DL825 · Level 8 · 4 years

Applied Psychology

Dun Laoghaire Institute of Art, Design and Technology · Dublin

2026 Round 1 points

400

Down 14 points since 2023 (414).

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About this course

This psychology degree looks at how psychology applies to everyday life, including technology, health and education. It is accredited by the Psychological Society of Ireland.

How long
4 years
What you study
You study the core areas of psychology, such as social, cognitive and biological psychology, along with research methods and statistics. From second year you pick a Psychology and Technology route or a Psychology and Practice route. Assessments vary and can include research projects, blogs and presentations.
Placement and abroad
There is a Professional Practice and Placement module in Year 3.
Where it can lead
Graduates can go on to postgraduate study in clinical, educational, forensic or counselling psychology, or work in technology and social science fields.
Who it suits
Suits students who are curious about people and behaviour, and who like research and 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

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Round 1 points by year

YearRound 1Final (end of season)Middle student
2026400Published after the final round
2025 378360420
2024 389375433
2023 414414465

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: Higher H7 or Ordinary O6
  • Mathematics: 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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