Psychology - Applied Psychology
This fascinating and practical course provides a unique opportunity to study how psychology applies to everyday existence – including our use of technology – and explore how it can create new ways to improve quality of life.
| Award Name | Degree - Honours Bachelor (Level 8 NFQ) |
|---|---|
| NFQ Classification | Major |
| Awarding Body | Institute of Art Design and Technology |
| NFQ Level | Level 8 NFQ |
| Award Name | NFQ Classification | Awarding Body | NFQ Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| Degree - Honours Bachelor (Level 8 NFQ) | Major | Institute of Art Design and Technology | Level 8 NFQ |
Duration
4 years full-time.
Specific Subjects or course requirements
Min Entry Requirements
2 H5 + 4 O6/H7
English: O6/H7
Maths: O6/H7
Leaving Certificate Vocational Progamme LCVP
QQI FET Applicants General Information
Applicants with QQI/FETAC awards require distinctions in 3 (of 8) modules.
Applicants require at least a pass (O6/H7) in Maths in the Leaving Certificate or a pass in a mathematical methods module as part of the QQI/FETAC Award.
Careers / Further progression
What will I be able to do when I graduate?
Graduates can progress to the fields of professional psychology. The modules in Applied Psychology give graduates a competitive edge when applying for postgraduate studies, or employment in the technology or social science sectors.
Graduates can pursue postgraduate studies in psychology (e.g., clinical psychology, educational psychology, and work and organisational psychology). Graduates can study for masters’ degrees and PhDs in areas including: Counselling Psychology, Clinical Psychology, Forensic Psychology, Educational Psychology, Cognitive Neuroscience, Speech & Language Therapy, Sports Psychology, Cyberpsychology, User Experience, Multimedia, and e-Learning.
Further information
September 2026
Mature Students
We welcome applications from mature students, who must apply to the CAO.
More info for Mature https://iadt.ie/services/institute-student-services/access-social-inclusion/mature-students/
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Entry 2026
Early online application (discounted): Fee €35 Closing Date: 20 January 2026 at 5pm
Normal online application: Fee €50 Closing Date: 1 February 2026 at 5pm
Late online application - restrictions apply (see page 3 2026 CAO Handbook): Fee: €65 Closing Date: 1 May 2026 at 5pm
Change of Mind - restrictions apply (see page 3 2026 CAO Handbook): Fee: Nil Closing Date: 1 July 2026 at 5pm
Be sure to complete any action well in advance of closing dates. You should avoid making an application close to a closing date. No extensions to closing dates will be allowed and all application fees are non-refundable.
LATE APPLICATIONS
Late Applications are those which are received after 5pm on 1 February 2026. The closing date for late applications is 5pm on 1 May 2026, subject to the restrictions listed on page 3 of the 2026 CAO Handbook. The online facility for late applications opens on the 5 March 2026 at 12:00 noon - a fee of €65 applies.
Restrictions
As a CAO applicant you may experience one or more of the following restrictions based on your course choices, your category of application, or restrictions imposed by the HEIs that you wish to apply to. Please read the section on 'Restrictions' on page 3 of the 2026 CAO Handbook carefully. This section includes information on:
General Restrictions
1. Making a late application
2. Making changes to your course choices
Restricted Courses
3. Applying for a restricted course
Mature Applicants
4. Mature applicants
Supplementary Admissions Routes
5. Applying for DARE and/or HEAR
IADT’s BSc (Hons) Applied Psychology is accredited by the Psychology Society of Ireland (PSI). Accreditation refers to the process undertaken by PSI to ensure that psychology courses in Ireland are of the highest standards for training and practice in professional psychology. PSI also aims to ensure that the courses provide suitable preparation for students hoping to enter the field of psychology.
Psychology is the study of the mind and mental processes in relation to behaviour. In addition to studying the mind and mental processes in relation to behaviour, Applied Psychology is especially concerned with the practical applications of psychology to everyday life, including issues related to technology, health, education, and rehabilitation.
There is a Professional Practice & Placement module in Semester 2, Year 3.
What will I do?
Explore the same core psychology subjects that all accredited undergraduate courses in psychology do (e.g., social psychology, cognitive psychology and research methods)
Learn through activities including (but not limited to) lectures, seminars, independent study, and individual and group project work
Wide range of innovative assessments ensures that on any given day you could be doing a small-scale research project, making a game, creating a blog, giving a presentation, or designing a poster
Gain skills employers are looking for, including teamwork, communication and critical thinking
Specialise in either Psychology + Technology or Psychology + Practice from second year
What modules will I study?
Year 1
Semester 1
Research Methods + Stats 1
Psychology of Design
Introduction to Psychology 1
Cyberpsychology
IADT Connect
Semester 2
Research Methods + Stats 2
Interaction + Visual Design
Introduction to Psychology 2
Personality + Individual Differences
IADT Year 1 Workshop
Year 2
Semester 1
Research Methods + Stats 3
Cognitive Psychology
Developmental Psychology
Students select 1 elective from the list below:
Consumer Psychology
Sport + Performance Psychology
Semester 2
Applied Cognition + Perception
Lifespan Psychology
IADT Year 2 Elective
Students select 1 elective from the list below:
Understanding + Evaluating User Behaviour
Organisational Psychology
Year 3
Semester 1
Research Methods + Stats 4
Psychological Conditions
Biological Psychology
Introduction to Social Psychology
Content Management Systems – Psychology + Technology Pathway
Education + Inclusion – Psychology + Practice Pathway
Semester 2
Research Methods + Stats 5
Applied Social Psychology
Neuroscience + Society
Professional Practice + Placement
Emerging Technologies + Trends – Psychology + Technology Pathway
Educational Psychology – Psychology + Practice Pathway
Year 4
Semester 1
Advanced Research in Psychology 1
Transpersonal Psychology
Psychology of New Media + Entertainment
Semester 2
Advanced Research in Psychology 2
Major Research Project
Research Topics in HCI – Psychology + Technology Pathway
Forensic Psychology – Psychology + Practice Pathway
Grainne Kirwan
Programme Chair
Email: grainne.kirwan@iadt.ie