AU698 · Level 8 · 4 years

Psychology

Atlantic Technological University - Galway / Mayo · Connacht

2026 Round 1 points

356

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About this course

A psychology degree covering human behaviour and the mind. It looks at questions such as how conflict starts, how children learn language and how memory works.

How long
4 years
What you study
First year covers social psychology, research methods, individual differences, developmental psychology, and behaviour and cognition. Later you study biology and psychology, abnormal psychology, conflict, research ethics, statistics and ageing. In fourth year you complete a research project on a topic of your choice.
Placement and abroad
Year 3 is a work placement where you see psychology in professional, social and community settings.
Where it can lead
The placement helps with graduate jobs and further training or study.
Who it suits
Suits students who are curious about people, enjoy research and writing, and are comfortable with some statistics.

Summary written by FindMyCollegeCourse.ie from the college's own course information. Check the college website for full details.

About Social and behavioural sciences

Study of human behavior, psychology, and society

Examine human behavior, social interactions, and societal structures. These degrees focus on understanding how individuals and groups think, feel, and behave, as well as how social, cultural, economic, and political factors influence behavior and society. E.g. Psychology, Sociology, Criminology.

Points history

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Round 1 points by year

YearRound 1Final (end of season)Middle student
2026356Published after the final round
2025 352352424
2024 358349398
2023 357357462

Round 1 is the points needed for a first-round offer. Final is the lowest points offered a place after all rounds. Middle student is the points of the student in the middle of everyone who got a place. * means not everyone on those points got a place (random selection). Source: CAO points lists.

Subject requirements

  • English or Irish: Higher H7 or Ordinary O6 or Foundation F2
  • Mathematics: Higher H7 or Ordinary O6 or Foundation F2

These are the course's own subject requirements. You also need to meet the college's general minimum entry requirements.

See the course on the Atlantic Technological University - Galway / Mayo website ↗

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