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  • Public University, Estd 1997
  • Maynooth, Leinster
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MSc Psychology (Master of Science)

  • Course LevelPostgraduate
  • Course Duration1 Year
  • IntakeFall: September 2025

Course Description

  • The MSc Psychology is intended for students who wish to pursue a professional career in psychology, who have already studied at least 60 credits of psychology in their undergraduate degree, but do not hold an undergraduate qualification that confers eligibility for Graduate Membership of the Psychological Society of Ireland (PSI) or Graduate Basis for Registration with the British Psychological Society

  • This intensive course is designed to provide a pre-professional qualification equivalent to a bachelor degree in psychology and, as such, offers a conversion route for graduates who hold an honours degree in Psychological Studies or equivalent

  • Emphasis is on psychological research methods and analytic techniques, professional ethics, and applied research experience

  • Masters students will attend lectures, tutorials, laboratory and practical classes, and seminars, and will conduct an independent research project

  • Compulsory modules include: Laboratories in Experimental Psychology 1 & 2, Classic Studies in Psychology, Statistical & Quantitative Approaches for Psychology, Psychology Rights and Wrongs, Psychology and Society: Practical Applications, Introduction to Psychological Research Methods, Issues & Debates in Psychology, Advanced Research Methods for Psychology, Qualitative Research Approaches for Psychology, and Critical Skills for Careers in Psychology

Start Dates and Fees

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Duration1 Year
1st Year Tuition FeesEUR 15000
Intake
Intake
Fall: September 2025
Other Costs
Rent (off-campus) :3600.00
Utilities :450.00
Food :1080.00
Travel :180.00
Books & Materials :270.00
Clothes & Medical :405.00
Mobile :180.00
Social life :1170.00
Total :EUR 7335

Entry Requirements

Academic Requirements
  • A 2.1 degree in a level eight honours program, including at least 60 credits of Psychology/Psychological Studies

  • Prior learning must include introductory level coverage of each of biological psychology, social psychology, personality and inter-individual differences, developmental psychology and cognitive psychology, and post-introductory level study of at least 4 of those areas


Additional Requirements
  • Transcript

  • Passport photo page scan (please ensure applicant name is included when saving the scanned document)

  • Two academic references (if GPA is below 3.0)

  • English language test score (if English is not applicant’s first language)


English Language Requirements
  • IELTS : 6.50
    With no less than 6.0 in each component
  • TOEFL : 90.00
    With no individual score less than 22
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Psychology THE (Times Higher Education)
  • Course LevelPostgraduate
  • SpecializationPsychology
  • Course Duration1 Year
  • 1st Year Tuition FeesEUR 15000
  • Intake
    Fall: September 2025
  • Application FeesEUR 50
  • Exam Score
    IELTS 6.50
    TOEFL 90.00
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