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Psychology  (PCI2)

BSc (NFQ Level 8) · Academic Year 2025/2026
School
School of Psychology
Attendance
Full Time
Level
Undergraduate
NFQ Level
8
Award
Bachelor of Science
Mode of Delivery
On Campus
Programme Director
Overall Programme Credits:
240
Programme Credits:
Stage 1
Core/Option: 55 Electives: 5
Stage 2
Core/Option: 50 Electives: 10
Stage 3
Core/Option: 50 Electives: 10
Stage 4
Core/Option: 50 Electives: 10
Major/Minor Core & Option Credits:
Stage 1: 20
Stage 2: 10
Stage 3: 10

Curricular information is subject to change.

Stage 3

Choose 2 of

Below is a list of all modules offered for this degree in the current academic year. Click on the module to discover what you will learn in the module, how you will learn and assessment feedback profile amongst other information.

Incoming Stage 1 undergraduates can usually select an Elective in the Spring Trimester. Most continuing undergraduate students can select up to two Elective modules (10 Credits) per stage. There is also the possibility to take up to 10 extra Elective credits.

Module Type Module   Trimester Credits
Stage 1 Core Modules - Criminology
LAW10540 Introduction to Criminology Autumn  5
Stage 1 Core Modules - Criminology
LAW10560 Academic & Professional Skills Autumn  5
Stage 1 Core Modules - Criminology
LAW10570 Comparative Perspectives on Crime & Society Autumn  5
Stage 1 Core Modules - Criminology
LAW10450 Law and Courts Spring  5
Stage 1 Core Modules - Criminology
LAW10490 Intro to Criminal Justice Spring  5
Stage 1 Core Modules - Criminology
LAW10520 Introduction to Penology Spring  5
Stage 1 Core Modules - Criminology
LAW10550 Criminal Behaviour Spring  5
Stage 1 Core Modules - Psychology
PSY10060 Brain and Behaviour Autumn  5
Stage 1 Core Modules - Psychology
PSY10080 Introduction to Social Psychology Autumn  5
Stage 1 Core Modules - Psychology
PSY10050 Introduction to Psychology Autumn and Spring (separate)  5
Stage 1 Core Modules - Psychology
PSY10090 Introduction to Applied Psychology Spring  5
Stage 1 Options - - CriminologyA) Min 0 of:
You may choose this module as an elective if you wish
LAW10260 Criminal Procedure Spring  5
Stage 1 Options - - PsychologyA) Min 0 of:
You may choose this module as an elective if you wish
PSY10040 Introduction to the Psychology of Perception and Cognition Spring  5
Stage 2 Core Modules - Criminology
LAW27330 Crime, Media, Culture Autumn  5
Stage 2 Core Modules - Criminology
LAW27340 Experiencing Punishment Autumn  5
Stage 2 Core Modules - Criminology
LAW27310 Criminology Research Methods Spring  5
Stage 2 Core Modules - Criminology
LAW27320 Criminal Law Spring  10
Stage 2 Core Modules - Psychology
PSY20020 Child & Adolescent Development Autumn  5
Stage 2 Core Modules - Psychology
PSY20150 Foundations of Psychology Autumn  5
Stage 2 Options - - CriminologyA) Min 1 of:
Students should choose at least one option module here and can choose two further options instead of electives. Students can choose a further two options instead of psychology options. Max 5.
LAW10050 Constitutional Law: Institutional Framework of the Constitution of Ireland Autumn  5
Stage 2 Options - - CriminologyA) Min 1 of:
Students should choose at least one option module here and can choose two further options instead of electives. Students can choose a further two options instead of psychology options. Max 5.
SOC10110 Sociology of Crime & Deviance Autumn  5
Stage 2 Options - - CriminologyA) Min 1 of:
Students should choose at least one option module here and can choose two further options instead of electives. Students can choose a further two options instead of psychology options. Max 5.
SSJ20140 Human Rights & Social Justice Autumn  5
Stage 2 Options - - CriminologyA) Min 1 of:
Students should choose at least one option module here and can choose two further options instead of electives. Students can choose a further two options instead of psychology options. Max 5.
SSJ20160 Race and Racism: Critical Perspectives Autumn  5
Stage 2 Options - - CriminologyA) Min 1 of:
Students should choose at least one option module here and can choose two further options instead of electives. Students can choose a further two options instead of psychology options. Max 5.
LAW10060 Constitutional Law: Fundamental Rights under the Constitution of Ireland Spring  5
Stage 2 Options - - CriminologyA) Min 1 of:
Students should choose at least one option module here and can choose two further options instead of electives. Students can choose a further two options instead of psychology options. Max 5.
SSCI20030 Building Resilience Spring  5
Stage 2 Options - - CriminologyA) Min 1 of:
Students should choose at least one option module here and can choose two further options instead of electives. Students can choose a further two options instead of psychology options. Max 5.
SSJ20110 Gender, Power and Politics - Historical Perspectives Spring  5
Stage 2 Options - - PsychologyA) Min 0 of:
You may choose these as options (or instead of electives )
PSY30080 Psychology and Crime Spring  5
Stage 2 Options - - PsychologyA) Min 0 of:
You may choose these as options (or instead of electives )
PSY30140 Advanced Social Psychology Spring  5
Stage 3 Options - - CriminologyA)3 of:
Choose 3 of
LAW30180 Jurisprudence Autumn  5
Stage 3 Options - - CriminologyA)3 of:
Choose 3 of
LAW30300 Punishment and Penal Policy Autumn  5
Stage 3 Options - - CriminologyA)3 of:
Choose 3 of
LAW30440 Environmental Law and Policy Autumn  5
Stage 3 Options - - CriminologyA)3 of:
Choose 3 of
LAW30470 International Human Rights Law Autumn  5
Stage 3 Options - - CriminologyA)3 of:
Choose 3 of
LAW30730 Public International Law Autumn  5
Stage 3 Options - - CriminologyA)3 of:
Choose 3 of
LAW37760 International Refugee Law Autumn  5
Stage 3 Options - - CriminologyA)3 of:
Choose 3 of
LAW30310 Law of the ECHR Spring  5
Stage 3 Options - - CriminologyA)3 of:
Choose 3 of
LAW30450 Family and Child Law Spring  5
Stage 3 Options - - CriminologyA)3 of:
Choose 3 of
LAW37620 Law and Hate Spring  5
Stage 3 Options - - CriminologyA)3 of:
Choose 3 of
LAW37630 Law in the Classroom Spring  5
Stage 3 Options - - CriminologyA)3 of:
Choose 3 of
LAW37740 Victims and Victimology Spring  5
Stage 3 Options - - CriminologyB) Min 3 of:
Choose 25 credits from the list below. You may also choose an additional 5 or 10 credits of modules from this list instead of electives
LAW30180 Jurisprudence Autumn  5
Stage 3 Options - - CriminologyB) Min 3 of:
Choose 25 credits from the list below. You may also choose an additional 5 or 10 credits of modules from this list instead of electives
LAW30440 Environmental Law and Policy Autumn  5
Stage 3 Options - - CriminologyB) Min 3 of:
Choose 25 credits from the list below. You may also choose an additional 5 or 10 credits of modules from this list instead of electives
LAW30470 International Human Rights Law Autumn  5
Stage 3 Options - - CriminologyB) Min 3 of:
Choose 25 credits from the list below. You may also choose an additional 5 or 10 credits of modules from this list instead of electives
LAW30730 Public International Law Autumn  5
Stage 3 Options - - CriminologyB) Min 3 of:
Choose 25 credits from the list below. You may also choose an additional 5 or 10 credits of modules from this list instead of electives
LAW37760 International Refugee Law Autumn  5
Stage 3 Options - - CriminologyB) Min 3 of:
Choose 25 credits from the list below. You may also choose an additional 5 or 10 credits of modules from this list instead of electives
SOC20220 Social Theory and Social Media Autumn  5
Stage 3 Options - - CriminologyB) Min 3 of:
Choose 25 credits from the list below. You may also choose an additional 5 or 10 credits of modules from this list instead of electives
SOC30780 Security, Surveillance, and the Big Brother Society Autumn  5
Stage 3 Options - - CriminologyB) Min 3 of:
Choose 25 credits from the list below. You may also choose an additional 5 or 10 credits of modules from this list instead of electives
SPOL30360 Drug Use, Society and Policy Autumn  5
Stage 3 Options - - CriminologyB) Min 3 of:
Choose 25 credits from the list below. You may also choose an additional 5 or 10 credits of modules from this list instead of electives
SPOL38190 Child Abuse, Sexual + Domestic Autumn  5
Stage 3 Options - - CriminologyB) Min 3 of:
Choose 25 credits from the list below. You may also choose an additional 5 or 10 credits of modules from this list instead of electives
SSJ20140 Human Rights & Social Justice Autumn  5
Stage 3 Options - - CriminologyB) Min 3 of:
Choose 25 credits from the list below. You may also choose an additional 5 or 10 credits of modules from this list instead of electives
SSJ30080 Global Masculinities Autumn  5
Stage 3 Options - - CriminologyB) Min 3 of:
Choose 25 credits from the list below. You may also choose an additional 5 or 10 credits of modules from this list instead of electives
LAW30310 Law of the ECHR Spring  5
Stage 3 Options - - CriminologyB) Min 3 of:
Choose 25 credits from the list below. You may also choose an additional 5 or 10 credits of modules from this list instead of electives
LAW30450 Family and Child Law Spring  5
Stage 3 Options - - CriminologyB) Min 3 of:
Choose 25 credits from the list below. You may also choose an additional 5 or 10 credits of modules from this list instead of electives
LAW37620 Law and Hate Spring  5
Stage 3 Options - - CriminologyB) Min 3 of:
Choose 25 credits from the list below. You may also choose an additional 5 or 10 credits of modules from this list instead of electives
LAW37630 Law in the Classroom Spring  5
Stage 3 Options - - CriminologyB) Min 3 of:
Choose 25 credits from the list below. You may also choose an additional 5 or 10 credits of modules from this list instead of electives
LAW37740 Victims and Victimology Spring  5
Stage 3 Options - - CriminologyB) Min 3 of:
Choose 25 credits from the list below. You may also choose an additional 5 or 10 credits of modules from this list instead of electives
POL30660 Data Analytics for Social Sciences Spring  10
Stage 3 Options - - CriminologyB) Min 3 of:
Choose 25 credits from the list below. You may also choose an additional 5 or 10 credits of modules from this list instead of electives
SOC30270 Sociology of War and Violence Spring  5
Stage 3 Options - - CriminologyB) Min 3 of:
Choose 25 credits from the list below. You may also choose an additional 5 or 10 credits of modules from this list instead of electives
SOC30700 Democracy & Civil Society Spring  10
Stage 3 Options - - CriminologyB) Min 3 of:
Choose 25 credits from the list below. You may also choose an additional 5 or 10 credits of modules from this list instead of electives
SSJ20110 Gender, Power and Politics - Historical Perspectives Spring  5
Stage 3 Options - - CriminologyB) Min 3 of:
Choose 25 credits from the list below. You may also choose an additional 5 or 10 credits of modules from this list instead of electives
SSJ20150 Political Economy & Social Justice Spring  5
Stage 3 Options - - PsychologyA) Min 2 of:
Students may choose their electives from this list if they wish to pursue further study in Psychology. Those considering applying for a Psychology conversion course should note that many programmes require at least 60 credits in total in Psychology
PSY20100 Introduction to Disability Studies Autumn  5
Stage 3 Options - - PsychologyA) Min 2 of:
Students may choose their electives from this list if they wish to pursue further study in Psychology. Those considering applying for a Psychology conversion course should note that many programmes require at least 60 credits in total in Psychology
PSY30050 Behavioural Neuroscience Autumn  5
Stage 3 Options - - PsychologyA) Min 2 of:
Students may choose their electives from this list if they wish to pursue further study in Psychology. Those considering applying for a Psychology conversion course should note that many programmes require at least 60 credits in total in Psychology
PSY30340 Human Intelligence and Personality Autumn  5
Stage 3 Options - - PsychologyA) Min 2 of:
Students may choose their electives from this list if they wish to pursue further study in Psychology. Those considering applying for a Psychology conversion course should note that many programmes require at least 60 credits in total in Psychology
PSY30400 Cross-Cultural Psychology Autumn  5
Stage 3 Options - - PsychologyA) Min 2 of:
Students may choose their electives from this list if they wish to pursue further study in Psychology. Those considering applying for a Psychology conversion course should note that many programmes require at least 60 credits in total in Psychology
PSY30040 Lifespan Developmental Psychology Spring  5
Stage 3 Options - - PsychologyA) Min 2 of:
Students may choose their electives from this list if they wish to pursue further study in Psychology. Those considering applying for a Psychology conversion course should note that many programmes require at least 60 credits in total in Psychology
PSY30080 Psychology and Crime Spring  5
Stage 3 Options - - PsychologyA) Min 2 of:
Students may choose their electives from this list if they wish to pursue further study in Psychology. Those considering applying for a Psychology conversion course should note that many programmes require at least 60 credits in total in Psychology
PSY30380 Youth Mental Health Spring  5
Stage 3 Options - - PsychologyA) Min 2 of:
Students may choose their electives from this list if they wish to pursue further study in Psychology. Those considering applying for a Psychology conversion course should note that many programmes require at least 60 credits in total in Psychology
PSY30440 How to Change Behaviour Spring  5