Program Overview

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Diploma in Psychology 1 Year

Overview

The Diploma in Psychology is a one-year part-time program that allows learners to complete three core modules within the BA (Hons) in Psychology degree in DBS School of Arts. The program aims to introduce learners to the study of human behavior in all its forms, normal and abnormal, nature and learned, productive and destructive.

Programme Aims and Objectives

The program allows learners to exit after a year of study with a Diploma or continue as a part-time psychology learner (to progress to the degree program, students must meet minimum entry requirements for part-time students). Across the program, three key areas are studied: Psychological Foundations, Foundations in Social Psychology, and Developmental Psychology.

Timetable

The provisional timetable for the program can be viewed online.

Assessment

To meet the requirements of the Diploma in Psychology, learners will be required to complete continuous assessment for all three subjects and two end-of-year examinations. Continuous assessment will vary in style and purpose from module to module, depending upon the nature of the subject material and the teaching and learning objectives of the module.

Course Content

Psychological Foundations

This module is intended to introduce first-time students to the variety of subjects covered within the area of psychology. An important part of this module is learning about the scientific method, which will explain some of the methods used to carry out research in psychology as well as much of the terminology that is used in the discipline.

Foundations in Social Psychology

This module will examine the basic principles and themes within Social Psychology as well as recent research, trends, and findings. Students will explore the contributions made by Social Psychology to the understanding of the individual, the interpersonal processes, and group processes.

Developmental Psychology

This module will introduce the topic of developmental psychology, which can be defined as the systematic study of the developing person across the lifespan. Learners will discover the changes that occur across different domains of development throughout infancy and childhood, developmental theories and concepts, and the methods involved in developmental research.

Structure

The Diploma in Psychology favors a student-centered learning approach under which lecturers introduce students to subject areas and act as guides and facilitators to students in their study of the subject. Within each module, there will be plenty of scope for traditional lectures, seminars, practical, and tutorial sessions.

Career Progression Opportunities

Students will also be able to apply the skills they have learned during the program to a variety of areas including careers in psychology in the public sector, especially social services, caring professions, legal areas, or those in the policing or nursing vocations.

Further Study Options

On successful completion of this program and all related assessment, learners may choose to progress onto the BA (Hons) in Psychology evening degree at DBS School of Arts and receive an exemption from the three modules at degree level (minimum entry requirements apply).

Student Profile

Typically, participants on the program can be divided into two categories. Some students have a general interest in the area of psychology and consequently wish to pursue this interest by entering and completing the Diploma in Psychology. Other learners undertake the Diploma as an introduction to studying in the field of psychology and then, having successfully completed the Diploma (and having met minimum entry requirements for modular learners), proceed to study on the BA (Hons) in Psychology program in DBS School of Arts.

Fees

The fee for the Diploma in Psychology is €2,000. This is inclusive of tuition, registration, exam fees, and DBS library membership. This fee must be paid in full before the course begins.

Certification

Dublin Business School

Schedule

1 evening per week, 6.15-9.30pm

Next Intake

September 2025

Duration

1 year (part-time)

Mode

Online

Categories

• Part-Time
• Arts
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• Psychology & Social Science
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