About BSc (Hnrs) in Applied Psychology (PSI Accredited)

What is Psychology?

Psychology is the scientific investigation of mind and behaviour, the study of how people think, act, react and interact. Psychologists observe people in schools, workplaces and social environments in order to understand why people behave the way they do. Psychologists study how genes, age, background and environment influence the way we behave and how we make sense of what we perceive and experience.

Aims and Objectives

Why Applied Psychology?

Applied psychology is when an understanding of psychology is applied to real world problems. Consider how technology has changed many aspects of life such as the workplace, entertainment, socialising, learning, even how we shop. Sport, health and even learning are made clearer through the application of psychological principles.

This programme offers a unique opportunity to study how psychology applies to everyday life, especially our use of technology.

What will I be able to do when I Graduate?

You can work or study in all branches of psychology as the degree is accredited by the Psychological Society of Ireland.

Our graduates have studied for Masters Degrees in Forensic Psychology, Cognitive Neuroscience, Speech & Language Therapy, Sports Psychology, Multimedia, and e-Learning.

They are also working as usability engineers, research assistants, instructional designers, or are employed in human resources and a variety of other jobs.

You may progress to our MSc in Cyberpsychology, DL155.

What Subjects Will I Study?

Year 1

• Psychology – the basic principles
• Perception and Ergonomics –interpreting the world around us
• Research Methods and Statistics – the tools of psychological research
• Multimedia Design – principles of designing for technology
• ICT – Information and Communication Technologies, i.e., how a computer works and communicates
• Abnormal Psychology - the description, causes and treatment of psychological disorders

Year 2

You study core psychology, research (including statistics) and take either of the streams Psychology and Technology OR Psychology and Practice.

• • Psychology and Technology enables you to investigate how technology is developed and used to make our lives better.
• • Psychology and Practice explores how psychology is applied to areas such as Sport, Forensics and Education.

Places will be allocated on the two streams on the basis of student performance, choice and the number of places available.

Year 3

You study core psychology, research and the two streams work together on a group project.

Year 4

You will do a major psychological research project.

This is a practical, hands-on programme. You often work in small groups and attend lectures, tutorials and labs for about 22 hours a week.

What are the Entry Requirements?

Leaving Certificate Examination (or equivalent) with a minimum of Grade C3 in two Higher Level subjects together with Grade D3 in four other subjects at ordinary or higher level to include English, Mathematics, and 1 other language, e.g. Irish, French, etc. You must have obtained at least grade D3 in Ordinary Level mathematics. Foundation level Maths is not acceptable.

Applicants with FETAC awards require distinctions in 3 (of 8) modules, as well as either a pass in a FETAC mathematical module or D3 (Ordinary level) in Leaving Certificate mathematics. FETAC links for this programme are:

ACADX: Computer Aided Design

BIPXX: Information Processing

CITXX: Information Technology

DCHCC: Community Care

DCHSC: Childcare

DCHSN: Nursing Studies

DCHSX: Community & Health Services

DHSXX: Healthcare Support

EMMPX:Multimedia Production

We welcome application from mature students, who must apply to the CAO.

“This is a unique programme with a dedicated and enthusiastic programme team who are not afraid to experiment with novel pedagogic techniques and exploit opportunities provided by IT” – Professor Ray Fuller, External Examiner

 

About DL114S - Certificate in Organisational Psychology

What is Human Computer Interaction?

Do you want to explore how today’s emerging technologies might shape our lives in 2020, given that computers have shaped so many aspects of the modern world?  Computing has the potential to enhance the lives of billions of people around the world. It is imperative that, if technology is to truly bring benefit to humanity, then human values and the impact of technology must be considered at the earliest possible opportunity in the technology design process.

 

Human Computer Interaction studies advances in interfaces — the physical way we interact with computers — such as surfaces that allow fingertip control of on-screen objects, devices that can sense and react to movement, and other techniques of controlling computers which will supplement the role of the traditional keyboard and mouse.

 

The Certificate in Human Computer Interaction is a part-time, special purpose award. Classes are held on one evening per week for one academic year. Students are required to complete assignments during the year, but there are no written examinations.

 

Aims and Objectives

Aims and Objectives

The programme aims to provide graduates with a basic understanding of how humans interact with technology. On completion of the course the student will be able to:

 

Understand role of a HCI consultant providing advice to clients Have demonstrated the ability to identify key  HCI issues in a project and user interface Be able to evaluate and develop solutions, prioritise these, and communicate these effectively to a client Be able to manage a project, and work effectively in a team

What will I be able to do when I graduate?

On completion of this programme, you will have a number of alternative routes available at IADT.

 

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

 

If you do not hold an Honours Degree, you may be interested in our BSc (Hons) in Applied Psychology or our BSc (Hons) in Computing in Multimedia Systems / Web Engineering.

 

 

What Subjects Will I Study?

This programme provides introductory content in topics such as:

·       What is HCI?

·       Context of HCI: communicating with clients and project stakeholders

·       User centred design process

·       User requirements gathering

·       Case studies and ethnographic methods of data collection

·       Personas and design criteria

·       Concept development and evaluation

·       Interface evaluation in practice

·       Preparing personas and task scenarios

·       Evaluation initial impression of an interface and overall look and feel 

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? In 2009/10, €500 plus an examination fee

What is the Closing Date?

Applications must be made directly to IADT by 4pm on Friday, 21st August 2009.

 

Please contact our Admissions Office on admissions@iadt.ie for an application form or log onto www.iadt.ie.

 

Please note: This programme is subject to reaching a minimum number of participants in order to proceed.