A full-time course which will be of interest and benefit to those who would like to develop a career in the care, diagnosis and treatment of mental illness. This course is a springboard to higher education courses in Psychology, Business Psychology, Applied Psychology, Social Studies and Counselling.

• Successful completion of Leaving Cert/Leaving Cert Applied.
• Successful completion of interview.
• Applicants from mature students and those with relevant prior learning will also be considered.

• QQI Level 5 – General Studies with Applied Psychology (5M3114)

Work experience is not a factor of this course as students will complete the course module QQI Level 5 Personal and Professional Development.

The full QQI Level 5 Certificate facilitates entry, on a competitive basis, to a range of third level institutions nationwide. Further details are available from the relevant institutions.

Examples: NUI Maynooth BA (Hons) Psychology; Dublin Business School BA (Hons) Psychology; BA (Hons) Psychology (Part time); Higher Diploma in Arts in Psychology; NUI Galway Bachelor of Arts (Psychology.

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There are no tuition fees, however, students may be required to purchase textbooks.

One Year