Higher Diploma in Psychology

The application deadline for the Sep 2028 intake is Mar 14, 2027, and the tuition fee is 20,020 USD per year.

The Higher Diploma in Psychology at University College Dublin is a 2-year postgraduate conversion course for graduates with a non-psychology degree. This program is ideal for students transitioning into the field of psychology and pursuing a professional career.

Students engage in subjects like biological, cognitive, social, and developmental psychology, developing critical thinking, research skills, and ethical considerations. They also conduct independent research projects to enhance practical skills and understanding of psychological concepts.

Graduates can pursue further postgraduate training in clinical, counselling, health, or other types of psychology, working as Clinical Psychologists, Counselling Psychologists, Health Psychologists, or Research Psychologists in hospitals, mental health clinics, or research organizations.

University College Dublin (UCD) is Ireland’s largest and most globally engaged university, founded in 1854 and situated on a spacious campus south of Dublin. Renowned for its research-intensive culture, UCD hosts more than 35,000 students from over 150 countries and offers a broad spectrum of undergraduate and postgraduate programs across arts, sciences, business, engineering, medicine and more. Its scale and international outlook make it an appealing destination for students seeking a research-led education in an energetic European capital region.

UCD’s academic strengths span traditional disciplines and cutting-edge fields, with robust research funding and industry partnerships that support innovation and practical learning. Students benefit from state-of-the-art laboratories, comprehensive libraries, student support services and a wide network of international exchanges. The university also emphasizes employability through career services, internships and active alumni engagement that help graduates transition into global careers.

Campus life at UCD balances academic intensity with extracurricular engagement, including sports, cultural societies and community involvement. Accommodation, transport and welfare services are geared to support international students arriving to Dublin. Prospective applicants should review program-specific entry requirements and available scholarships, consider English language criteria, and use the university’s international office resources to plan applications and arrival logistics.