About Certificate in Cyberpsychology

Special Purpose Award - Level 8 Award (10 credits) 

Application: IADT

What is Cyberpsychology?

This Certificate combines a mix of lectures, practical work and informal discussions around important topics in cyberpsychology. You are also provided with a series of study skills seminars including essay writing, referencing and researching academic literature.

You are required to complete assignments during the year, but there are no written examinations. Support is also provided as you prepare your assignments, and feedback is available on drafts if required. You work directly with the cyberpsychological phenomena studied, such as online marketing, artificial intelligence, online gaming and virtual worlds.

Aims and Objectives

What will I be able to do when I graduate?

You may apply for the MSc in Cyberpsychology or for a suitable research postgraduate position in IADT if you already hold an Honours Degree, or are eligible for an APEL application.

 

If you do not hold an Honours Degree, you may be interested in our undergraduate degrees in Applied Psychology and Computing/Multimedia.

 

What topics will I study?

• Online aggression
  
• Cyberbullying
  
• Cybercrime
  
• Online dating
  
• Online Communications
  
• Online Marketing
  
• Psychological applications of Virtual Environments
  
• Psychology of Artificial Intelligence
  
• Online addictions and therapy
  
• e-Learning
  

 

What are the Entry Requirements?

Leaving Certificate Examination or equivalent (NQF Level 5). Applicants without this can also be considered based on their prior experience and learning (APEL).

 

 

What are the fees? 

€575 in 2009/2010. This fee includes examination and registration charges.

 

What is the closing date?

Applications must be made to the Admissions Office in IADT.

1st round of applications: 7th May 2010 .

2nd round of applications (if places available): 20th August 2010.

Download application form here or contact our Admissions Office on admissions@iadt.ie / (01) 239 4621