Psychology - Applied Psychology with Psychotherapy
This foundation course aims to give participants an introduction to the core theories and methodologies of psychology and prepare them for further study at third level. In addition, the course also lays the foundation for a wide variety of ‘people-focused’ careers in social research, environmental psychology and human resource management.
| Award Name | Level 5 Certificate (Level 5 NFQ) |
|---|---|
| NFQ Classification | Major |
| Awarding Body | QQI |
| NFQ Level | Level 5 NFQ |
| Award Name | NFQ Classification | Awarding Body | NFQ Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| Level 5 Certificate (Level 5 NFQ) | Major | QQI | Level 5 NFQ |
Duration
1 year full-time.
Entry Requirements
A minimum of 5 passes at ordinary level in the Leaving Certificate or its equivalent.
OR
Leaving Certificate Vocational, Leaving Certificate Applied or QQI Level 4 qualifications.
The Leaving Certificate is not a requirement for mature students and appropriate experience can be considered as being equivalent to the Leaving Certificate.
All applicants will be invited to an Applicant Information Meeting.
Careers / Further progression
Higher Education Links
For information on all relevant higher education links visit www.qqi.ie , www.cao.ie and the websites of the relevant higher education institutions. Intending applicants are advised at all times to confirm linked awards, any additional module requirements, applications processes and scoring systems with the Admission Offices of the participating Higher Education Institutions or visit www.cao.ie
Examples of Progression to Higher Education
Full-time Courses:
UCD – BSc (Hons) Psychology – DN720
Maynooth University – Psychology – MH106
TCD – BA Psychology- TR006
IADT Dun Laoghaire – BSC (Hons) Applied Psychology – DL825
NCI –BA (Hons) Psychology- NC010 (self- funded course, fees apply)
UCC- BA (Hons) Applied Psychology- Ck120
WIT – BA (Hons) Psychology- WD163
UCD – BSc Social Science –DN700
UCD – B SocSc Social Policy & Sociology –DN750
Maynooth University – Arts – MH101
Maynooth University- Social Science –MH107
South East Technology University (SETU) Ballsbridge College has a progression agreement with SETU linking this course’s QQI award (5M4468) to a range of WIT degrees.
Please see https://www.wit.ie/future_students/fe_progression/further-education-progression-scheme
Further information
The registration fee for courses is €100 for 2026/2027. Please note that some courses may require additional payments.
Grants are available to eligible students. Eligibility depends on individual financial circumstances and a grant must be applied for, through Student Universal Service Ireland (SUSI), see www.susi.ie.
Psychology is the scientific investigation of behaviour and mental processes. It aims to study how a person thinks, feels and acts in any social situation. The main emphasis is on the individual and how they can affect and be affected by, social contact with other parties.
Applied Psychology avails of general psychological principles and theories and uses them to investigate problems in the area of business management, product design, ergonomics, law, health and mental health. To do this, Applied Psychologists use a range of measurement techniques. These include observation, case studies, psychometric tests, surveys and experiments.
This foundation course aims to give participants an introduction to the core theories and methodologies of psychology and prepare them for further study at third level. In addition, the course also lays the foundation for a wide variety of ‘people-focused’ careers in social research, environmental psychology and human resource management.
Psychology
Behavioural Studies
Human Growth & Development
Statistics
Social Studies
Personal Effectiveness
Safety & Health at Work
Word Processing
Work Experience
Disclaimer: The college reserves the right to make any alterations to any programme as might be required. Where there is insufficient enrolment a course may be cancelled.
5M4468 - Community Health Services
QQI Certificate in Community Health Services (5M4468) – NFQ Level 5
Certification Awarding Body: QQI
Award Title: Certificate in Community Health Services
Award Code: 5M4468
Level: 5 – Further Education & Training
Please note the above course descriptor is subject to change.
City of Dublin FET College Ballsbridge Campus
Shelbourne Road,
Ballsbridge,
Dublin 4,
Ireland D04 R201
e: info@ballsbridge.cdetb.ie
t: 01 668 4806