Psychology Courses courses in Ireland

Overview The Higher Diploma in Arts in Psychology is for graduates who wish to pursue a professional career or postgraduate study in psychology but who don’t hold an honours degree in psychology. The course enables students to study key areas of psychology in a thriving research environment and, through a supervised research dissertation, explore practical…

Learn how to support people with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) in this free online autism awareness course. ‘Autism’ or ‘Autism Spectrum Disorder’ (ASD) describes a wide range of neurological and developmental disorders. ASD is characterised by difficulties with repetitive behaviour, social skills, speech and nonverbal communication. About 700,000 adults and children in the UK have…

Process-based Behaviour Therapy (PBBT®) is a cutting-edge form of psychotherapy that can be used with the full range of mental health difficulties. The therapy is entirely based on the behavioural scientific framework of Relational Frame Theory (RFT). PBBT has been developed over a period of ten years by Dr. Yvonne Barnes-Holmes and Dr. Ciara McEnteggart…

This course is suitable for individuals who wish to develop an understanding of the basic concepts of Psychology and aims to equip learners with the knowledge and skills and capacity to understand psychological processes.

This course is suitable for individuals who wish to develop an understanding of the basic concepts of Psychology and aims to equip learners with the knowledge and skills and capacity to understand psychological processes.

This free online course explores the approaches and methods to care for trauma patients to ensure optimal mental health. Trauma-informed care aims to establish a secure and nurturing environment conducive to healing for trauma survivors. This course provides a thorough overview of trauma-informed care principles, imparting essential knowledge and techniques for applying these practices effectively.…

This free online course explores the approaches and methods to care for trauma patients to ensure optimal mental health. Trauma-informed care aims to establish a secure and nurturing environment conducive to healing for trauma survivors. This course provides a thorough overview of trauma-informed care principles, imparting essential knowledge and techniques for applying these practices effectively.…

Course Contents These training videos contain 5 sessions of Process-Based Behaviour Therapy (PBBT®) conducted with a live client who explored personal issues with Yvonne (the therapist). The videos have been used as part of PBBT training worldwide. About PBBT® PBBT is a cutting-edge form of psychotherapy that can be used with the full range of…

Would you like to learn about RFT in a simple, easy-to-follow format? Are you familiar with RFT but would like to understand it better? Would you like to learn the most recent concepts added to RFT?  If you answered yes to any of these questions, we’ve designed this course for you. This course is designed…

The B.A. in Psychology offers a broad introduction to the field of Psychology and its major sub-disciplines. Over 3 years (or 4 year part-time) learners engage with the core areas in psychology including developmental, social, and cognitive psychology, abnormal psychology and psychotherapy and neuropsychology. A significant component of the programme is also dedicated to equipping…

BOOK THIS COURSE The future of work is already here. Digitalisation, artificial intelligence tools and hybrid work models have all contributed to a new and different professional world. This has both positive and negative aspects, as some traditional professions are becoming extinct, and new jobs taking their place. To help businesses and staff adapt to…

Overview This programme is suited to graduates who hold a first qualification in Psychology of an upper Second Class Honours (2.1) at NFQ Level 8 or above accredited by the Psychological Society of Ireland or show eligibility for accreditation by the Psychological Society of Ireland.   Key Features of the Programme The programme will provide…

The programme will provide learners with an insight into the field of applied psychology, thus developing the competencies and skills required to relate theory to practical applications. The learner will explore various theories of psychology that will enable them to understand human behaviour from individual, social and biological perspectives.

The MSc in Psychology and Wellbeing is the next step for psychology graduates aspiring to bring strong theoretical and practical knowledge of factors influencing wellbeing to their work or future career. It is an ideal programme for those engaging in continuing professional development or those looking for a stepping stone to a research career, clinical…

The MSc in Psychology and Wellbeing is the next step for psychology graduates aspiring to bring strong theoretical and practical knowledge of factors influencing wellbeing to their work or future career. It is an ideal programme for those engaging in continuing professional development or those looking for a stepping stone to a research career, clinical…

The essential next step for graduates aspiring to pursue a career in psychology, the MSc in Psychology (Conversion) offers a conversion route into psychology for graduates who hold an honours degree in psychological studies or a psychology-related discipline (e.g. Human Sciences, Sports Sciences, Education). This one-year, full-time, intensive conversion programme covers a comprehensive curriculum in…

The MSc in Psychotherapy is a four-year part-time programme at Level 9 NFQ (120 credits). Students may exit after two years with a Graduate Diploma in Psychotherapy (60 credits). The programme comprises taught modules including the principles and practices of humanistic, cognitive-behavioural, psychodynamic and systemic approaches. The M.Sc programme fosters an inquiry based attitude in…

This Maynooth University NUI Certificate level course is designed to provide participants with the opportunity to develop an understanding of psychology and to explore its relevance to the individual, family, community and society. Have you ever wondered why people behave as they do or whether a career in psychology might be for you? This Level…

This course is designed to provide participants with the opportunity to develop an understanding of psychology and to explore its relevance to the individual, family, community and society. Course Content: • Introduction to Psychology and Study Skills • The Biological Basis of Behaviour Learning and Feeling, Personality The Development of the Individual • Introduction to…

Overview If you are interested in the key theories that shape our understanding of the mind and behaviour, this course is for you. Delivered wholly online this course is ideally suited to those looking for flexible learning opportunities.   Why Study Psychology? Students of psychology develop a set of skills highly valued by employers like…

The evolving economic environment, and the workplace responses to it, present new opportunities and challenges for those working within them. Working environments must be conscious of the changes in order to take advantage of these new economic realities, and pre-empt the challenges that may be presented. This programme is an introduction to the subject of…

Would you like to learn more about yourself? Do you need help managing difficult thoughts and feelings? Are you interested in personal growth and achieving lasting change? If you answered “yes” to any of these questions, we’ve designed this training course for you. We are excited to introduce a brand new personal development training course…

This 12 week course is for those students who have already engaged with Positive Psychology – Beginners. It primarily examines in class, various Positive Psychology interventions for utilisation and testing at home. All the interventions have been empirically tested and proven to increase greater awareness and practice of Positive Living and Mindfulness. These interventions are…

Positive psychology is, first and foremost, an applied science. It looks at what is right with people, focuses on when people are at their best, and attends to individual and group flourishing. It does not focus on the positive at the expense of the negative. Rather it recognises negative emotions failure and problems as natural…

Learn the principles and techniques used to ensure healthy childhood development in this free online psychology course. The first few years of a child’s life are the most critical and form the foundations of their mental health. It is crucial that parents and teachers understand the important stages of childhood development so they can equip…

Learn the principles and techniques used to ensure healthy childhood development in this free online psychology course. The first few years of a child’s life are the most critical and form the foundations of their mental health. It is crucial that parents and teachers understand the important stages of childhood development so they can equip…

At ICPPD, we endeavour to provide services of the highest quality in an atmosphere that is intellectually exciting, supportive of personal needs, and spiritually inspiring. This dynamic and stimulating programme provides theory, skills and techniques that have a direct application to both personal and professional development, and is a unique opportunity to further your personal…

The aim of this programme is to develop a theoretical framework to guide understanding of abnormal psychology and to examine role in practical interventions in the area of mental health or challenging behaviour. This programme is an ECTS 10 credit Level 8 module from the BA (Honours) in Applied Social Studies (Professional Social Care). This…

This course introduces you to the area of Psychology. Course includes subjects such as Personality, Emotion, Abnormal behaviour, Cognition, Perception and Social Psychology.

The aim of this programme is to give students an understanding of the major issues involved in the psychological development of human beings and how psychological theory can be applied in social and community care settings. Students will be introduced to the main theories and language of psychology. This programme is an ECTS 10 credit…