BSc (with placement)

Psychology and Disruptive Technologies

Learn more about studying Psychology and Disruptive Technologies as an international student.

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Key facts

  • Degree type
    Bachelor's
  • Duration
    3 years
  • Delivery method
    On campus
  • Pace
    Full-time
  • Annual tuition fee
    16,400EUR
  • Start date
    Jan, Sep, Oct, Nov, Dec
  • University ranking
    #410

Program overview

What Dublin City University says about their program:

We are living through an era that has seen accelerated technological innovation and advancement with global reach and transformative impacts on every aspect of daily living. This is an exciting age of disruption reshaping how we think, behave and also engage with our environment. Psychology and Disruptive Technologies offers the unique opportunity to study psychology and understand human behaviour in combination with disruptive technologies that are fundamentally transforming lives and driving behavioural and societal change, sometimes raising challenges. It does so by providing an accredited pre-professional route to further training in Psychology and applied progression routes in Disruptive Technologies, coupled with employment opportunities in careers where high-level digital innovation, transformative values and problem-solving skills are prized, advanced interpretation of data and human behaviour is critical, an awareness of how to address challenges posed by disruptive technologies is key, and where graduates have the collaborative and transferable skills required to move forward in a society filled with digital and technological innovation. This programme will provide the skills, expertise and values for you to be able to work in a rapidly changing and diverse technological environment in behaviour change, mental wellbeing, health, enhancement and rehabilitation, and innovation. You can also apply to train professionally as a psychologist after successfully completing this degree (pending Psychological Society of Ireland accreditation.

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Admission requirements

Undergraduate academic requirements

  • Completion of high school/ secondary education

Postgraduate academic requirements

  • Completion of a bachelor's degree (four or five years) in a suitable subject from a recognised university with a minimum grade of Second Class Honours Lower Division (2

    2) or equivalent.

English proficiency

English proficiency is required; accepted tests include IELTS, TOEFL, or equivalent.

Documents required

  • Passport
  • Academic Transcripts
  • Degree certificate or diploma
  • Proof of English proficiency
  • Statement of purpose or personal statement
  • Recommendation letters
  • Finance proof
  • Translations
  • Credential evaluations
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Scholarships at Dublin City University

  • DCU International Merit Scholarships

    Official page

    Dublin City University offers international scholarships for non-EU applicants who have received an offer for eligible undergraduate programmes, including international merit awards and faculty-specific scholarships.

All scholarship information on Studee is provided for guidance only. Always check the university's official scholarship page for the latest information on eligibility, award amounts, deadlines, and application requirements.

Fees

Dublin City University provides fee information that can help students understand how study costs may be structured or may vary across options. Dublin City University encourages students to review official funding and financial-support information to confirm what cost guidance or support may be available.

Fee information

  • Undergraduate tuition

    from €15,000 to €16,500 per year

  • Postgraduate tuition

    from €17,000 to €25,000 per year

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What is the cost of living near Dublin City University?

Category Cost  (in Euro)
Rent, 1-bed apartment in city centre€1,824
Rent, 1-bed apartment outside centre€1,525
Utilities (electricity, heating, water, refuse)€143
Internet (60 Mbps unlimited)€46
Mobile phone plan (data + calls)€17Range: €12 to €25· Dublin average
Monthly public transport pass€87
Monthly grocery basket€152
Coffee shop drink€4
Cinema or cultural event ticket€13
Gym membership€56

Indicative monthly costs per person.

Data sourced from livingcost.org (Crowdsourced) and numbeo.com (Crowdsourced).

Visa requirements for Dublin City University

Navigating the visa process is a crucial step in your study abroad journey. Make sure to seek guidance and support to ensure you meet all necessary requirements for your time at Dublin City University.