DL866 · Level 8 · 3 years

Psychology- Environmental and Social

Dun Laoghaire Institute of Art, Design and Technology · Dublin

2026 Round 1 points

280

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About this course

This psychology degree looks at how people, their surroundings and society affect each other. It focuses on issues like sustainability, climate change and social justice.

How long
3 years
What you study
You study core psychology, such as cognitive, social, developmental and biological psychology, along with research methods. You also study environmental psychology, behaviour change and community psychology. In final year you complete a major research project.
Placement and abroad
There are practical placements.
Where it can lead
Graduates can work in sustainability, public policy, community development and environmental consultancy, or study further in psychology, environmental science or public health.
Who it suits
Suits students who are interested in people and the environment and want to help solve social problems.

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

YearRound 1Final (end of season)Middle student
2026280Published after the final round
2025 Not offered under this code
2024 Not offered under this code
2023 Not offered under this code

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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