GC409 · Level 8 · 3 years (4 years part-time or blended)

Psychology

Griffith College Dublin · Dublin

2026 Round 1 points

270

Up 26 points since 2024 (244).

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About this course

A three-year honours psychology degree accredited by the Psychological Society of Ireland.

How long
3 years (4 years part-time or blended)
What you study
You study the main areas of psychology: biological, developmental, social, cognitive, personality, neuropsychology and mental health. You learn research methods and lab practicals, and complete an independent research project in final year. Other modules cover counselling and psychotherapy, psychology applied to education, and special education.
Where it can lead
Careers can include forensic, clinical or sports psychology, counselling, guidance counselling, HR, marketing and research, though further study may be needed for professional roles.
Who it suits
Suits students who are curious about how people think and behave and like research and writing.

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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

2023202424420252642026270

Round 1 points by year

YearRound 1Final (end of season)Middle student
2026270Published after the final round
2025 264222333
2024 244236338
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

  • A language or Irish or 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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