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HDip (Psychology—Conversion)

College of Arts, Social Sciences & Celtic Studies, School of Psychology
Title of Award
HDipPsych (conversion)
Average Intake
14
Delivery
On Campus
NFQ
Level 8
Award Type
Major
Next Intake
September 2025
Duration
1 year, full-time
ECTS Weighting
60

Why Choose This Course?

Accreditation

The HDip Psychology (Conversion) is PSI-accredited and meets graduate requirements for entry to professional postgraduate psychology programmes in Ireland and the UK.

Research

The School of Psychology has two key research areas: Brain & Behaviour and Health & Wellbeing, with a strong track record in securing national and international research funding.

Facilities

School of Psychology is based in a modern, purpose‑built building at the heart of campus, with labs (including electro‑physiology), seminar rooms, offices and close links to neuroscience centres.

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Course Introduction

A complete grounding in behavioural and psychological science  

The HDip Psychology (Conversion) is a one-year, full-time programme designed for students who have completed the BA in Psychological Studies at University of Galway, or its equivalent. By combining the HDipPsych (Conversion) with the BA with Psychological Studies, students will have covered the course content equivalent to that of University of Galway’s BSc in Psychology programme. 

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