GY104 · Level 8 · 4 years

BSc (Psychology)

University of Galway · Connacht

2026 Round 1 points

534

Points have stayed about the same since 2023.

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About this course

A four-year science degree in psychology, covering the main areas of the subject and how it is used in real life.

How long
4 years
What you study
Year one introduces cognitive, social, developmental and personality psychology, biology and behaviour, and research methods. Year two goes deeper and adds professional skills. Final year includes health psychology, neuropsychology, forensic and clinical psychology and your own research project.
Placement and abroad
Year three lets you choose work placement, a research internship or study abroad.
Where it can lead
Graduates can go on to train as professional psychologists or do research degrees, and the degree opens doors to related fields such as health promotion and education.
Who it suits
Suits students who are curious about how people think and behave, and who are comfortable with 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

2023531202453420255412026534

Round 1 points by year

YearRound 1Final (end of season)Middle student
2026534Published after the final round
2025 541541572
2024 534540555
2023 531531553

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
  • All Languages: Higher H7 or Ordinary O6
  • Irish: 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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