Program start date | Application deadline |
2024-10-09 | - |
2025-01-22 | - |
Program Overview
This 16-week lecture series offers an overview of contemporary psychology, featuring cutting-edge research from Trinity College Dublin's School of Psychology. Topics range from infant language acquisition to dementia, providing insights into the human mind and behavior. Participants who attend at least 12 lectures will receive a certificate of attendance, but the course does not provide an academic qualification.
Program Outline
Outline:
- This course will present an overview of contemporary psychology and introduce participants to cutting-edge research undertaken by School of Psychology staff.
- Topics can include:
- How babies learn to talk.
- Brain imaging.
- Using emotions to overcome emotional distress.
- Early adversity and later development.
- Social neuroscience.
- Imagination.
- Dementia.
Teaching:
- This course is a lecture-only series, and there are no exams or course work involved.
- Participants who attend at least 12 out of the 16 lectures will receive a certificate of attendance.
Other:
- The course will run for 16 weeks, commencing Wednesday 9th October 2024.
- In the first term (Michaelmas) the course runs for 9 weeks, while the second term (Hillary), commencing Wednesday 22nd January 2025, will run for 7 weeks.
- Classes will take place on Wednesday evenings from 7pm to 8.15pm and will be held on Trinity College campus and online via Zoom.
- Course dates and venue will be confirmed on the psychology evening course website - https://psychology.tcd.ie/evening-course/ - in due course.
Trinity College Dublin
Overview:
Trinity College Dublin is Ireland's leading university, known for its vibrant community of staff, students, and alumni. It is considered one of the world's great universities, located in the heart of Dublin, a city renowned for its rich history and culture.
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Student Life and Campus Experience:
The university boasts a dynamic and energetic atmosphere, fostering a sense of community among its members. Students can expect a stimulating environment where ideas are exchanged and explored.