Anyone have experience with the H.Dip in Psychology in Trinity?

MsMoo

Hi all,

I've recently applied to the 2 years full time H. Dip in psychology in Trinity. Studying psychology would be a huge change for me, working in sciences for the past 10 years or so. Doing the H.Dip would be a huge change for me financially speaking, but I'm willing to do the graft for the few years.

Firstly, does anyone know anything about the selection process? What the competition could be like etc?

The course itself, coming from a science background and having NO psychology whatsoever has anyone else been/are in the same shoes?

Any other advice or recommendations would be appreciated.

Thanks guys

dar100

Sorry, I have no experience of this course. But, given that it is a conversion course, I don't imagine that you need to worry, considering everyone on it will be in the same position.

Psychology is a science, so I'm sure your research methods will be useful to you. As far as I know, TCD is usually competitive, and the selection process, has a number of interviews/assessments

percy212

You will get in. No problem. I would try to find info on employment prospects after this course before starting it however. The official bodies for registered practicioners are in flux, and there are a LOT of psychology courses on offer all over the country. Since you are an adult why not apply for a masters? You will probably get in and the worst case is they offer you the diploma course instead. Good luck.

MsMoo wrote: »

Hi all,

I've recently applied to the 2 years full time H. Dip in psychology in Trinity. Studying psychology would be a huge change for me, working in sciences for the past 10 years or so. Doing the H.Dip would be a huge change for me financially speaking, but I'm willing to do the graft for the few years.

Firstly, does anyone know anything about the selection process? What the competition could be like etc?

The course itself, coming from a science background and having NO psychology whatsoever has anyone else been/are in the same shoes?

Any other advice or recommendations would be appreciated.

Thanks guys

dar100

percy212 wrote: »

You will get in. No problem. I would try to find info on employment prospects after this course before starting it however. The official bodies for registered practicioners are in flux, and there are a LOT of psychology courses on offer all over the country. Since you are an adult why not apply for a masters? You will probably get in and the worst case is they offer you the diploma course instead. Good luck.

No, this feedback is all wrong! This course is quite competitive to get onto.

There really isn't any employment opportunities after it, as all it will qualify you to do, is study psychology at a higher level.

There is only one official body for Psychology in Ireland, and that is the PSI. I think you may be thinking of psychotherapy Percy212, yes, that's what your thinking of, now that I read your post again.

He cannot apply for a Master in Psychology, without an undergrad/conversion course first, minim 2.1 classification.

Nowhere does diplomas in Psychology, unless they are just taster courses, of no real importance

percy212

Fair enough Dar. I would still apply for a masters too or at least go in for a chat with someone before applying. I have noticed that exceptions are sometimes made (at many colleges) on grad courses for mature students, especially where fees are sizable.

Once again good luck OP. If you are interested you will find a way in....

dar100

percy212 wrote: »

Fair enough Dar. I would still apply for a masters too or at least go in for a chat with someone before applying. I have noticed that exceptions are sometimes made (at many colleges) on grad courses for mature students, especially where fees are sizable.

Once again good luck OP. If you are interested you will find a way in....

Yes, I do agree with what your saying, but unfortunately, it is only the undergrad degree/conversion course which is accredited with PSI, so the Master would become useless, as she will not meet the requirements for accreditation.

For another type of degree, going for a Masters surely would be possible