Psychology - Diploma Entry requirements
Key information
Requirements
- Applicants should hold a bachelor’s degree (NFQ Level 8) with at least a second-class honours, grade 2:2 in any discipline.
- The university may shortlist and interview applicants.
Students are responsible for ensuring that they have access to a device capable of running the statistical software package Statistical Package for the Social Sciences (SPSS). They are responsible for ensuring that the local configurations of their device allow for the installation and use of this software. This typically means a laptop or desktop computer running Windows 11 or the most recent version of macOS. Chromebooks, netbooks, and Android/iOS tablet devices are not supported. This software will be required for several modules throughout the Diploma, and a user licence will be provided by UL. System requirements:
- Processor: Intel Core i5 (8th generation or later), AMD Ryzen 5 (3000 series or later), or Apple Silicon (M1, M2, or M3).
- RAM: 8 GB minimum; 16 GB recommended for larger datasets.
- Storage: At least 4 GB of free disk space for installation, with additional space for data files. An SSD is strongly recommended.
- Operating System: Windows 11 (64-bit), or macOS 13 Ventura or later.
- Note for Mac users: SPSS runs natively on Apple Silicon as of version 29. Students with older Intel Macs should confirm their device meets the OS requirement above.
"Usage and support for all software is governed by the Information Security Policy and the University of Limerick Acceptable Usage Policy, and including all associated procedures."
International students
- For details on country-specific qualifications visit postgraduate entry requirements for international students.
Checklist of documents
- Academic transcripts* and certificates – translated if needed
- UL graduates only need to provide their student ID number
- Copy of your birth certificate or passport
- English translation of your qualifications and transcripts
English language requirements
- English Language Competency certificate
- For details on accepted language qualifications, visit English Language Requirements
Guidelines on completing your application
- To make sure we can review your application quickly, please:
- Upload all documents. Your application can’t be reviewed until we have all the documents on the checklist.
- Title the documents you are uploading. For example, "Personal Statement", "Undergraduate Transcript", "Postgraduate Transcript", "English Language Certificate" etc.
- *If you are waiting to graduate, you can submit your application with the documents you have to date, you do not need to have finished final exams before applying.
