Course Description
Pre-University Psychology
This one-year full time course in Pre-University Psychology will introduce you to the field of “scientific psychology” and provide you with a broad understanding of the various subdisciplines within this social science. Over the year, you will learn how psychologists’ study, explain and predict behaviour, in addition to classifying and treating abnormal behaviour. You will learn about the use of psychology in clinical, forensic, consumer, occupational and other community settings.
The modules have been specifically selected to provide you with a strong foundation of knowledge for entering onto a degree in psychological science. This course also benefits applicants interested in related fields including mental health (counselling and psychotherapy), justice and law, social care, marketing and many more.
As a growing sector, in huge demand, this course will be of interest to anyone fascinated by human behaviour seeking a strong foundation in this field.
Course Content
This course leads to a Level 5 QQI award in Community Health Services (5M4468)
- Psychology
- Human Growth & Development
- Criminology
- Research Methods
- Statistics
- Social Studies
- Understanding Mental Health
- Safety & Health at Work
- Customer Service
- Work Experience
| College | Coláiste Dhúlaigh College of Further Education (CDCFE) |
| Course Location | Coolock, Dublin |
| Location Postcode | Dublin 17 |
| Course Category | Life Sciences, Science |
| Course Type | In-house Training |
| Course Qualification | Level 5 Certificate |
| Awarding Body | QQI |
| Awarding Body Details | Pre-University Psychology |
| Course Duration | 1 Year |
| Course Time | 1 Year |
| Course Fee | €370 |
| Entry Requirements | Students are expected to have an academic ability which will allow them to engage in a meaningful way with a QQI Level 5 course of this type. This may include: – A QQI Level 4 qualification, – A minimum of 5 Pass grades in the Leaving Certificate, one of which should be an O6 grade in Leaving Certificate English – An overall Merit Grade in LCA. – Exceptions may be made for mature students and those without a formal education returning to education. – Students undertaking work placements are also required to meet the conditions of our Fitness to Practice policy along with statutory Garda Vetting requirements |
| Course Code | 5M4468 |
Course Provider
Coláiste Dhúlaigh College of Further Education (CDCFE)
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Coláiste Dhúlaigh College of Further Education (CDCFE)
Coolock, Dublin
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