BA (Hons) in Psychology
Course code: WD163
What is the BA (Hons) in Psychology with Arts?
The three-year degree programme in Psychology with Arts offers students the opportunity to follow a major course in Psychology alongside minor study in an associate humanities discipline. Psychology is the scientific study of behavior and mental processes. As such, the mission of the BA (Honours) in Psychology with Arts is to help students learn to think like psychologists. To achieve this goal, students generate and evaluate empirical evidence while considering theoretical perspectives of the discipline. Students actively engage with a rigorous academic program that includes comprehensive coursework and student research. The structure and content of the degree will provide students with a comprehensive understanding of human behaviour for a dynamic and fast changing world. Students who undertake the BA (Hons) in Psychology will have to be capable of studying across a wide range of disciplines, including Statistics.
This degree is accredited by the Psychological Society of Ireland (PSI)
Career Opportunities
This programme develops multi-skilled individuals with a wide range of transferable skills and provides industry with graduates who are capable of strategically managing all aspects of their environment. A graduate of the BA (Hons) in Psychology will be an enthusiastic and confident practitioner, comfortable with their ability to learn, and able to adapt to an ever-changing society. They will be ready to embark on a challenging and rewarding career in a variety of differing employment positions.
Follow on Study
Masters degrees by Research in the School of Humanities, as well as various other taught Masters programmes both in WIT and in other third level Colleges in Ireland and the UK.
Subjects
Students will study Psychology as their Major Subject in Year 1 in addition to taking two Minor Subjects from associate Humanities disciplines . These Minor Subjects must be chosen from Groups 1, 2 or 3 of the Bachelor of Arts (Hons) programme, but not more than one subject can be taken from each group. Please see WD200 for details. On successful completion of year one, students will continue with their Major Subject, Psychology, and choose one of their two Minor Subjects to study in years two and three of the programme.
Course Outline
Semester: 1
Introduction to Psychology
History of Psychology
Introduction to Statistical Analysis and Design
Critical and Creative Thinking
Minor Subject 1 Module 1
Minor Subject 2 Module 1
Semester: 2
Introduction to Biological Psychology
Developmental Psychology
Introduction to Cognition and Perception
Introduction to Research Methods
Minor Subject 1 Module 2
Minor Subject 2 Module 2
Semester: 3
Advanced Cognitive Psychology
Individual Differences
Intermediate Statistical Analysis and Design
Applied Research
Minor Subject Module 3
Minor Subject Module 4
Semester: 4
Abnormal Psychology
Introduction to Social Psychology
Advanced Statistical Analysis and Design
Psychology Laboratories
Minor Subject Module 5
Minor Subject Module 6
Semester: 5
Clinical and Experimental Neuropsychology
Advanced Social Psychology
Psychology and Crime
Dissertation: Psychology 1
Minor Subject Module 7
Minor Subject Module 8
Semester: 6
Counselling Psychology
Organisational Psychology
Health Psychology
Dissertation: Psychology 2
Minor Subject Module 9
Minor Subject Module 10
Course Facts
Course Title: BA (Hons) in Psychology
Course Code: WD163
Course Level: 8
Duration: 3 years
Course Entry
Leaving Certificate:
- Number of subjects at grade D or better: 6
- Number at higher level grade C or better: 2
Required Subjects:
- English/Irish: OD3/HD3
- Mathematics: OD3/HD3
For applicants intending to choose a Language as an associated subject, if that be
- French: a grade of HC3 level, or equivalent, in Leaving Certificate French is required.
- German Post Leaving Certificate: a grade of HC3 level, or equivalent, in Leaving Certificate German is required.
For all ab initio languages (those starting language as a beginner) there are no special requirements
For further information
Email: appliedarts@wit.ie
Recent Entry Points
| Year | 2006 | 2007 | 2008 | 2009 | 2010 |
| Minimum Points | n/a | 320 | 340 | 375 | 390 |
