Psychology and Disruptive Technologies

Program Overview

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Psychology and Disruptive Technologies

Overview

Are you interested in working at the cutting edge of behaviour change and technology? Do you want to gain the collaborative and transferable skills you’ll need to move forward in a society driven by digital and technological innovation? This course enables you to study psychology and understand how disruptive technologies are fundamentally changing how we think, behave and live.

Course Details

• CAO Code: DC210
• Course Type: Undergraduate
• NFQ Level: 8
• Placement: Yes
• Delivery Modes: Full-Time
• Minimum Points: 496
• Duration: Four Years

Careers & Further Options

Careers

This programme will provide the skills, expertise and values for you to be able to work in a rapidly changing and diverse technological environment in behaviour change, mental wellbeing, health, enhancement and rehabilitation, and innovation.

You can also apply to train professionally as a psychologist after successfully completing this degree and this course is accredited by the Psychological Society of Ireland.

Career Areas

• Telehealth and Diagnostics
• Information Technology
• Healthcare
• Cognitive Science and Cognitive Technologies (Artificial Intelligence)
• Social Robotics
• Mixed Reality
• Human Technology Interaction (HTI)
• Education

Career Prospects

• Data Management
• Data Visualisation
• Further Study - Teacher
• Further Study - Professional Psychologist
• Researcher/Behavioural Scientist in Industry/Academia/NGOs/Other

Entry Requirements

General Entry Requirements

• Minimum of O4 or H6 in Mathematics

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.

Advanced Entry

No Entry Path

International Applications

International candidates are expected to have educational qualifications of a standard equivalent to those outlined above. In addition, where such candidates are non-native speakers of the English language they must satisfy the university of their competency in the English language.

Course Structure

Year 1

• Introduction to Psychology
• Cognition
• Social Psychology
• Critical thinking, Enterprise and Collaboration Skills
• Research Skills 1
• Psychology of Disruptive Innovation
• Personality Psychology
• Data Visualisation and Science Communication
• Web Design
• Programming Fundamentals

Year 2

• Child Development
• Biological Psychology
• Research Skills 2
• Psychological Measurement and Assessment
• Science, Technology and Society
• The Person, Ethics and Technology
• Behaviour Change and Technology
• Programming Fundamentals
• Developing Internet Applications

Year 3

• Cognition across the lifespan
• Research Skills 3
• Lifespan
• Psychological Health, Difficulties and Disorders
• Digital Citizenship in the Community
• Advanced Web Design
• Topics in Innovative and Disruptive Technologies
• INTRA

Year 4

• Psychology Research Project
• Social Psychology and Contemporary Issues
• Technology, Policy and Safety
• Neuropsychology
• eHealth, eWell-being and Digital Therapeutics
• E-Journal Club
• Introduction to Machine Learning

Fees and Funding

Fees

• 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 or 1st May

Applicants presenting examinations from outside the EU

Candidates should apply directly here. 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

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.

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.