School of Psychology

Postgraduate Programmes

• Research Degrees Overview
• PhD in Perception, Cognition & Action
• Applied Behaviour Analysis
  • MSc in Applied Behaviour Analysis
  • PhD in Applied Behaviour Analysis
• MSc in Health Psychology
• Structured PhD in Health Psychology
• DPsychSc Clinical - Doctor of Psychological Science (Clinical Psychology)
• PhD in Child and Youth Research
• Higher Diploma in Psychology

Research Degrees Overview

The School of Psychology offers both PhD and MLitt degrees, completed primarily on the basis of a research thesis, although taught elements may be required. The School offers supervision in a wide range of research areas. Admission to a research degree is at the discretion of the potential supervisor and of the Director of Research, and is based on a proposal from the applicant folowing discussion with the member of staff whose academic area of interest is most appropriate. Read more about Research Degrees, or see below for a list of our Postgraduate Programmes

PhD in Perception, Cognition & Action

The study of perception, cognition and behaviour (action) represent central scientific foci of the discipline of Psychology, having their origins in the very first psychological laboratory in 19th Century in Leipzig and in the early American and Russian schools of behavioural science founded in the first quarter of the 20th Century. Read more about the PhD in Perception, Cognition & Action

Applied Behaviour Analysis

ABA provides an approach for developing, implementing, and evaluating practical strategies to produce changes in socially significant behaviors of individuals in the contexts of home, school and community settings. Read more about Applied Behaviour Analysis or Read more about ABA Research.

MSc in Applied Behaviour Analysis

The School of Psychology launched the MSc in Applied Behaviour Analysis in September 2006. This is a taught programme that provides professional training in Applied Behaviour Analysis. This course is accredited by the internationally-recognised Behavior Analyst Certification Board" (BACB®). Read more about the MSc in Applied Behaviour Analysis

PhD in Applied Behaviour Analysis

The Doctor of Philosophy in Applied Behaviour Analysis is a structured four-year Ph.D programme of study. This qualification articulates with the existing Master of Science in Applied Behaviour Analysis, thereby ensuring that graduates possess high level research skills in both practice and research. Read more about the PhD in Applied Behaviour Analysis

MSc in Health Psychology

Health psychology is concerned with the application of psychological theory, research, and practice to the promotion and maintenance of health; identification and amelioration of psychological factors contributing to physical illness; improvement of the health care system; and formulation of health policy. Read more about the MSc in Health Psychology

Structured PhD in Health Psychology

Health Psychology is the study of the biological, social and psychological factors involved in the promotion and maintenance of health and quality of life, as well as the aetiology, prevention and treatment of illness. Health Psychology is a rapidly growing discipline internationally. Read more about the Structured PhD in Health Psychology

DPsychSc Clinical - Doctor of Psychological Science (Clinical Psychology)

The Doctor of Psychological Science (DPsychSc) in Clinical Psychology is a taught doctoral programme that provides professional training in clinical psychology. The programme involves full-time study for three calendar years, and is provided in partnership with clinical psychology services in the Health Services Executive and other health service agencies. Read more about the DPsychSc Clinical programme

PhD in Child and Youth Research

Trinity College Dublin and National University of Ireland Galway are delighted to offer a new full-time Structured PhD programme in Child and Youth Research, as part of an emerging Life-Course Studies research and education agenda. Read more about the PhD in Child and Youth Research or visit the Phd in Child & Youth Research Website

Higher Diploma in Psychology

The higher Diploma in Psychology is offered in two formats: a one year Higher Diploma in Psychology conversion course, and two year Higher Diploma.

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