About Psychology - Applied Psychology in University College Cork

The MA in Applied Psychology is currently open for applications 2020.   All online applications must be submitted online by the closing date for this programme:  Friday 10 April 2020.

The MA in Applied Psychology gives you an advanced understanding of the discipline of psychology in applied settings. The course is designed to help you appreciate the potential and values of applied psychology, think critically about psychological theory and practice and give you the opportunity to explore your own particular interests.

Applied psychologists use research and theory to analyse real-world situations, develop appropriate interventions, and evaluate outcomes. The course has strong links with community-based partners working with children, families and communities. The course will enable you to pursue postgraduate professional training opportunities and to pursue a variety of career paths where psychological expertise is needed.

Why Choose This Course

The MA in Applied Psychology will appeal to psychology graduates who want to pursue a professional career or take further professional postgraduate training in psychology. The particular strength of this course lies in its applied ethos. Graduates from the MA have found their placement and research experiences to be particularly beneficial in supporting their successful application to specific professional education courses in psychology.

Placement or Study Abroad Information

Students on the MA in Applied Psychology have the opportunity to gain relevant work experience through the six-month placement module (AP6153).

Skills and Careers Information

On completion of this course you have:

• The ability to critically appraise psychological research and practice in a range of settings
• Advanced knowledge of the professional and ethical issues that may arise in the application of psychology
• An adequate level of competence in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with colleagues
• Skills in planning and implementing an effective research course

 Further competencies developed through this course include interview, assessment, communication and presentation skills.

Academic qualification equivalents

• Applicants should have an honours degree in a related subject.
• Indian applicants will normally be required to achieve a first class/first division mark in their undergraduate programme at a good institution of higher education in India. At the discretion of academic departments, students with degrees awarded by top universities such as the University of Mumbai, University of Delhi, University of Calcutta, and the University of Pune, may be accepted with high second class/high second division marks. 

English language requirements (one of the below):

• IELTS: 6.5  Minimum individual sections 5.5
• TOEFL: TOEFL 90  Listening - 17; Reading - 18; Speaking - 20; Writing 17
• PTE: 63 Minimum individual sections 51

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