of domains. Completing this degree will enable a graduate to gain access to further training to become a professional psychologist (e.g., a clinical, counselling or occupational psychologist) or to undertake a research degree in psychology (e.g., a PhD in Psychology).