MH106 · Level 8 · 3 years

Psychology

Maynooth University · Rest Of Leinster

2026 Round 1 points

481

Down 52 points since 2023 (533).

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About this course

A Level 8 psychology degree accredited by the Psychological Society of Ireland. You study the mind and behaviour using scientific methods.

How long
3 years
What you study
In first year you take psychology plus two arts subjects. Then you focus on psychology only. Topics include brain and behaviour, social, cognitive and developmental psychology, and research methods such as experiments and statistics.
Placement and abroad
There is a 4-year International option with study abroad after second year.
Where it can lead
This accredited degree is a route into further study and careers for those who want to become professional psychologists.
Who it suits
Suits students who are curious about how people think and behave and are comfortable with research and statistics.

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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
2026481Published after the final round
2025 509509522
2024 532532544
2023 533533544

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