Ballsbridge College of Further Education

Day Courses: Programme for September 2010

Applied Psychology
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Ballsbridge College Students Psychology is the scientific investigation of behaviour and mental processes. It aims to study how a person thinks, feels and acts in any social situation. The main emphasis is on the individual and how they can affect and be affected by social contact with other parties.

Applied Psychology avails of general psychological principles and theories and uses them to investigate problems in the area of business management, product design, ergonomics, law, health and mental health.

To do this, Applied Psychologists use a range of measurement techniques. These include observation, case studies, psychometric tests, surveys and experiments.

Cetification LogosThis foundation course aims to give participants an introduction to the core theories and methodologies of psychology and prepare them for further study at third level.

In addition, this course lays the foundation for a wide variety of 'people-focused' careers in social research, environmental psychology, marketing and human resource management.

Course Content

  • The Methodology of Psychology
  • Behavioural Studies
  • Psychology of Work
  • Statistics
  • Marketing
  • Business Administration
  • Communications
  • Desktop Publishing
  • Work Experience

Higher Education Links

Graduates may use their qualifications to apply for a place in a variety of Higher Education Institutions. For information on all relevant Higher Education Links visit Further Education and Training Awards Council (FETAC), Higher Education Links Scheme (HELS), the Central Applications Office (CAO) and the websites of the relevant higher education institutions. Intending applicants are advised at all times to confirm linked awards, any additional module requirements, application processes and scoring systems with the Admissions Offices of the participating Higher Education Institutions or visit the CAO website.

Examples of Progression to Higher Education

- Full-time Courses:

- Part-time Courses:

  • Graduates may progress into Year 1 of the Institute of Public Administration's (IPA) part-time, NUI-accredited, Diploma in Business Studies or Bachelor of Business Studies (Hons) and can also avail of additional subject exemptions. Visit the Institute of Public Administration website or contact the IPA directly for further details.

- Overseas Links:

  • Graduates may apply for degree courses at the School of Psychology, Bangor University of Wales
  • Students with a Merit / Distinction profile in their final results, may gain entry into Year 2 of Honours Degree in Business Studies in Swansea Metropolitan University in Wales.
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Courses planned for September 2010

- Business:

- Community and Public Sector:

- Computing and Multimedia:

- English (EFL):

- Property:

How to Contact Ballsbridge College

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Address: Shelbourne Road, Ballsbridge, Dublin 4, Ireland
Phone: +353 1 6684806
Fax: +353 1 6682361
Web: www.ballsbridgecollege.com
Email: info@ballsbridge.cdvec.ie

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