DC210 · Level 8 · 4 years

Psychology and Disruptive Technologies

Dublin City University · Dublin

2026 Round 1 points

487

Up 14 points since 2023 (473).

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About this course

A psychology degree that also looks at how new technology changes the way we think and behave. It is accredited by the Psychological Society of Ireland.

How long
4 years
What you study
You study core psychology such as cognition, social, biological and developmental psychology. You also learn programming in R and Python, data visualisation, and introductory AI and machine learning. Later topics include digital therapeutics and technology policy.
Placement and abroad
An INTRA placement in third year, in areas such as digital therapeutics or education.
Where it can lead
Graduates can train as a psychologist, study further, or work in data management, behavioural science, telehealth or human-technology interaction.
Who it suits
Suits students who like psychology and are curious about technology and coding.

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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

2023473202449620254962026487

Round 1 points by year

YearRound 1Final (end of season)Middle student
2026487Published after the final round
2025 496496510
2024 496496523
2023 473473510

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
  • Mathematics: Higher H6 or Ordinary O4

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

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