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Subjects Required
Minimum of O4 or H6 in Mathematics

General Entry Requirements
A minimum of six Leaving Certificate subjects at Grade O6 or H7, with at least two at H5, which must include the subjects Mathematics AND eithe...

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Subjects Required
Minimum of O4 or H6 in Mathematics

General Entry Requirements
A minimum of six Leaving Certificate subjects at Grade O6 or H7, with at least two at H5, which must include the subjects Mathematics AND either English or Irish.

Leaving Certificate Mathematics Requirements
DCU does not award points for the subject of Mathematics at Leaving Certificate Ordinary Alternative or Foundation Level.

This subject will be accepted for admission purposes for the following courses:

BA in Applied Language and Translation Studies
BA in Contemporary Culture and Society
BSc in Education and Training
BA in Journalism
BA in International Relations
BA in Communication Studies
BA Gaeilge agus Iriseoireacht (Irish and Journalism)
Bachelor of Civil Law (Law and Society)
BSc in Multimedia
Bachelor of Arts (Joint Honours)
Bachelor of Early Childhood Education

Leaving Certificate Subject Combinations
Certain subjects will not be scored separately if they occur in combination with subjects that are similar in content. In each case, the highest individual grade will be scored.

The following six groups of subjects are affected by this:
1 Music and Musicianship, Music A, Music B

2 Economics, Agricultural Economics

3 Physics with Chemistry – if combined with Physics and Chemistry, only two best scored – if combined with Physics or Chemistry, only best scored

4 History, Economics and Economic History – if all three are taken, only the best two will be scored

5 Latin, Classical Studies

6 Greek, Classical Studies

Bonus Points for Honours Mathematics
25 bonus points will continue to be awarded in 2017 for higher level mathematics, at grades H6 and above in the Irish Leaving Certificate or equivalent.

Expand+EU/EEA and Non-EU
DCU has an active mature student body and strongly encourages applications from mature candidates (those aged 23 years or above on 1st January in the year of entry). As a mature student, your wealth of knowledge and experience wi...

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DCU has an active mature student body and strongly encourages applications from mature candidates (those aged 23 years or above on 1st January in the year of entry). As a mature student, your wealth of knowledge and experience will make a valuable contribution to the university, and we are always working towards widening participation to allow mature students gain entry onto DCU courses.

What are the entry requirements?
Applying as a mature applicant means that you do not compete with Leaving Certificate students for places at DCU. Instead, experience other than examination grades is taken into consideration – this may be work experience, further studies or other relevant experience. For some courses, however, particular Leaving Certificate subjects may be necessary. In all cases, the university will want to know that you have the ability and motivation to make the most of your studies at DCU.

What supports are available for mature students?
There is a wide network of services. The Mature Student Academic Writing Week prepares you for college life through workshops on topics such as academic writing, citing and referencing. Other topics include supports for students at DCU, such as the Mathematics Learning Centre, IT supports and the Mature Student Society. You will also have access to Student Support and Development workshops throughout the academic year for example CV Clinics, Learning Students and Motivational Workshops.

What financial supports are available to mature students?
There are a number of sources, including the Government’s Free Fees Initiative, the Higher Education Grants Scheme, the Back to Education Allowance and the DCU Student Assistance Fund, once a registered DCU student. Information on these schemes is available at www.studentfinance.ie.

Where can I find out more?
For the Mature Student Officer, please contact 01 700 6987. For general and admission enquiries, please contact the Registry on T +353 (0)1 700 5338 E registry@dcu.ie

How do I apply?
All mature applicants for full-time study must apply to the Central Applications Office (CAO) by 1st February in the year of entry.

Expand+There are many different ways to enter DCU. While candidates are primarily assessed on the basis of their second level examinations, other assessments are in place for mature students, students from socio-economic disadvantaged backgrounds, students ...

Hide-There are many different ways to enter DCU. While candidates are primarily assessed on the basis of their second level examinations, other assessments are in place for mature students, students from socio-economic disadvantaged backgrounds, students with disabilities/specific learning difficulties and transfer students. The university is committed to welcoming students from countries worldwide. For Undergraduate Admissions - General Information please go to: http://www.dcu.ie/registry/undergrad.shtml

Expand+Early online application (discounted): Fee €25 Closing Date: 20th January 2017 at 5:15pm

Normal online application: Fee €40 Closing Date: 1st February 2017 at 5:15pm

Late online application - restrictions apply: Fee: €50 Closing Date: 1st May 2...

Hide-Early online application (discounted): Fee €25 Closing Date: 20th January 2017 at 5:15pm

Normal online application: Fee €40 Closing Date: 1st February 2017 at 5:15pm

Late online application - restrictions apply: Fee: €50 Closing Date: 1st May 2017 at 5:15 pm

Change of Mind: Fee: Nil Closing Date: 1st July 2017 5:15 pm

Exceptional online late application - see page 14 of the 2017 CAO Handbook: Fee €50 Closing Date: 22nd July 2017 at 5:15pm

You should avoid submitting an application close to a closing date. No extensions to closing dates will be allowed and all fees are non-refundable.

LATE APPLICATIONS
Late Applications are those which are received after 5:15pm on 1st February 2017 and will be accepted up to 5:15pm on 1st May 2017, subject to the restricitions listed on page 3 of the 2017 CAO Handbook.

Late Applications (Exception to Timetable)
The exceptional closing date of 22nd of July at 5:15pm applies only to applicants who are currently undergraduate students in any year in any one of the participating HEIs (subject to the exclusions listed below). In order to avail of the Exceptional Late Application facility you must have entered the HEI through the CAO system.

If you did not enter your current course through the CAO system, you must first contact the Admissions Office of the HEI to which you wish to apply and they will inform you if you may submit an application direct to the institution.

Exclusions:
You may submit a late application only for entry to courses other than your existing course. If you wish to repeat the year in the same course you must arrange this within your HEI.

Mary Immaculate College Limerick, Trinity College Dublin and the University of Limerick have special procedures in place in the case of current or previous students who wish to apply for entry to another course in the same HEI. Such applicants must contact their Admissions Office to determine the application procedure. However, if you are a student in another HEI and you wish to apply to any of these three HEIs, you should apply through CAO.

Refer to page 15 of the 2017 CAO Handbook on how to make an Exceptional Late Application.

Restricted-category Applicants
Mature applicants – most HEIs will require mature applicants, who wish to be assessed on mature grounds, to have applied to CAO by 1st February 2017 at 5:15pm. (This restriction does not apply if the applicant wishes to be considered on the basis of school leaving qualifications only.) For more information about applying to CAO on the basis of mature years go to www.cao.ie/mature.

Applying for the HEAR and/or DARE schemes – to be considered for the HEAR and/or DARE schemes applicants must have registered on the CAO system by 1st February 2017 at 5:15pm and must have completed the HEAR/DARE application form by 1st March 2017 at 5:15pm – supporting documents must be sent to CAO offices before 1st April 2017 at 5:15pm.

Expand+Why DCU?

• Dynamic lecturing team.
• Innovative teaching methodologies.
• Small classes allowing for individual attention from high-quality staff.
• Student-centred learning philosophy.
• INTRA work placement.
• Accessible academic and pastor...

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• Dynamic lecturing team.
• Innovative teaching methodologies.
• Small classes allowing for individual attention from high-quality staff.
• Student-centred learning philosophy.
• INTRA work placement.
• Accessible academic and pastoral support system.
• High level of technical expertise and support available.

Understanding Psychology
Psychology is concerned with all aspects of behaviour and the thoughts, feelings and motivations underlying such behaviour. While psychologists differ in their interests within the field of psychology and in the type of work they do, they all approach the study of psychology in a scientific way.

Psychologists are concerned with practical problems such as:

• How can we ease the effects of parental divorce on children?

• How can we make sure that eyewitness accounts in court are reliable?

• How should people act on a date

• How can we help people to overcome depression, stress or phobias?

• How do footballers keep their anger in check on the pitch?

• What makes a good manager?

• How can teachers ensure students are learning effectively?

• What can the study of the brain tell us about self-control?

If you think these research questions are interesting, then you may be interested in studying psychology.

About You
You should possess good verbal, written and interpersonal skills, be flexible, hard-working and creative, with an enquiring mind and the ability to think critically.

Course Structure
This is a four-year degree. The core subjects include research, design and quantitative methods, cognitive psychology, developmental and lifespan psychology, biological bases of behaviour, social psychology, personality and individual differences, educational psychology, sports psychology, health psychology, and organisational psychology. In addition to the core subjects, you can also choose from a range of optional subjects from a variety of discipline areas.

The combination of modules will enhance your appreciation of the inter-relationship between psychology and other discipline areas, as well as your understanding of the impact psychology has on various aspects of human experience.

This degree places particular emphasis on the application of psychology. You will participate in experimental, practical, survey and observational work. This will allow the development of expertise in practical-based psychological methods while deepening your understanding of the theoretical knowledge you are acquiring. You will undertake an independent research project in Year Four, which will give you the opportunity to reflect on these valuable skills.

In addition, you will be given the opportunity to apply and understand psychology in real-life situations. DCU’s INTRA programme is a work experience programme undertaken by students in Ireland or abroad. Your INTRA will comprise a practice placement that will provide you with complementary practical and professional development opportunities and assist in your exploration of potential careers. Your practice placement also provides the opportunity to critically reflect on theoretical perspectives you have learned.

Additional Information
Students will avail of psychological expertise from three faculties within DCU. The inter-faculty aspect of this degree course ensures that students not only graduate with a Level 8 Award in Psychology, but also gain an excellent grounding in the applied areas of health psychology, educational psychology, organisational psychology and sports psychology.

Students benefit from a personal tutor system and regular feedback sessions. Students can also avail of online support via LOOP, an online learning environment where academic peer forums may be established and where support and advice from academic staff is provided.

Expand+Year One

Introduction to Psychology
Positive Psychology
Child Development
Cognitive Psychology
Critical Thinking
Social Psychology
Biological Psychology
Philosophy
Perception
Psychology Research Skills

Year One Options
Anthropology
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Introduction to Psychology
Positive Psychology
Child Development
Cognitive Psychology
Critical Thinking
Social Psychology
Biological Psychology
Philosophy
Perception
Psychology Research Skills

Year One Options
Anthropology
Marketing

Year Two
Personality Psychology
Education Psychology
Sports Psychology
Biological Psychology
Organisational Psychology
Psychological Measurement and Assessment
Health Psychology
Experimental Behaviour Analysis
Psychology Research Skills

Year Two Options
Society, Health and Illness
Human Resource Management
Sexuality and Society
Industrial Relations
Freedom & Health

Year Three
Working in Psychology
Cognitive Psychology
Life-Span Development
Research Skills
Practice / INTRA Placement

Year Three Options
Behavioural Neuroscience
Programming for Experimental Psychology
Counselling Psychology
Law and Neuroscience
ABA Across the Lifespan
Psychopharmacology
Psychology, Illness and Disability
Applied Psychology and Work

Year Four
Neuropsychology
Abnormal Psychology
Theoretical Issues and Approaches
Social Psychology and Contemporary Issues
Project

Year Four Options
Crime and Psychology
Psychology of Adolescence
Psychology of Self Control
Psychoanalysis
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