BA in Humanities (Psychology Major)
Course Short Code
BAPY
Course Year
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Dublin City University

School of Psychology

Faculty of Science and Health

Bachelor of Arts (Hons) in Humanities (Psychology Major)

2023-2024

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REGISTRATION RULES

  • Maximum number of modules you can register for in one academic year is four. 
     
  • There are a limited number of possible module combinations in a student’s first year, they can take a maximum of three foundation level modules. 
     
  • Students are also advised that PY320: Advanced Research Methods and Project should be taken in combination with as few other modules as possible. 
     
  • Specifically, it is advised that you have completed PY300: Individual Differences before attempting PY320: Advanced Research Methods and Project.


The programme has two elective pathways whereby students may choose to study three Sociology modules OR three Philosophy modules along with the nine Psychology modules. The choice between Sociology or Philosophy must be made in a student’s first year of study. Examples of this are as follows:

PATHWAY THAT STUDENTS CAN TAKE

Below is an example of a typical pathway through the Bachelor of Arts (Hons) in Humanities (Psychology Major).

 

Student 1 - Complete 12 Modules in 6 Years

Year 1 (Foundation Level modules)

PY100: What is Psychology? 

PY110: Exploring Psychological Research

Year 2 (Foundation and Intermediate Level modules)

PY200: Social and Organisational Psychology

SC100: What is Sociology? 

Year 3 (Intermediate Level modules)

PY210: Developmental and Educational Psychology

Soc3A: Societal Structure and Social Order 

Year 4 (Intermediate Level modules)

PY220: Quantitative and Qualitative Research Methods

PY230: Cognitive Psychology and Biopsychology

Year 5 (Intermediate and Advanced Level Modules)

PY300: Individual Differences

Soc4: Social Inequality and Intergroup Relations

Year 6 (Advanced Level Modules)

PY310 Abnormal Psychology and Psychological Counselling

PY320: Advanced Research Methods and Project

 

 

 

MODULES (AND THEIR PREREQUISITES):

Module

Next Year of Presentation

Prerequisite(s) 

ECTS Credits

PY100: What is Psychology? 
 

2023-2024

NA

15

PY110: Exploring Psychological Research

2023-2024

NA

15

SC100: What is Sociology?

2023-2024

NA

15

PH100: What is Philosophy?

2023-2024

NA

15

PY200: Social and Organisational Psychology

2023-2024

PY100, PY110

15

PY210: Developmental and Educational Psychology

2023-2024

PY100, PY110

15

PY220: Quantitative and Qualitative Research in Psychology

2023-2024

PY100, PY110

15

PY230: Cognitive Psychology and Biopsychology

2023-2024

PY100, PY110

15

SC200: Sociology of the Lifecourse

2023-2024

SC100 or Soc1

15

Soc3A: Societal Structure and Social Order

2023-2024

SC100 or Soc1

15

Soc4: Social Inequality and Intergroup Relations

2023-2024

SC100 or Soc1

15

PH200: What can I know? Philosophy of Knowledge

2023-2024

PH100 or Phil1

15

Phil3: Philosophy of Values: Ethics and Aesthetics

2023-2024

PH100 or Phil1

15

PH220: Philosophy of Education: Teaching, Pedagogy and Practice

2023-2024

PH100 or Phil1

15

PY300: Individual Differences

2023-2024

PY100, PY110

15

PY310: Abnormal Psychology and Psychological Counselling 

2023-2024

PY100, PY110

15

PY320: Advanced Research Methods and Project

2023-2024

PY100, PY110, PY220

15

 

 

  • PY320: Advanced Research Methods and Project – Must be taken in a student’s final year of registration as this is an advanced module that involves the completion of an independent research project. This type of module requires a high level of commitment and therefore students   should   carefully consider   their   individual   circumstances before registering for this module along with other modules.

    Specifically, it is advised that you have completed PY300: Individual Differences before attempting PY320: Advanced Research Methods and Project. Many students find it desirable to take this type of module on its own, or with one other module (the feasibility of taking this module in combination with other modules will, of course, depend on the capability of the student and the amount of time the student can dedicate to their studies).

    Also please note that the completion of an independent research project involves a successful application for ethical approval of the project. If ethical approval is not granted for a project a student cannot proceed to the data-collection phase of the project.


     
  • Students on the Bachelor of Arts (Hons) in Humanities (Psychology Major) have a maximum registration period of eight years.
     
  • Award classification requirements that impact on registration: Students may exit the programme with a Diploma in Humanities (Psychology Major) after successful completion of eight modules (120 ECTS credits), of which at least six must be psychology modules.

Additional information can be found on the following link:

 

https://www.dcu.ie/courses/undergraduate/school-psychology/humanities-psychology-major

 

 

Last updated: 9th August 2023

 

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