CK121 · Level 8 · 3 years, or 4 years with the placement option

Psychology and Computing - 3 years or 4 years (Work Experience Pathway)

University College Cork (NUI) · Munster

2026 Round 1 points

474

Down 14 points since 2023 (488).

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About this course

A degree combining psychology and computing, accredited by the Psychological Society of Ireland. It focuses on how people use technology.

How long
3 years, or 4 years with the placement option
What you study
Year 1 covers user experience design, human-centred computing, social psychology, neuroscience, research methods and statistics, programming and databases. The course draws on core computing and psychology modules plus a strand that links the two.
Placement and abroad
You can take an optional 12-month work placement in Year 3.
Where it can lead
Graduates can work in user experience design, human-centred AI, data science, user research and ergonomics, or go on to psychology masters programmes if they get second class honours or above.
Who it suits
Suits students who are curious about how people think and behave, and also enjoy programming and designing technology.

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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

2023488202449820254092026474

Round 1 points by year

YearRound 1Final (end of season)Middle student
2026474Published after the final round
2025 409409467
2024 498473511
2023 488488530

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
  • Mathematics: Higher H6 or Ordinary O2
  • 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.

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