Higher Diploma in Psychology (conversion course)

College of Arts, Celtic Studies and Social Sciences
PAC Course Code: CKA01 Full-time, CKA46 Part-time
Qualification: HDip
Duration: Two years (full-time by day) or four years (part-time - by day)
EU Fees: The current Irish/EU tuition fee level for this programme for the 2011/2012 (1 year full-time) is €5,400.00. There is a similar level fee payable in year 2 of the programme. The current Irish/EU tuition fee level for this programme for 2011/2012 (1 year part-time) is €2,700.00.
Non-EU Fees: €11,620 for for 2011/2012 (1 year full-time). Fees for 2012/2013 will be set in March 2012.
Closing Date - EU Applicants: Fri, 30 March 12
Closing Date - Non-EU Applicants: Fri, 30 March 12

Overview of Psychology (conversion course) (HDip)

The Higher Diploma in Psychology online application closing date has been extended until 30th March, 2012. Applicants can apply online at www.pac.ie/ucc (CKA01 Full-time, CKA46 Part-time)

The Higher Diploma in Psychology is a conversion course to psychology for students with degrees in subjects other than psychology or with psychology as a minor subject. Completion of the Higher Diploma in Psychology effectively converts your degree to the equivalent of an honours degree with psychology as the main subject. It is designed for non-psychology graduates who wish to gain a qualification that makes them eligible to become Graduate Members of the relevant professional society The Psychological Society of Ireland. This is a pre-requisite for accredited professional training in psychology.

What will I be Studying?

Core areas taught on the programme include:

- Research Methods
- Cognitive Psychology
- Biological Psychology
- Social Psychology
- Developmental Psychology
- Individual Differences
- Abnormal Psychology
- Psychological Therapies

*In addition to the above, successful applicants who have not completed the equivalent of year 1 of the BA in Applied Psychology will be expected to attend a brief course prior to commencing on the Higher Diploma in Psychology in September

Entry Requirements

Candidates should normally have at least a Second Class Honours, Grade I degree in any subject.

Previous study of psychology, although not a requirement is highly advantageous

It may be necessary to limit numbers, and candidates will have to satisfy a Selection Committee at interview.

The Additional/Supplementary Statement Question MUST also be completed during the online application. Relevant previous experience of psychology should be included in this statement

Programmes will run subject to minimum quotas of places being filled

English Language Requirements:

IELTS 7.0 or TOEFL equivalent

Part-Time Taught Postgraduate Programmes

Please note that non-EU applicants are not eligible to study part-time programmes

Application Procedure

Application for the Higher Diploma in Psychology involves

Applying online at www.pac.ie/ucc (Course code CKA01 Full-time or CKA46 Part-time) For full details of the application procedure click here.
Completing a specific additional supplementary question as part of the online applications process for this programme. A copy of this supplementary question is available to view here: Full-time: CKA01AdditionalQuestions (343kB) and Part-time: CKA46AdditionalQuestions (343kB)
ALL APPLICANTS must also arrange for TWO REFEREES' LETTERS to be posted to the Postgraduate Applications Centre, 1, Courthouse Square, Galway (marked with the Applicants PAC application number) (one from an academic source and the other from a work source (either voluntary or paid)

The REFERENCE FORMS must be downloaded and printed during the online application process. Please write your PAC Application Number (which you will be issued at the end of your online application), name, address and telephone number in the space provided on the REFERENCE FORMS; A copy should be sent to each of your Referees.

A copy of the REFERENCE FORMS are available to view here:- CKA01ReferenceForms (57kB) and CKA46ReferenceForms (57kB)
Non-UCC applicants must also submit evidence of any qualification(s) (academic results and certificates/parchments) that were not completed in University College Cork and evidence of English Language proficiency (if applicable) either by UPLOADING via the PAC "Application Status" link or by post to the Postgraduate Applications Centre, 1 Courthouse Square, Galway (marked with your online Postgraduate Application Number).
On receipt of a completed online application and online Supplementary/Additional questions, Two Referees Letters and evidence of non-UCC qualifications (where applicable) applicants will be shortlisted for interview by the Department of Applied Psychology, University College Cork.

Find out More

Number of Places: A maximum of 15 places will be offered per annum

Programme Coordinator,
HDip in Psychology
School of Applied Psychology
Tel. 00 353 21 490 4551 / 490 4552

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