Psychology - Applied Psychology
This course is designed for those with an interest in psychology who would like to gain knowledge and understanding of this area.
| 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
- Leaving Certificate, Leaving Certificate Applied Programme, QQI Level 4 full major award or equivalent.
- Work/life experience may be acceptable for mature students.
- Students should be 16 years old or over at the start of the course.
- Aptitude: Applicants must have a motivation to learn, an interest in the subject area and the ability to acquire the knowledge, skills and competencies set out in the course.
- Competent written and spoken English (CEFR B1 or higher).
- Garda vetting clearance is required for all students taking this course.
Applicants who do not meet the entry requirements should make direct contact with the College to explore their application on an individual basis.
Careers / Further progression
Career Options
While students may find employment in community based services after completing this course, please note that this course is primarily aimed at students who wish to progress to further studies in a related field at Higher Education.
Third Level Progression
Students have a wide range of options for study at Third Level on successful completion of this course.
Examples of progression opportunities include:
• UCD: Psychology DN270, Criminology with Psychology DN620, Arts DN520, Humanities DN530, Law DN600, Social Sciences DN700, Social Policy and Sociology DN750.
• Trinity College Dublin: Law TR004, Psychology TR006, Social Studies (Social Work) TR084 and Deaf Studies TR016.
• Maynooth University: Arts MH10, Psychology MH106, Social Science MH107, Community and Youth Work MH116.
• DCU: Health and Society DC209, Education and Training DC235, Education- Early Childhood Education DC001, Post Primary Teacher Education- RE and English DC010.
• NCI: Psychology (PSI Accredited) NC010
• TU Dublin-Tallaght: Applied Social Care TU997
• TU Dublin- Blanchardstown: Applied Social Studies in Social Care TU991 and Community Development and Youthwork TU992.
• TU Dublin- Grangegorman: Social Care TU996 and Early Childhood Education TU995
There are many more opportunities for college progression. Please contact admin@greenhillscollege.ie with any queries.
Further information
Commencement Date: 31/08/2026.
Applications open for 2026/2027. To Apply online see "Application Weblink" above.
This course is designed for those with an interest in psychology who would like to gain knowledge and understanding of this area. It aims to give participants an introduction to the core theories and methodologies of psychology while preparing them for further study at third level. In addition, the course lays the foundation for a wide variety of people-focused careers such as social research, care work, environmental psychology, marketing and human resource management. The course is also suited to those who wish to apply psychology theories to areas of management and business.
Certification: NFQ Level 5 award made by QQI 5 Community Health Services 5M4468.
Modules:
Conflict Resolution 5N0692
Understanding Mental Health 5N3772
Psychology 5N0754
Family Studies 5N4466
Human Growth & Development 5N1279
Care Provision & Practice 5N2705
Communications 5N0690
Work Experience 5N1356
5M4468 - Community Health Services
Dublin College Further Education & Training Greenhills,
Limekiln Avenue,
Walkinstown,
Dublin 12.
D12 DP8W
Phone: 01 450 7779
Email: admin@greenhillscollege.ie