Cork,
Ireland
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
MA in Applied Psychology - Mental Health in Cork Ireland | University College Cork
University College Cork
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Cork Ireland
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Qualification
Masters Degree (Taught)
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
EUR
19,200
(c. USD22,279.68)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
12 months
The Master of Arts in Applied Psychology (Mental Health) provides advanced knowledge in psychological principles within mental health contexts. This program aims to foster a deep appreciation for applied psychology's possibilities and ethical foundations, while encouraging critical analysis of psychological theories and their practical applications. Students can investigate specialized areas of interest while gaining insight into professional psychology practice. The curriculum enhances comprehension of mental health services and facilitates the integration of theoretical knowledge with practical experience, guided by clinical or counseling psychology experts. Applied psychology professionals employ evidence-based approaches to assess real-world scenarios, design effective interventions, and measure results. Graduates will be prepared for advanced professional training programs and diverse career opportunities requiring mental health psychology expertise.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
Hold a Second Class Honours Grade 1 in a primary honours degree (NFQ, Level 8) in Psychology.
Satisfy the eligibility requirements for graduate membership of either the Psychological Society of Ireland (PSI) or the British Psychological Society (BPS). This must be demonstrated by the applicant by providing evidence that your undergraduate degree/qualification(s) is accredited by the PSI or by the BPS. Applicants whose undergraduate degree/qualification(s) is not listed as an accredited qualification by either the PSI or the BPS are required to provide evidence from the PSI or the BPS that they (the PSI or the BPS) consider your undergraduate degree/qualification(s) to be equivalent to the PSI/BPS degree, in terms of granting you eligibility for graduate membership of the society. This evidence must be sought by the applicant by applying directly to either the PSI or BPS as appropriate.
Consideration under Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) may also be given to applicants who do not meet the minimum academic entry requirements as stated above but who present with a Second Class Honours Grade 2 in a primary honours degree (NFQ, Level 8) in Psychology and have significant and directly relevant work experience or has performed impressively in a relevant Master's degree acceptable to the School selection committee. In such cases, the applicant must clearly set out the grounds upon which they wish to be considered in the motivation and readiness 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
19,200