| Course Name |
Psychology |
| Course Provider |
Cork College of FET - Morrison's Island Campus |
| Alternative Provider(s) |
Maynooth University, Cork ETB |
| Course Code |
11840 (Assigned by Qualifax. Not an official code) |
| Course Type |
Lifelong Learning |
| Qualifications |
| Award Name | NFQ Classification | Awarding Body | NFQ Level |
| Special Purpose Certificate (Level 7 NFQ)
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Special Purpose |
National University of Ireland |
Level 7 NFQ |
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| Apply To |
Course provider |
| Attendance Options |
Part time, Evening, Online or Distance |
| Location (Districts) |
Cork City |
| Enrolment and Start Dates Comment |
Start Date: Monday 3rd October 2022
Enrolment details
You may choose one of the following when enrolling for a course.
• Enrol ONLINE ccocnightcollege.ie to avoid queues.
• If you enrol online, there is no need to come to the college.
• By post or at the college during office hours 9.00am-4.30pm.
• Payment may be made at the main office in the college.
• By Telephone 021-4222100 to pay by VISA, Mastercard or Laser. |
| Application Date |
Where to apply:
Please apply through Cork College of Commerce website or apply directly to NUI Maynooth using the link below https://www.maynoothuniversity.ie/adult-and-communityeducation/how-apply |
| Duration |
100 hours part-time over 1 year. Tuesday 18:00 - 21:30
Depending on the advice from the government we may have to switch to online classes at short notice. Learners will need to have wi-fi and access to a PC or laptop. |
| Course Fee |
Expand+€1,250 (part payment options available through NUI Maynooth). Discounts do not apply to NUI courses.
Terms & Conditions
• All fees must be paid for before classes commence.
• Learners cannot attend a class without an official receipt.
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Hide-€1,250 (part payment options available through NUI Maynooth). Discounts do not apply to NUI courses.
Terms & Conditions
• All fees must be paid for before classes commence.
• Learners cannot attend a class without an official receipt.
• Fees do not cover the cost of materials, learners will be expected to bear the cost of materials where costs arise.
• Fees are strictly non-refundable.
• Receipts must be presented to the class teacher on the first night of tuition so that enrolment details may be entered on the class register.
• Where course fees are being funded by an employer I government or community agency the learner should complete the application form and return completed and stamped with the company stamp.
Refund policy
A full refund will be given to all applicants for courses, which do not proceed. Learners who attend one night of a course are not entitled to a refund. We regret we cannot entertain any other requests for refunds.
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| Entry Requirements |
Admission Requirements:
• Participants must be 21 years or over from 1st January (Proof of ID on enrolment).
• Have adequate skills to participate fully in an NUI Certificate level course.
Credit Transfer System:
The NUI Certificate is linked to the European Credit Transfer System (ECTS). This means that learners may acquire credits and apply for exemptions to other courses within the credit transfer system. The NUI Certificate courses carry up to 20 credits. (ECTS). |
| Financial Support |
Expand+Available Discounts
• €10 discount if you enrol online
• Social Welfare 30% reduction in tuition cost
• Old Age Pension 50% reduction in tuition cost
• Proof of SW and OAP to be included with application
• Day Students 40% reduction ...
Hide-Available Discounts
• €10 discount if you enrol online
• Social Welfare 30% reduction in tuition cost
• Old Age Pension 50% reduction in tuition cost
• Proof of SW and OAP to be included with application
• Day Students 40% reduction in tuition cost
• Please also check other fee waiver entitlements with Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection (DEASP), INTREO or your Local Employment Service (LES) office that you may be eligible for.
Restricted availability on certain courses where discounts do not apply
Terms and Conditions
• Discounts apply to tuition costs for certain courses only.
• Discounts cannot be applied for through the online registration system for OAP/Social Welfare/Day Student.
• Proof of discount must be provided at registration in the college main reception.
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| Comment |
Expand+Accreditation: Level 7 NUI Certificate In Psychology.
The college reserves the right to cancel or restructure any course. Classes are offered to subject to sufficient demand.
Important Information
The approach to delivery may have to be adjust...
Hide-Accreditation: Level 7 NUI Certificate In Psychology.
The college reserves the right to cancel or restructure any course. Classes are offered to subject to sufficient demand.
Important Information
The approach to delivery may have to be adjusted at short notice moving to online depending on advice from the Government. Refunds will NOT BE given if classes have to move online from the classroom. Please ensure that you have access to a device to support your learning and you are comfortable to move online.
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| Course Content |
Course Aim:
The course aims to introduce participants to the main psychological theories and examine their contribution of the development of the discipline.
The NUI Certificate in Psychology certified by NUI Maynooth is designed to provide participants with the opportunity to develop an understanding of psychology and to explore its relevance to the individual, community and society. |
| Subjects Taught |
Module 1: Introduction to Psychology and Study Skills
Module 2: The Biological Basis of Behaviour
Module 3: Learning and Feeling
Module 4: Personality
Module 5: The Development of The Individual
Module 6: Introduction to Social Psychology
Module 7: Introduction To Abnormal Psychology
Module 8: Introduction To Social Research |
| Assessment Method |
Assessment Procedures:
• 85% Minimum Attendance Research Project / Essays
• Participation in Class Report based on Learning Journal |
| Further Enquiries |
Phone: 021-4222100
Email: nightcollege@ccoc.ie
Web: ccocnightcollege.ie |
| Location |
Classes will be held in the Cork College of Commerce and are accredited by NUI Maynooth. |
| Course Web Page |
Web Page - Click Here |