Psychology
This innovative degree explores how psychological principles can address pressing global challenges. Students gain interdisciplinary skills to understand and influence human behaviour, promoting sustainability, social justice, and well-being through research, community engagement, and real-world applications.
| 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 |
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
Careers / Further progression
What will I do after I graduate?
Graduates of the programme can pursue careers in sustainability, public policy, community development, environmental consultancy, and behavioural science. Roles may include sustainability consultant, policy advisor, environmental psychologist, or community engagement coordinator. Graduates are also well-suited for positions in NGOs, local government, and corporate social responsibility teams. For further study, options include postgraduate degrees in psychology, environmental science, urban studies, or public health. The programme also provides a pathway toward professional psychology training (subject to PSI accreditation).
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/
30
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
* Subject to Validation
This innovative degree explores how psychological principles can address pressing global challenges. Students gain interdisciplinary skills to understand and influence human behaviour, promoting sustainability, social justice, and well-being through research, community engagement, and real-world applications.
What is this course about?
This programme explores the dynamic relationship between people, their environments, and social contexts. Integrating core psychological theory with real-world challenges, the course focuses on sustainability, behaviour change, mental well-being, and social justice. Students will study how environmental factors influence human behaviour and how psychology can inform solutions to global issues such as climate change, urbanisation, and inequality. Through interdisciplinary learning, research projects, and practical placements, graduates will develop the skills needed to design interventions, influence policy, and contribute meaningfully to communities, promoting healthier, more sustainable, and socially cohesive environments across a range of sectors.
What will I do?
Students on the programme will engage in a diverse mix of learning activities, including lectures, seminars, practical workshops, and community-based projects. They will explore core areas of psychology—cognitive, social, environmental, and developmental—while applying this knowledge to real-world challenges such as climate action, urban design, and social inequality.
Students will conduct independent research, develop behaviour change interventions, and gain hands-on experience. Collaborative, project-based learning will build critical thinking, communication, and research skills, preparing graduates to make meaningful contributions in sectors like sustainability, public health, urban planning, and policy development.
Year 1
Environmental Psychology
Psychological Approaches to Sustainability
Intro to Psychology
Cognitive Psychology
Intro to Social Psychology
Research Methods and Statistics
Personality and Individual Differences
Year 2
Applied Social Psychology
Psychology in Communication and Social Engagement
Applied Cognition
Biological Psychology
Developmental and Lifespan Psychology
Quantitative Analysis
Year 3
Advanced Research Methods in Psychology
Social Influence and Behaviour Change
Cross-Cultural Psychology
Community Psychology and Social Justice
Applications of Psychobiology and Social Psychology
Major Research Project
International Study Opportunities
After Year 2, students may choose an optional Erasmus year abroad, immersing in a new cultural and academic environment. They’ll study at a partner institution, gain global perspectives, foster cross-cultural collaboration, and enhance adaptability.
Dr John Greaney
Programme Chair
Email: John.Greaney@iadt.ie
Admissions Queries
Email: admissions@iadt.ie