CK120 · Level 8 · 3 years

Applied Psychology

University College Cork (NUI) · Munster

2026 Round 1 points

543

Down 11 points since 2023 (554).

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Please note: There is a new QQI route into this course for holders of the QQI award 6M2218.

About this course

UCC's BA Applied Psychology is a three-year degree accredited by the Psychological Society of Ireland. It covers psychology broadly, from the brain and child development to work and ageing.

How long
3 years
What you study
First year covers biological, social and developmental psychology, learning, perception and research methods with statistics. Second year adds childhood, ageing, cognition and an introduction to clinical psychology. In third year you do a research project and pick electives such as forensic, health or positive psychology.
Where it can lead
Graduates can train further in areas like clinical psychology or research, or work in HR, marketing, health and social services, criminal justice and industry.
Who it suits
Suits students curious about how people think and behave who are comfortable with statistics and research.

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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

2023554202453220255362026543

Round 1 points by year

YearRound 1Final (end of season)Middle student
2026543Published after the final round
2025 536533566
2024 532511543
2023 554554576

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

  • All Languages: Higher H7 or Ordinary O6
  • English: Higher H7 or Ordinary O6
  • Irish: Higher H7 or Ordinary O6

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 University College Cork (NUI) website ↗

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