Course Descriptions Secondary

Course Schedule

• Applications are open from the 1st September until the 10th of September. Applications are made online via our application portal here
• Cost €200 (scholarship information Dates & Fees)
• For queries, please contact: youthacademy@universityofgalway.ie

Course Descriptions 

Inside the mind - The psychology of you

This course introduces students to psychology, the study of how we think, feel and behave.

Over three days, students will explore how the brain supports everyday thinking, how our personalities develop, and how our behaviour is influenced by the people and environments around us. Using real-life examples, the course helps students connect psychological ideas to their own experiences.

Through interactive activities, group tasks, and simple demonstrations, students will explore key areas of psychology including perception and memory, personality, development, and social influence. There will also be a focus on everyday decision-making, peer influence, and how to think more critically about information encountered online.

Across the three days, students will:

- Explore how the brain shapes perception, attention and memory

- Take part in activities looking at social influence, group behaviour and decision-making

- Consider personality and development, and how people change over time

Students will take part in practical exercises that give a sense of how psychologists study behaviour in real-world settings.

This course is suitable for students with an interest in people and behaviour. No prior knowledge is required.