Program Overview

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Psychology and Mathematics

Course Details

• CAO Code: DC207
• Course Type: Undergraduate
• NFQ Level: 8
• Placement: Yes
• Delivery Modes: Full-Time
• Minimum Points: 487
• Duration: Four Years

Overview

The BSc in Psychology and Mathematics is the first course in Ireland to integrate these subjects, preparing students for a career combining the interpretation of human behaviour with high-level numeracy, analytical and problem-solving skills.

By doing this course, you’ll gain in-depth knowledge and understanding of each discipline alongside a broad critical perspective on contemporary society. You’ll delve into the different fields of psychology along with studying calculus, probability, computing, statistics and data analysis. Research literacy is also a core focus. Moreover, you’ll study applied subjects such as coding and cryptography, which integrate psychology and maths.

Vital Transferable Skills

You’ll also develop a diverse set of transferable skills, all increasingly demanded by Irish and international employers. These include an understanding of human behaviour, critical thinking, problem-solving, research methods, communication, and the ability to disseminate findings to varied audiences.

Careers & Further Options

Careers

The BSc in Psychology and Mathematics course has been developed in line with pre-professional Psychological Society of Ireland accreditation principles and is currently pending confirmation of PSI accreditation.

This course is accredited by the Psychological Society of Ireland. Graduates will be well placed to undertake further studies and research in Psychology and Mathematics. The course also provides a pathway to a postgraduate qualification in teaching.

Career Areas

• Market/Sales Analyst
• Financial Analyst
• Information Technology
• Human Resource Officer
• Business Consultancy
• Research
• Statistical Analysis

Entry Requirements

General Entry Requirements

In addition to the general entry requirements for admission to the university the following entry requirements apply

• Minimum of H3 in Mathematics

Leaving Cert

In addition to the general entry requirements for admission to the university the following entry requirements apply

• Minimum of H3 in Mathematics

GCE A Level

In addition to the general entry requirements for admission to the university the following entry requirements apply

• GCE A Level B Mathematics

FET Level 5

New QQI FET Route for entry September 2025

Details of entry requirements per the CAO Alerts list, or available from mid November on cao.ie here

Mature Applicants

Mature entry is a competitive process. Applicants must demonstrate:

• a genuine interest in the programme(s) they are applying for
• academic experience and competency in their chosen field of study
• an ability to engage and succeed on the programme

All applicants must complete a statement of interest to be considered for the mature application route

For further guidance on completing your mature CAO application please click here

Additional Requirements

This programme requires evidence of competency in Math's, which would equate to a H3 or 5N0556 Math's for Stem withdistinction. This requirement is essential for this programme. Applicants can show their strength in this through formal examinations e.g. school leaving examinations, QQI-FET, access programmes, other third level. If applicants don’t have any relevant examinations, they may be able to meet the requirements through their work and life experience, applicants must give examples of this experience to demonstrate their competency in these areas in their personal statement.

Course Structure

Year 1

• Philosophy of Psychology
• Personality
• Cognition
• Psychology Research Skills 1
• Social Psychology
• Probability
• Calculus and its applications
• Programming for Mathematics
• Introduction to R
• Linear Mathematics

Year 2

• Child Development
• ** Psychology Research Skills 2
• ** Biological Psychology
• ** Calculus of several variables
• ** Statistics
• Psychological Assessment and Measurement
• Sequences and Series
• Linear Mathematics 2

Year 3

• Cognition across the Lifespan
• ** Lifespan Development
• Psychological Health, Difficulties and Disorders****
• ** Psychology Research Skills 3****
• Financial and Actuarial Data Analysis****
• Discrete Mathematics
• Working in Psychology
• ** INTRAYear 3 Options
• Linear Algebra****
• Abstract Algebra
• ** Modelling with Differential Equations

Year 4

• Social Psychology and Contemporary Issues****
• ** Psychological Health, Difficulties and Disorders****
• ** Neuropsychology****
• ** Psychology Research ProjectYear 4 Options
• Computational Psychiatry
• Advanced Psychometric Profiling
• Numerical Methods
• ** Analysis
• Partial Differential Equations
• Coding and Cryptography
• Geometry
• Optimisation****
• Deep Learning

Fees and Funding

Fees

• Full time
  • Student Contribution: €3,043 per annum
  • EU Status Fee: €7,295 per annum
  • Non EU Fee: €16,400 per annum

How To Apply

Applicants presenting EU school leaving examinations (EU, EFTA & UK)

Apply through the Central Applications Office (CAO) by 1st February or1st May

Applicants presenting examinations from outside the EU

To apply for this programme:

Candidates should apply directly here. Here's a quick step by step guide if you need help with your application.

Please provide

• Academic Transcripts for each and every year of study with English translation, if applicable.
• If applicable, provide evidence of competence in the English language as per DCU entry requirements.

Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis up to 1st July. All Non-EU candidates are advised to apply early, as places are limited.

Mature Applicants

All mature applicants apply through the CAO by 1st February. For further information and for special application procedures for mature students, please click here

Advanced Entry

No entry path

Application Queries

Please see Application Procedures or E-mail .

Life On Campus

Life on Campus

At DCU, our students can expect a unique campus experience. We are known for our excellent teaching and learning facilities, our active clubs and societies, and our great social and sporting facilities. All this makes DCU an exciting place to be.

DCU has three academic campuses; Glasnevin, St. Patrick’s and All Hallows (both in Drumcondra), all close to Dublin City centre.

They can be reached by public transport, Dublin Bus and Bus Éireann, with our Drumcondra campuses a ten minute walk from Drumcondra Train Station. Glasnevin is a 20 minute walk from St Patrick’s and All Hallows. They are also linked by Dublin Bus.

Each campus has a library (O’Reilly, Cregan and Woodlock Hall), study spaces, restaurants, and on-campus residencies. There are sports facilities on Glasnevin and St. Patrick’s, and there is a dedicated sports campus, St Claire’s, located near Glasnevin on the Ballymun Road.

Exceptional Facilities

DCU’s 19,000 students have access to exceptional teaching and learning facilities across our three academic campuses.

These include modern learning theatres, research centres, a new media and TV studio, radio/podcast studios, computer suites and advanced labs in the areas of Languages, Engineering, Physics, Chemistry and Biotechnology, as well as a Sports Performance centre and a training hospital ward. In 2021, we opened our first virtual reality ‘Leadership Lab’, which is located in our Business School.

We continue to improve and update our facilities. For example, construction of a new world-class STEM facility is underway on the Glasnevin campus. With capacity for an extra 3,000 STEM students, this facility will advance DCU’s international reputation for excellence in science and health, computing and engineering disciplines.

Campus Life

Studying in DCU isn’t just about course work. The university is rich in student life and activities.

There are more than 140 clubs and societies for students in DCU, with ‘Clubs & Socs’ days taking place on both the Glasnevin and Drumcondra campuses at the start of the academic year. They span everything from rugby to rock climbing, anime to jazz.

For many students, sport is an important part of the DCU experience. DCU’s Sports Complex boasts a 25 metre swimming pool, fitness centre gym, all-weather pitches and squash courts, as well as soccer, GAA and rugby pitches. DCU Dóchas Éireann, the university’s GAA club, is the largest third level Gaelic Games club in the country. Meanwhile, DCU Athletics has been Ireland’s highest achieving university club for many years. And DCU has dozens of other clubs to get involved in, from Archery to Weightlifting.

The Glasnevin campus is home to our purpose built, state-of-the-art student centre, The U, which serves the needs of a rapidly growing student body. Here, you will find the Student Leadership and Lifeskills Centre, performing arts and cultural spaces for students and the wider community, and the Entrepreneurship and Innovation Hub. Also located on our Glasnevin campus is The Helix, our renowned performing arts centre.

On our St Patrick’s campus, we have the Java Student Hub, a vibrant, warm and welcoming space where students can meet for coffee, play music, use the projector to watch events, or just relax. The walls of the Java Hub were designed based on the cultural history of St Patrick’s Campus, including the special references to the notable sporting history and history of the arts.

Accommodation

Information about accommodation each of our three campuses can be accessed here.

Student Supports

We have a number of academic, professional and social supports for students.

Student Advice & Learning Skills Centre - Offers a wide range of supports and services to students and advice

The Writing Centre - drop-in writing workshops for students through the academic year

Maths Learning Centre - provides maths support for students of all ability levels with maths modules

Student Learning - facilitate the transition from passive to active learning for students at DCU, by teaching study skills, nurturing critical thinking and building student confidence.

work with students to help them on their professional journey into graduate employment.

Our student support team offers a comprehensive support programme, helping students make that all important transition into university life and focusing on building confidence and skills which are key to success at third level.

FAQs

Faculty FAQs

• Is DCU all one campus?

DCU is a multi campus university - the Glasnevin, St Patrick's and All Hallows campuses. The St Patrick's campus is where the Education courses are taught and some of the subjects from the BA Joint Honours degree. There is a 20-25 minute walk between the campuses but there are buses and bikes available to go between them also.

Click here to see maps of all of our campuses

• If I'm studying on the St Patrick's campus, can I use the library and sports centre on the Glasnevin campus?

_Yes, all facilities such as sports and accommodation are open for all DCU students to avail of. _

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