NC010 · Level 8 · 3 years

Psychology

National College of Ireland (NCI) · Dublin

2026 Round 1 points

370

Down 21 points since 2023 (391).

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About this course

NCI's Psychology degree covers all the core areas of psychology, plus applied topics like workplace and cyberpsychology. It is accredited by the Psychological Society of Ireland.

How long
3 years
What you study
First year includes social, developmental and cognitive psychology, statistics, research skills and coaching psychology. Second year covers personality, biological psychology, psychopathology and neuroscience, with electives. Final year includes health and behavioural psychology, a research project and electives such as criminal psychology, cyberpsychology and child mental health.
Where it can lead
Graduates can go on to postgraduate training in clinical, educational, occupational or counselling psychology, or work in HR, recruitment, management, consultancy and marketing.
Who it suits
Suits students who are curious about people and behaviour and are happy to work with statistics and research.

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

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Round 1 points by year

YearRound 1Final (end of season)Middle student
2026370Published after the final round
2025 385385430
2024 392392425
2023 391391432

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

  • Mathematics: Higher H7 or Ordinary O6
  • English or 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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