Maynooth University Undergraduate Handbook 2015

Bachelor of Science in Psychology
MH209
Degrees at Maynooth University 248 – 249
Why is the BSc in Psychology for me
What will I study sample course plan
You are interested in
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obtaining a degree accredited
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developing a set of core written,
organisational and communication skills
First year Second year Third year fourth year
by the Psychological Society of
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learning to use research methods
Semester 1 & 2 Semester 1 Semester 1 Semester 1
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Ireland, which will open the door
to a wide range of careers
studying the human mind and behaviours
with the rigours of scientific testing
including observation, measurement,
hypothesis testing, experimentation,
logical inference and statistical analysis
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Mathematics
Plus choose three
subjects from:
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Biology
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Chemistry
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Computer Science
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Engineering Science
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Experimental Physics
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Mathematical
Physics
First year students do
not take Psychology,
but they participate in
Take Psychology
plus continue with
two of your first year
subjects.
Psychology modules
may include:
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Biological &
Developmental
Psychology
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Research Design &
Statistics
Only Psychology taken
in third year.
Modules may include:
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Biological Bases of
Behaviour
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Perception &
Memory
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Learning, Language
& Development
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Statistical and
Computing
Applications for
Psychology 1
Only Psychology taken
in fourth year.
Modules may include:
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Abnormal
Psychology
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Developmental
Psychology:
Theoretical
& Applied
Perspectives
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Advanced Concepts
& Issues in
Psychology 1 & 2
a mentoring system
designed to introduce
the discipline of
Psychology. Students
have the option to attend
Psychology lectures.
Semester 2 Semester 2 Semester 2
Take Psychology
plus continue with
two of your first year
subjects.
Only Psychology taken
in third year.
Modules may include:
Only Psychology taken
in fourth year.
Modules may include:
Psychology modules
may include:
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Cognitive & Social
Psychology
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History &
Methodology of
Psychological
Research
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Statistical and
Computing
Applications for
Psychology 2
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Thought, Language
& Social Cognition
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Personality &
Intelligence
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Conceptual,
Philosophical &
Professional Issues
in Psychology
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Independent
Research Project
& General
Examination
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Social Psychology:
Conceptual &
Applied Issues