UG Prospectus Supplement 2021

23 BSc IN PSYCHOLOGY MATHEMATICS HONOURS BACHELOR DEGREE Additional Information With appropriate choices of final year modules, graduates will meet the subject requirements of the TeachingCouncil in relation toMathematics. Contact Details School of Psychology T +353 (0) 1 700 8540 E louise.hopper@dcu.ie Visit UsOnline dcu.ie/DC207 CAOcode DC207 Years 4 Places 10 Internship Yes within the field of psychology and in the type of work that they do, they all approach the study of psychology in a scientific way. ‘Mathematics’ is key to understanding themodernworld andmathematical training develops both specific numeracy skills and broad analytical expertise, which are valued inmany professions. The course provides the opportunity to gain an in-depth knowledge and understanding of each discipline alongside a broad critical perspective on key areas of contemporary society. It is designed to develop a diverse set of transferable skills including an understanding of human behaviour, critical thinking, problem-solving, researchmethods, communication, and the ability to disseminate findings to varied audiences; skills increasingly demanded by national and international employers. Course Structure The four-year BSc in Psychology and Mathematics course is structured to cover introductory to advanced levels of Psychology across the five pillars of undergraduate training: development and lifespan psychology: biological psychology and neuropsychology; social psychology; cognitive psychology and the psychology of individual difference; in combinationwith introductory to advanced levels ofMathematics including calculus, probability, computing, statistics and data analysis. Research literacy is a core focus of the course and it is supported by a combination of practical and online laboratory activities. The course covers an existing range of applied subjects (e.g. Psychological Assessment andMeasurement, Social Psychology andContemporary Issues, Coding andCryptography, andDeep Learning) and offers cutting-edge options specifically designed for this course. Thanks to our extensive networks with industry, business, partner hospital/clinics, schools and researchers, we are the first to have established integrated credited undergraduate Psychology and Mathematics internships. Our Year 3work placements (INTRA) can be in various fields including clinical, behavioural and cognitive neuroscience; financial and health-related industries, organisational and corporate psychology; and applied behaviour analysis.