TR006 · Level 8 · 4 years

Psychology

Trinity College Dublin · Dublin

2026 Round 1 points

578

Down 11 points since 2023 (589).

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About this course

A psychology degree that treats the subject as a science, with practical work, statistics and the study of the brain.

How long
4 years
What you study
You cover social, developmental and cognitive psychology, perception, personality, mental health and neuroscience. You learn research methods and use Python to analyse data. In fourth year you carry out an independent capstone project.
Placement and abroad
Second-year students can apply to spend time in a European psychology school during third year.
Where it can lead
Many graduates train as professional psychologists, for example in clinical or counselling psychology, and others work in management, marketing, teaching and media.
Who it suits
Suits students who are curious about 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
2026578Published after the final round
2025 578577592
2024 592584601
2023 589589595

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
  • Mathematics: Higher H7 or Ordinary O6 or Foundation F6
  • A language except English: 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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