Psychology Courses

Psychology is a fascinating area of study, opening up a wide range of job opportunities in many different fields. Learn more about the human mind and mental health, and become qualified in Psychology. Through online or in-person courses and accessing valuable course content, you can get the knowledge and further information you need to kick-start your career.

Psychology Courses found:

Certificate in Psychology & Counselling

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Master the skills to manage and motivate others and study psychology and counselling online today! Learn to have positive relationships and lead teams well with effective communication skills and conflict resolution techniques....

Introduction to Abnormal Psychology (Mental Disorders)

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Develop awareness of a range of common psychological disorders Understand psychological ailments, Aetiology, symptoms, prognosis, and possible treatment options. Whilst the course largely mirrors classifications systems used in the DSM and ICD, the stu...

Certificate in Adolescent Psychological Development

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Understand Teenage Behaviour This course examines the theories of adolescence and the life changes which each teenager must navigate their way through on their journey into adulthood. It’s aimed at people working in youth work, child and adolescent cou...

Diploma in Psychology, Counselling and Mental Health

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Diploma in Psychology and Counselling

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Once you make your mind up about this Diploma, you’ll never look back! This internationally recognised qualification has the ability to open so many doors. It will enable you to learn the theory behind the skills and techniques used to successfully hel...

CertHE Criminal Psychology

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This 100% online and part-time CertHE Criminal Psychology will provide you with an understanding of core psychological and criminological theories. No prior qualifications or work experience? Not an issue, because our online CertHE courses have an open...

PG Cert Organisational Psychology

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This 100% online and part-time PG Cert Organisational Psychology is the course for you if you have a personal or professional interest in business psychology. It will provide you with knowledge of key psychological theories that can be applied to workp...

PG Dip Organisational Psychology

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There is high demand for organisational psychologists with businesses increasingly turning to psychology to motivate their employees, for staff recruitment and to change institutional behaviour. Hence, there has never been a better time to pursue a car...

MSc Organisational Psychology

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This 100% online and part-time MSc Organisational Psychology brings together the complementary fields of business and psychology to create an applied psychology Masters degree. This online MSc Organisational Psychology has been designed for those with...

MSc Psychology

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This 100% online and part-time Masters is designed for individuals without a psychology background. Whether you have a personal or professional interest in psychology, this course will enable you to explore this fascinating subject and pursue careers r...

PG Dip Psychology

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This 100% online and part-time PG Dip Psychology is a career-focused short course that is ideal for those with an interest in the human mind and psychological function who wish to move into a career related to this subject. During your studies on our o...

PG Cert Psychology

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This 100% online and part-time PG Cert Psychology is a career-focused course that will provide you with a grounding in essential areas of psychology and allow you to take the first step towards a career related to the field. This PG Cert Psychology has...

BSc (Hons) Criminal Psychology

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This 100% online and part-time BSc (Hons) Criminal Psychology enables you to learn more about the criminal mind and the critical issues in the criminal justice system. Through this online BSc (Hons) Criminal Psychology* you will explore thought-provoki...

BSc (Hons) Business Psychology

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Delve into the dynamic world of business psychology with this 100% online and part-time BSc (Hons) Business Psychology. You’ll explore real-life situations and gain an understanding of the psychological behaviours of people within businesses and organi...

CertHE Business Psychology

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This 100% online and part-time CertHE Business Psychology is an opportunity for you to combine your interest in psychology with business. No prior qualifications or work experience? Not an issue, because our online CertHE courses have an open entry rou...

BSc (Hons) Psychology

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This 100% online and part-time BSc (Hons) Psychology will challenge your perspectives as you explore how the mind functions. It is one of the few 100% online psychology programmes accredited by the British Psychological Society (BPS). On this online BS...

CertHE Psychology

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On this 100% online and part-time CertHE Psychology you will gain an understanding of how people think and what makes them tick. No prior qualifications or work experience? Not an issue, because our online CertHE courses have an open entry route. On th...

CertHE Law with Psychology

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This 100% online and part-time CertHE Law with Psychology enables you to explore the key topics within the fascinating fields of law and psychology. No prior qualifications or work experience? Not an issue, because our online CertHE courses have an ope...

MSc Psychology (Conversion)

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Gain a comprehensive knowledge of the core areas in psychology, as well as the practical skills associated with them with this fully online, part-time Psychology MSc from the University of Liverpool. This online programme is a British Psychological Soc...

MSc Organisational and Business Psychology

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Further your career with this fully online Organisational and Business Psychology MSc from a Russell Group university. Throughout the programme, you will develop knowledge of vital principles and practices of Organisational and Business Psychology. You...

About Psychology

A career in psychology can be highly varied, with lots of routes to go down. Psychologists, counsellors, and mental health workers are responsible for a range of duties, including the care and treatment of patients with mental illnesses and mood disorders, working with children in schools and elsewhere, with forensics teams, and aiding police in criminal investigations.

Although the basics of Psychology and other social sciences may be shared across all professions, learners may find that what they learn in applied Psychology or clinical Psychology may have some helpful crossover with other non-Psychology related fields.

When choosing to study Psychology, learners may find that a Psychology degree can open them up to many different career fields they might not have initially expected. Principles of Social Psychology and behavioural analysis can be useful in roles in Marketing, HR, or customer service roles that are highly focused on understanding the behaviour of others.

For those who are looking to take their knowledge one step further, a qualification in Psychology can work well as a foundation to study Neuroscience, Neuropsychology, biological Psychology, or other medically-related roles.

Career Outcomes For Those With A Qualification In Psychology

A career in psychology can open up a wide variety of career options, even outside of traditionally medical fields. If you’re keen to become qualified in an area that gives you plenty of options, Psychology is for you. Taking part in a postgraduate programme that gives you a chance to get some hands-on work experience can be a good way to boost your chances of employment. Studying Psychology can open you up to job roles in different cities and countries, from Dublin to London to New York. Here are just a few of the roles Irish learners could take on after becoming qualified in Psychology:

Mental Health Advisor
School Psychologist
Family Worker
Positive Behaviour Practitioner
Learning disabilities support worker
Forensic Psychologist
Mental Health Volunteer

Studying Psychology in Ireland

Becoming qualified in Psychology can be achieved in lots of different ways, depending on the roles you’re keen to pursue. A course in psychology, mental health, or counselling can be a stepping stone to further study or a stand-alone course to help you understand or specialise in a specific area.

Some Psychology courses or postgraduate courses may have entry requirements or need to have studied relevant subjects at Leaving Certificate level or later, although, for those looking to enter into the field of psychology, there are full-time courses available that do not require previous knowledge.

Some courses can give you a basic insight into the principles of Psychology, whilst others will give you specialist knowledge that can be practised in a medical setting. For those who want to learn on their own time, self-paced, part-time courses can be an ideal option, as this allows you to fit in learning in a way that suits your needs. Flexible learning like this can be helpful for those with other commitments or mature students who aren’t able to commit to the same hours as younger learners.

Fields Within Psychology

Psychology courses in Ireland cover many different areas. It can be a good idea to examine the different fields of Psychology and think about which areas appeal to you before committing to study. No matter which course, however, all courses will give you a deep understanding of how the human mind works and how it can have a positive or negative effect on human behaviour. Here are some of the key areas of Psychology you can study:

Forensic psychology,
Counselling psychology,
Health psychology,
Cognitive psychology
Organisational Psychology
Sports Psychology
Development Psychology

Is a Career in Psychology Right for You?

Psychologists, counsellors, and mental health workers benefit from these skills to complement their training. These include:

Patience
Compassion
Strong sense of ethics
Interpersonal skills
Communication
Problem-solving
Adapt due to individual differences