UG Prospectus 2025

80 WhyDCU? − Accredited by the Psychological Society of Ireland (PSI) − A unique opportunity to study psychology and understand human behaviour in combinationwith disruptive technologies that are fundamentally transforming lives and driving behavioural and societal change, sometimes raising challenges − An accredited pre-professional route to further training in Psychology and applied progression routes inDisruptive Technologies − High-quality research laboratories and research skills training supports − Gain practical skills in programming languages such as R and Python, data visualisation and storytelling − Small class sizes that allow for individual attention, delivered by a dynamic interdisciplinary, research-active lecturing team, with innovative teaching methodologies and student supports − Work experience in Year 3 providing practical experience in various fields About You Do you have an interest in studying Psychology and applied progression routes inDisruptive Technologies? Do youwant employment opportunities in careers where high-level digital innovation, transformative and problem-solving skills are prized, where the advanced interpretation of data and human behaviour is critical? Do you have an awareness of how to address challenges posed by disruptive technologies? Do you have the collaborative and transferable skills required tomove forward in society filledwith digital and technological innovation? Do you possess very good verbal, written and interpersonal skills, be flexible, hard-working, creative, with an enquiring mind and the ability to think critically? Additional Requirements In addition to the general entry requirements for admission to the University (see page 174), the following entry requirements apply: minimum of O4 or H6 inMathematics. Understanding: Psychology andDisruptive Technologies Develop an understanding of the human mind and behaviour and theway inwhich disruptive technologies are enhancing, eliminating and creating entirely new solution spaces for societal issues, and the opportunities and challenges these present for contemporary society. We are living through an era that has seen accelerated technological innovation and advancement with global reach and transformative impacts on every aspect of daily living. This is an exciting age of disruption reshaping howwe think, behave and also engagewith our environment. Youwill learn the skills, expertise and values needed to be able towork in a rapidly changing and diverse technological environment in behaviour change, mental wellbeing, health, enhancement and rehabilitation, and innovation. This 4 year course is structured to cover introductory to advanced levels of psychology across the 5 core pillars of undergraduate training: developmental and lifespan psychology; biological psychology; social psychology; cognitive psychology and the psychology of individual difference. A core focus running throughout the course is research literacy supported by a combination of practical and virtual laboratory activities and digital innovation based on cutting edge technologies that positively disrupt the status quo and underspin societal change. Course Structure The coursewill cover a dynamic range of applied areas of cutting edge options from the Psychology of Innovation and Disruption across diverse education, health, business and industry settings. Throughout the course, youwill also develop a detailed understanding of the theories and innovations of disruptive technologies that significantly reshape theworld that we live in, and also examinemechanisms for building trust in digital interactions. In Year 4, youwill have an exciting opportunity to complete a final year project bringing together your advanced and unique training in Psychology andDisruptive Technologies. INTRAWork Placement In Year 3, youwill have the opportunity to undertake paidwork placement (INTRA) in the actuarial or financial industry giving you a unique opportunity to enhance your CV, increase your employability, and apply your knowledge and skills in the real world. The placements are, typically in various fields including digital technology and learning, digital therapeutics, and other applied areas within education, health andwellbeing, industry and community sectors. Our experience has been that students who have been on INTRA have a significant competitive edgewhen seeking employment after graduation. For more information, please visit dcu.ie/intra. WhatWill I Study? Year 1 Introduction to Psychology | Cognition | Social Psychology | Critical Thinking, Enterprise andCollaboration Skills | Research Skills 1 | Psychology of Disruptive Innovation | Personality Psychology | Data Visualisation and Science Communication | WebDesign | Programming Fundamentals BSc in Psychology andDisruptive Technologies Study psychology in combinationwith disruptive technologies that are transforming lives and driving behavioural and societal change