Cork,
Ireland
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
Higher Diploma in Psychology (Conversion Course) in Cork Ireland | University College Cork
University College Cork
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Cork Ireland
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Qualification
Postgraduate Diploma
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
EUR
17,000
(c. USD19,586.72)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
24 months
The Higher Diploma in Psychology serves as a conversion program for individuals holding degrees in non-psychology fields or with limited psychology coursework. Earning this diploma effectively upgrades your existing degree to match the standing of an honors degree with psychology as the primary focus.
This program caters to graduates from other disciplines seeking a qualification that qualifies them for Graduate Membership with The Psychological Society of Ireland. Such membership is essential for pursuing accredited professional training in psychology.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
Candidates should normally have at least a Second Class Honours Grade I in a primary honours degree (NFQ, Level 8).
It may be necessary to limit numbers, and candidates will have to satisfy a Selection Committee at interview. Previous study of psychology, although not a requirement is highly advantageous
The Additional/Supplementary Statement Question MUST also be completed during the online application. Relevant previous experience of psychology should be included in this statement
Duolingo English Test: DET 120 (with a minimum score of 110 in each individual section)
IELTS: 6.5 Overall; 6.0 Individual Skills (academic version)
TOEFL iBT: 90 Overall; Listening 20; Reading 19; Speaking 21; Writing 20
Cambridge Examinations:
C2 Proficiency
C1 Advanced
B2 First
176 overall with no less than 169 in each element of the test
Pearson PTE: Minimum score of 63 with no section score below 59
Tuition
EUR
17,000