The MSc in Psychology (Conversion) at Dublin City University is your pathway to a professional career in psychology, offering a comprehensive grounding in the discipline's core areas. This postgraduate programme is ideal if you hold a non-psychology undergraduate degree and wish to pursue further study or a career in applied psychology, including clinical, counselling, or educational settings. You will explore the biological bases of behaviour, developmental and lifespan psychology, social psychology, personality and individual differences, cognitive psychology, and crucial research design and methods, preparing you for the next steps in your psychology journey.
This full-time, on-campus Masters degree is studied over one year, immersing you in both theoretical knowledge and practical research skills. You will develop advanced research capabilities and undertake a year-long, supervised individual MSc research project, applying your learning to contemporary psychological issues. The course also features applied modules focusing on technological innovations and social cognition, alongside elective options tailored for those seeking pre-professional qualifications from the Psychological Society of Ireland. You will graduate with the essential knowledge and research experience to advance your postgraduate studies or enter the psychology field.