BSc (with foundation)

Psychology

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Key facts

  • Program
    Bachelor's
  • Duration
    32 months
  • Program
    On campus
  • Pace
    Full-time
  • Annual tuition fee
    16,000EUR
  • Start date
    Sep

Program overview

What Dublin City University says about their program:

Psychology is concerned with all aspects of behaviour and the thoughts, feelings and motivations underlying such behaviour. While psychologists differ in their interests within the field of psychology and in the type of work they do, they all scientifically approach the study of behaviour. DCU’s BSc in Psychology, offered through the School of Psychology, is accredited by the Psychological Society of Ireland (PSI). This ensures that the course meets the highest standards for undergraduate pre-professional training in psychology.

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Admission requirements

Undergraduate academic requirements

To be considered for a place in Year 1, you must present one of the following:

  • GCSE A-Levels (4 A-Levels or 3 A-Levels + 1 AS-Level) must be in different subjects and completed in the same year or the preceding year only.
  • International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma with a minimum score of 24 overall (Math and English are required subjects, math studies are not acceptable for programs with specific math requirements).
  • An equivalent international qualification. *Grades required may vary by program.

Postgraduate academic requirements

To be considered for a taught master's program, you must present:

  • A bachelor's degree from an internationally recognized university with a minimum of a 2.2 result or equivalent. Some programs require a 2.1 result or equivalent. You may also need to supply writing samples, attend an interview, or fulfill other requirements for specific programs.

English requirements

  • IELTS

    6.5 or above, with no less than 6.0 in any skill

  • TOEFL

    92

  • CAE

    180, with a minimum of 169 in all components

  • Cambridge Certificate of Proficiency in English (CAP)

    180, with a minimum of 169 in all components

  • Pearson Test of English (PTE Academic)

    63, with a minimum of 59 in all components

  • Duolingo English Language Test (DET)

    120 with 110 in each sub-score

Documents required

  • Application form
  • Academic transcripts
  • Diploma of previous studies
  • Translations
  • Proof of English proficiency
  • Passport identification page
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Fees and funding

Funding

DCU Merit Scholarships (Year 1) The International Merit Scholarship is awarded to undergraduate applicants based on the strength of their application and pays €2,000 towards the first year of tuition.

DCU International Merit Scholarship The International Merit Scholarship is awarded to postgraduate applicants based on the strength of their application and pays €2,000 towards tuition fees.

Government of Ireland Scholarships The Government of Ireland International Education Scholarship is awarded by the Irish Government to 60 Non-EU students who will study at an Irish University. It pays full tuition for a year of full-time undergraduate, master's, or PhD studies and a €10,000 stipend. It is not awarded or judged by DCU.

The students must hold an offer from an Irish University to apply.

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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