DN720 · Level 8 · 3 years

Psychology

University College Dublin (NUI) · Dublin

2026 Round 1 points

548

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About this course

UCD's Psychology degree mixes science, social science and the humanities to study how people think and behave. It is recognised by the Psychological Society of Ireland.

How long
3 years
What you study
First year covers brain and behaviour, perception and cognition, social psychology and research methods, plus optional modules. Second year includes lab practicals, language, child and adolescent development and data analysis. In third year you study neuroscience, lifespan development and personality, and run your own research project, with options such as clinical, counselling and crime psychology.
Placement and abroad
You can apply to add a year abroad in France, Spain, Germany, the Netherlands or the US, making it a four-year BSc International.
Where it can lead
Graduates can train as clinical, educational, counselling, health or organisational psychologists, or work in HR, marketing, health, education, media, government and research.
Who it suits
Suits students who are always asking why people act the way they do and are comfortable with some statistics and lab work.

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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
2026548Published after the final round
2025 545544564
2024 565553578
2023 554554577

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
  • Irish: 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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