Qualification : BACHELOR OF SCIENCE DEGREE
Award Type and NFQ level : UNDERGRADUATE DEGREE (8)
CAO/MU Apply code : MH209
CAO Points : 518
Closing Date : 01 July 2025
Degree Overview
>This degree is accredited by the Psychological Society of Ireland (PSI).
>Psychology is the scientific study of mental life and behaviour. It involves areas such as Brain and Behaviour, Social Psychology, Cognitive Psychology, Developmental Psychology and Psychological Research Methods.
>The BSc Psychology degree is a four year route to a PSI- accredited degree. In third year, students have the option of spending one semester on work placement or studying abroad, and one semester on a research internship (all subject to availability).
>This degree is for students who are interested in studying the human mind and behaviours with the rigours of scientific testing.
>Students use research methods including observation, measurement, hypothesis testing, experimentation, logical inference and statistical analysis.
>For those with an ambition to have a career as a professional psychologist, this PSI-accredited degree opens up a variety of further study and career paths.
1st year
- Psychology
- Mathematics
- Choose 1 other Science subject from Biology, Chemistry, Computer Science, Engineering Science or Experimental Physics
2nd year
- Psychology as a Single Major subject
- Optional 10 credit Critical Skills or Elective
3rd year
- 1 semester on work placement (subject to availability) or studying abroad and 1 semester on a research internship
4th year
- Psychology studied as a Single Major subject
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Department of Edward M Kennedy Institute
Department of Psychology
Department of ALL Institute
Department of Social Sciences Institute (MUSSI)
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| Subject | Required | Ordinary Level Grade | Higher Level Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Irish | Yes | O6 | H7 |
| English | Yes | O6 | H7 |
| Language | No | N/A | N/A |
| Math | Yes | O4 | H7 |
| Science | Yes | O6 | H7 |
International & EU/EFTA Entry Requirements
Mature Students
Mature Applicants
Mature applicants are assessed separately to school-leavers. Mature applicants are 23 years or older by 1st January in the year of entry to the University. For part-time/flexible degrees the mature age is 21.
Mature applicants who have a disability
If you have a disability or specific learning difficulty (e.g. dyslexia), and require examination support for any required written exercise/interview which may form part of your application assessment please submit supporting documentation by 15 March 2025 to the Access Office. Unfortunately we are unable to consider applications for alternative examination accommodation after this deadline.
01 February 2025
Additional Information
Leaving Certificate Applicants
Required to present (as a minimum): 2H5 & 4O6/H7 and O6/H7 in Irish, English, O4/H7 Mathematics & O6/H7 in a Science subject (i.e. Agricultural Science, Biology, Chemistry, Computer Science, Physics, or Physics with Chemistry). MH209 Round 1 Points 2024: 518
Also consider Psychological Studies in the Bachelor of Arts degree MH101.
HEAR and DARE
DARE: The Disability Access Route to Education is a third level alternative admissions scheme for school-leavers whose disabilities have had a negative impact on their second level education.
HEAR: The Higher Education Access Route is a third level admissions scheme for school leavers from socioeconomically disadvantaged backgrounds.
Contact the Access Office for more information about these access routes.
The Maynooth Education
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Categories of applicant:
- School-leavers (Leaving Certificate students)
- Mature students (23 years or older by 1st January in the year of entry to the University/part-time degrees the mature age is 21)
- EU/EFTA/UK students
- International students (outside the EU)
- QQI (Further Education) students
- Transferring students
- Deferring students