Course Details

Course Code(s):
PS3011
Available:
Part-Time
Intake:
Autumn/Fall
Course Start Date:
Autumn 2025
Duration:
12 Weeks
Award:
University Certificate of Study
Qualification:
NFQ Level 8 Minor Award
Faculty: Education and Health Sciences
Course Type: Professional/Flexible, Online
Fees: For Information on Fees, see section below.

Contact(s):

Name: Dr Lorena Arnal
Email: lorena.arnal@ul.ie
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Brief Description

This micro-credential represents a single module within a larger further award (eg. Certificate, Diploma, Masters). By taking this micro-credential you may be eligible to apply for a credit exemption should you progress to study for a further award.

The programme (s) associated with this MicroCred is/are:

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This module will provide you with an understanding of different psychological perspectives, theories and issues by examining their relevance in everyday life. Students will explore everyday issues to learn about theoretical perspectives and to understand how psychology may be applied. Exploring key studies in psychology will enable you to learn about the main investigative techniques used by psychologists.

The range of topics will include: definitions of psychology; communication and body language; personality; sex and gender; social interaction; emotion; brain and behaviour; health and illness; human development; psychological problems; perception and thinking; learning; humans and animals; applications of psychology.

The module will be delivered online. Lectures will be research led and based on empirical findings and theoretical debates. To enable collaborative learning and creative thinking, there will be online discussion forms.

Learning Outcomes

On successful completion of this module, students will be able to:

  • Recall basic research methodologies that are used in psychology
  • Identify the most suitable statistical test for several psychological research designs
  • Discuss the strengths of a within groups design.
  • Discuss how psychological theories can be used to explain human behaviour.
  • Accept that role of our social world in shaping human behaviour.
  • Acknowledge a role of psychology for in the development of several human behaviours.

Assessment

The assessments will develop content knowledge, proactive and responsible skills.

Mature learners, leaving certificate or higher and those interested in psychology or switching into a psychology career. Learners will need to have access to a computer/laptop to complete course work. Entry requirements are established to ensure the learner can engage with the course material and assessments, at a level suitable to their needs, and the academic requirements of the module. By applying to this micro-credential, you are confirming that you have reviewed and understand any such requirements, and that you meet the eligibility criteria for admission. Successful completion of this module does not automatically qualify you for entry into a further award. All programme applicants must meet the entry requirements listed if applying for a further award.

Entry requirements are established to ensure the learner can engage with the course material and assessments, at a level suitable to their needs, and the academic requirements of the module. By applying to this micro-credential, you are confirming that you have reviewed and understand any such requirements, and that you meet the eligibility criteria for admission.

Successful completion of this module does not automatically qualify you for entry into a further award. All programme applicants must meet the entry requirements listed if applying for a further award.

 

EU €600 Non-EU €1,200

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