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Psychology - Diploma

Enrol as a graduate in this one-year, full-time diploma and earn the required psychology credits to take the next step in your career journey.

Key information

NFQ Level NFQ Level 8
Duration One year or two years
Attendance Full-time or Part-time
Programme type Taught, Professional / Flexible
Delivery Online
Start date September
Award Special Purpose Award

Are you considering a master’s in psychology, but don’t have the required undergraduate psychology credits to take the next step? 

UL’s one-year full-time or two years part-time online Psychology – Diploma is designed for graduates to earn the required psychology credits to take the next step on their psychology career journey. 

You’ll study key areas of psychology and, on successful completion, be eligible to apply for postgraduate conversion courses such as the MA in Psychology 

If you hold an honours undergraduate degree in any subject area and have an interest in switching to study psychology, this diploma can help you bridge into master’s study. 

During this programme, you will

  • Gain a foundational understanding of the key principles and methods of psychology.
  • Explore core areas such as social and developmental psychology, health psychology, and applied psychology.
  • Build your skills in collecting, coding, and analysing empirical data using SPSS software.
  • Prepare for postgraduate conversion courses, including the MA in Psychology, by completing the required 60 ECTS psychology credits. 
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