SE205 · Level 8 · 3 years

Psychology

South East Technological University - Waterford · Munster

2026 Round 1 points

433

Up 12 points since 2023 (421).

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About this course

A psychology degree where psychology is your main subject and you also study one humanities subject. It is accredited by the Psychological Society of Ireland until July 2029.

How long
3 years
What you study
In first year you take introductory psychology, biological, developmental, social and cognitive psychology, statistics and research methods. Later modules include abnormal, organisational, health and counselling psychology, neuropsychology, and psychology labs. You finish with a dissertation, and statistics runs throughout.
Placement and abroad
A four-year International version lets you spend third year at a partner university abroad.
Where it can lead
Graduates are prepared for a range of jobs and can go on to masters by research or taught postgraduate programmes.
Who it suits
Suits students who are interested in how people think and behave, and are comfortable with statistics and research.

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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
2026433Published after the final round
2025 433433466
2024 440433462
2023 421421465

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

  • Biology: Higher H7 or Ordinary O6
  • Physics/Chemistry: Higher H7 or Ordinary O4

These are the course's own subject requirements. You also need to meet the college's general minimum entry requirements.

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