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                    Higher
                   Education
                    Institute

                      All of our full-time courses are accredited by Quality and Qualifications Ireland (QQI).

                                Full-time courses are offered through the Central Applications Office (CAO).

                  Every effort has been made to ensure the completeness and accuracy of the information contained
                 in this publication. The College reserves the right to make changes to course content and schedules.

          All full-time undergraduate programmes, except the BA (Hons) in Psychology and the BA (Hons) in Early Childhood
                               Education and Care, are eligible for funding under the Free Fees Initiative.
NATIONAL COLLEGE IRELAND - UNDERGRADUATE PROSPECTUS 2025-2026
CONTENTS
Why Choose NCI?                          4    Psychology at NCI                    34
                                              BA (Honours) in Psychology           35
Welcome                                  6
                                              School of Computing                  37
The NCI Experience                       8    BSc (Honours) in Computing           38
                                         10   BSc (Honours) in Data Science        41
Location
                                         11   Higher Certificate in Computing      43
Transport
Facilities                               14   Higher Certificate in Data Science   44
Student Life                             16   Computing Support Service            46
Student Support                          20
                                              Centre for Education                 47
School of Business                       22   and Lifelong Learning
BA (Honours) in Business                 24   BA (Honours) in Early Childhood      48
BA (Honours) in Human Resource           26   Education and Care
Management
BA (Honours) in Marketing Practice       28   Erasmus                              51
BA (Honours) in Accounting and Finance   30
Higher Certificate in Business           32   Postgraduate Study                   52

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CONTENTS
                      Career Development                   55
                      What do NCI graduates do?            56
                      NCI Career Service                   58

                      Admissions                           62
                      Full-Time Courses                    64
                      DARE and HEAR                        66
                      Admission Information and Policies   68

                      School Liaison                       70
                      Open Days                            70
                      Revision Sessions                    70
                      Campus Visits                        72

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WHY
    CHOOSE
    NC I ?

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Highly Relevant Courses

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     Our undergraduate full-time programmes in business, computing
     and education are fully accredited through QQI, with most in this
     prospectus available under the Free Fees Initiative. We carefully design
     our programmes by working closely with industry and professional
     bodies to ensure our courses meet the needs of industry.

             Excellent Career Prospects

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             Our commitment to offer courses and course content that
             aligns closely to the needs of the industry both in Ireland and
             internationally means that our graduates are highly sought after by
             prestigious employers of all sizes. We are proud to say that 96% of
             full-time NCI graduates are in work or further education.

     Great Student Support

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     Our mission is to help you succeed and kickstart your career.
     We utilise a small group teaching model with a friendly atmosphere
     in which lecturers, staff and students work and communicate together.
     Our support systems will ensure you adjust well to third-level life.

             Friendly and Dynamic Atmosphere

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             Our undergraduate full-time programmes in business, computing
             and education are fully accredited through QQI, with most in this
             prospectus available under the Free Fees Initiative. We carefully design
             our programmes by working closely with industry and professional
             bodies to ensure our courses meet the needs of industry.

     Experienced Faculty

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     The atmosphere at NCI is welcoming, comfortable and friendly. We
     welcome a broad mix of Irish and international students of all ages,
     which makes for a dynamic and exciting atmosphere. In fact, most
     students say that the general energy and friendliness of NCI is the most
     valuable part of their NCI experience.

               Modern City-Centre Campus

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               Our purpose-built campus in the heart of Dublin’s financial centre
               includes a spacious atrium area, tiered lecture theatres, modern
               computer labs and smaller executive suites and boardrooms. Excellent
               transport links, including the Luas and mainline train stations on our
               doorstep, ensures easy access to anywhere you need to be!

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NATIONAL COLLEGE OF IRELAND

                                                                  WELCOME FROM
                                                                  THE PRESIDENT OF

                                                                  NATIONAL
                                                                  COLLEGE
                                                                  OF IRELAND

     Dear Students,

     Welcome to National College of Ireland. We are delighted that you are considering NCI as your choice for a
     third-level qualification. We will ensure that you get the most from your college experience with a high-quality,
     world-class programme in a dynamic and supportive student environment and to give you the opportunity to
     earn the career of your dreams.

     Our mission is ‘to change lives through education’ and we will work with you to help you succeed and develop
     the knowledge, confidence, critical thinking and initiative that is needed for your future career.

     NCI has strong relationships with employers, and we are very proud to have one of the highest graduate-
     employment rates in Ireland. The learning experience in the College is delivered by lecturers who bring the best
     academic qualifications and cutting-edge industry experience.

     Your teaching and learning will be delivered through excellent digital and on-campus facilities and our smaller
     class sizes mean closer interaction with your lecturers, a greater ease for asking questions, a chance to build
     friendships and a network that will sustain you long after graduation. Most of our full-time undergraduate
     programmes qualify under the government’s Free Fees Initiative, so these advantages are yours without any
     added financial stress.

     Whether your interest lies in business, marketing or finance, data science, computing or technology
     management, human resources, psychology, or early childhood education, NCI has a fully accredited, high-
     quality undergraduate course for you.

     Come and join us and find out for yourself!

     Professor Gina Quin
     President, National College of Ireland

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NATIONAL COLLEGE OF IRELAND

                                                                    WELCOME FROM
                                                                    THE PRESIDENT OF

                                                                    THE
                                                                    STUDENTS’
                                                                    UNION

A Cháirde,

It is always a pleasure to welcome new faces to our campus each year and reconnect with familiar ones. We are
particularly excited to greet everyone at the new NCI Campus on Spencer Dock.

The National College of Ireland Students’ Union (NCISU) is the sole representative body for the students of National
College of Ireland (NCI). Our mission is to foster a supportive, vibrant, and inclusive community for all students. Upon
registration at NCI, you automatically become a member of the Students’ Union family. This membership offers
numerous opportunities to engage in a variety of interests and activities during your time here such as becoming an
active member of the Union, contributing to college-led initiatives, and participating in institutional developments.
More importantly, we encourage you to make the most of your time here by joining various clubs and societies and
engaging in the social life of the college to fully enjoy your NCI experience. NCI is truly what you make of it!

Engaging with clubs and societies, becoming a class representative, and attending events—whether social gatherings
or protests—will enable you to meet individuals from diverse backgrounds and form lifelong friendships. College life
passes quickly, so seize every opportunity.

As a member of NCISU, you also become a member of the Union of Students in Ireland, which represents over 300,000
students across our beautiful island. There is strength in unity, and fostering a sense of community and collaboration
is at the heart of everything we do. The Union has already achieved many of the goals set by our members this year,
and we have much more to accomplish. Our long-term objectives include ensuring that the student voice is heard
on both local and national levels, hosting events for social engagement, and keeping everyone informed about their
academic, welfare, and personal opportunities.

With the new term approaching, we are looking forward to welcoming you to the NCI family. Please do not hesitate
to reach out to us with any concerns or queries, no matter how big or small they may seem. We are here to support
you every step of the way. You can contact us through our social media accounts (NCISU), via email, or by visiting our
office. In the meantime, we hope you prepare yourself for an exceptional college experience. Rest assured, you are
going to love it here!

Ar son NCISU,
Tre Robert
President, NCI Students’ Union

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THE NCI EXPERIENCE
Location | Transport | Facilities | Student Life | Student Support

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LOCATION
     National College of Ireland (NCI) is located in the heart of Dublin’s International
     Financial Services Centre (IFSC) and is surrounded by an array of great amenities,
     accommodation options and transport links.

     On your doorstep you’ll find a huge range of great bars, pubs, music venues and
     restaurants, allowing you to make the most of Dublin’s vibrant social scene with
     your college friends as you embark on your third-level journey. In practical terms,
     the IFSC acts as a self-sufficient hub, offering essentials such as supermarkets,
     banks, gyms and health facilities within a minute’s stroll.

     Undergraduate life is also all about freedom, excitement and endless possibility;
     our unique location allows you to explore every aspect of your college
     experience. In just a few minutes, you can reach the best of city life in areas such
     as Temple Bar, the Grafton Quarter, Camden Street and St Stephen’s Green, areas
     that simply buzz with excitement both day and night. Quite simply, our location
     is the cherry on top of your college choice!

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NCI’s central location is boosted
                                                          even further by a wide array
                                                          of transport options; no matter
                                                          where you are from, our campus is
                                                          easy and quick to access.

Bus                                                       Parking
Over 70 Dublin Bus routes terminate in the vicinity       NCI offers underground car and bike parking at our IFSC
of NCI’s campus. The IFSC is also located beside          campus. The NCI car park is open from 05:30–23:00 Monday to
the central mainline bus terminal (Busáras), which        Sunday.
services routes around the country. Special student
fares are available for qualifying students on all main   Cycling
services. Student Weekly and Monthly Commuter             There is approximately 120km of on-road cycle track in the
tickets are available on Provincial City Services.        city. Dublin city operates a bike rental scheme through www.
                                                          dublinbikes.ie.

Luas                                                      Rail
NCI has its very own Luas stop right outside the front
                                                          All national trains travel into either Heuston Station or
door of our IFSC campus. The Luas Red Line links
                                                          Connolly Station, which are both city-centre based and
Saggart and Tallaght to the 3Arena, passing both
                                                          serviced by the Red Line Luas. Connolly Station also provides
our IFSC and Spencer Dock buildings, with cross-city
connections available just a few stops down the line.     access to the DART line and is a 10-minute walk from NCI.
These give fast and frequent access to the south city
centre and popular attractions such as Dundrum            Walking
Town Centre.                                              Due to its central location, NCI’s campus is within 15 minutes’
                                                          walk from Dublin’s main streets (O’Connell St. and Grafton St.).

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We’ve a LUAS stop on our doorstep!

                     Mayor Square /NCI

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DISTANCES TO DUBLIN*                                                                                                                                                                                                                    DONEGAL

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NCI’s new Spencer Dock Campus

     FACILITIES
     NCI’s purpose-built Mayor Square         Teaching Facilities
                                              The Kelly Theatre is an impressive 270-seat lecture
     campus is spread over 20,440             hall, which is used for both college and public
     square metres and five storeys,          events. The College also has three additional
                                              tiered theatres, a range of purpose-built studio
     accommodating the Students’ Union,       classrooms and a number of well-appointed and
     a restaurant, lecture theatres, labs,    cutting-edge computer labs.
     and our unique Cloud Competency
     Centre, under the same roof as support   Students’ Union
                                              The heart of student life is the Students’ Union,
     staff and lecturer offices. Less than    which offers Playstation and Xbox, pool tables,
     a five-minute walk away, just 300        table tennis, TV, music, movies, gigs and more.
     metres along the Luas track, NCI’s       It is a great place to chill out in between or after
                                              classes, meet friends both old and new, and
     new Spencer Dock building has been       generally make the most of college life. Even
     refurbished to provide an additional     better, explore some of the many clubs and
     5,600 square metres, delivering an       societies on campus (see p17 for more). Nor-
     expanded library and multi-functional
     learning spaces.

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Norma Smurfit Library                                                    Childcare Facility
The library is a modern facility with over 200 reading spaces, library   The Giraffe childcare facility on campus aims to
seminar rooms and extensive IT facilities. It offers a complete range    provide the highest standard of care through a
of information and research services to students. An extensive range     purpose-designed day care centre. The facility offers
of books, journals and reference materials is also available.            boundless opportunities to learn through creativity
                                                                         and play.
Bakehouse
Our on-campus restaurant offers a huge variety of breakfast, lunch       The Quad
and dinner options. Student deals are available daily to help you        This is a colourful outdoor seating area at our
save your money for other things, fun and practical!                     IFSC campus that plays host to numerous college
                                                                         events. It is a great place to enjoy some fresh air and
                                                                         sunshine between classes.
Sports Facilities
Local sports pitches and swimming facilities are available for NCI
students, sports clubs and societies. We also have an extremely well-    Sensory Room
equipped gym on campus. Facilities include:                              NCI is pleased to offer a sensory room as part of our
                                                                         autism-friendly status. This facility allows students
• A cardiovascular area with treadmills,                                 an opportunity to cater for their sensory needs
  arc trainers, rowing machines, bikes                                   whilst at college and is part of our commitment to
  and steppers                                                           neurodiversity at NCI.
• Machine weights and free weights
• Aerobics and spinning studio
• Sauna and steam rooms
• A massage and sports therapy centre
• Personal training also available

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STUDENT                                 The Students’ Union
                                             The NCI Students’ Union is the sole representative body for the students, with
                                             a mission to uphold educational rights, safeguard student welfare and provide

     LIFE                                    social experiences. Once you are registered, you are automatically a member of the
                                             Students’ Union family, which gives you many opportunities to immerse yourself in
                                             college life, whether it’s contributing to college-led changes, becoming a class rep
                                             or joining some of the many clubs or societies on offer.

                                                                                      CLUBS AND SOCIETIES
                                                                                      OFFICER
                                                                                      Veron Robert
                                                                                      As Clubs and Societies Officer, I support
                                                                                      and oversee the operations and events of all
                                                                                      clubs and societies at NCI. I provide guidance
                                                                                      to students interested in joining or forming
                                                                                      clubs, and organise sign-up days each
                                                                                      semester in collaboration with the Student
                                                                                      Experience and Sport team. Encouraging
                                                                                      students to participate in clubs and societies
                                                                                      helps them build networks and friendships
                                                                                      at NCI. Additionally, I coordinate the annual
                                                                                      Clubs and Societies Awards ceremony,
                                                                                      a significant event celebrating student
                                                                                      achievements.

     PRESIDENT
     Tre Robert
     As President I serve as the Director and principal
     spokesperson for NCI Students’ Union, representing all
     students of National College of Ireland., advocating for
     students’ interests to enhance their college experience
     and overall education. My role involves active participation
     in institutional discussions, networking, and seeking
     solutions that benefit our student body and the institution.
     I oversee the Class Representative system, inform students
     about pertinent issues, and supervise all Union activities.
     Our Union’s mission is to represent NCI students, uphold
     their educational rights, safeguard their welfare, and
     provide enriching social experiences.

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We encourage you to discover and explore existing opportunities and develop new interests by getting involved in
    events such as Freshers’ Week, Sexual Health Awareness and Guidance Week, The Annual Clubs & Societies Awards
    Ball and various cultural events.

    Our smaller size allows you to really immerse yourself in your interests and, most importantly, make friends that will
    last a lifetime.

                   VICE PRESIDENT                                                 ENTERTAINMENTS
                   FOR ACADEMIC AFFAIRS                                           OFFICER
                   Faith Wainaina                                                 Sean O’Brien
                   As Vice President for Academic Affairs,                        As Entertainments Officer, I am responsible
                   my primary responsibility is to safeguard                      for organising entertainment and social-
                   students’ academic rights and ensure                           cultural activities for NCI students, both on
                   they derive maximum benefit from their                         and off-campus. This includes daytime and
                   education at NCI. I oversee the recruitment                    evening events aimed at fostering social
                   and training of Class Representatives to                       cohesion and cultural awareness. Working
                   empower them in their roles and advocate                       closely with the Vice President, I coordinate
                   for student concerns effectively.                              social events during campaigns to promote
                                                                                  awareness on topics such as Sexual Health
                                                                                  Awareness and Guidance Week. It is also my
                                                                                  role to ensure that all students, regardless
                                                                                  of background, have access to inclusive and
                                                                                  engaging activities.

VICE PRESIDENT FOR
WELFARE AND EQUALITY
Jordan Buckley
As the Vice President for Welfare and
Equality, my role is to provide support
and guidance to students on various
issues, including accommodation,
finance, and overall wellbeing. The
Union maintains an open-door policy                COMMUNICATIONS OFFICER
for all students seeking assistance
with such matters. Additionally, I                 Rachel Gosker
am responsible for disseminating                   In my capacity as Communications Officer,
information on welfare, equality,                  I oversee the maintenance and updates of
diversity, and inclusion through                   the Union’s website and social media platforms,
campaigns, events, and educational                 including Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook.
initiatives. Collaborating closely                 I work closely with other Union Officers to
with the Entertainments Officer                    effectively promote and advertise events and
during campaign weeks ensures                      campaigns. It is my responsibility to regularly
that students are well-informed                    communicate with students regarding Union
about relevant issues and have                     activities, events, and to promptly address
opportunities for engagement during                inquiries received through social media
their time at NCI.                                 channels and other mediums.

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Clubs and Societies                                       • Movie Society                 • Neurodiversity Society
      There are many great clubs and societies that are         • Art Society                   • Afro Society
      set up and run by students. Engaging in clubs and         • 5-A-Side Society              • Esports & Gaming
      societies is a great way to make friends!                 • Equality Society              • Tech
                                                                • Feminist Society              • Barber
      Our Clubs & Societies comprise:                           • Photography Society           • Kickboxing Society
                                                                • Film Making Society           • Astrology Society
      • Music Society                                           • International Society         • Cricket Club
      • Fashion Society                                         • Sustainability Society        • Basketball Club
      • Mental Health Society                                   • Debating Society              • GAA Club
      • Dance Society                                           • Islamic Society               • Football Club
      • Fantasy Football Society                                • LGBTQ Society                 • Judo Club

     Sports and Recreation Facilities
     Clontarf Sports Pitches                                          Sportsco Leisure Centre
     The pitches are within walking distance of the IFSC and          The centre is within walking distance of the IFSC
     offer a multi-sport synthetic, floodlit sports complex           and offers a six-lane 25 metre swimming pool,
     including one full-size GAA pitch, one full-size soccer/         racquet courts, multi-purpose sports hall and all-
     rugby pitch and a 7-a-side training pitch complete               weather soccer pitches.
     with changing rooms and shower facilities.
                                                                      SV Fitness
     Irishtown Stadium                                                All full-time undergraduate registered students
     The stadium is within walking distance of the IFSC               have access to the state-of- the-art health club on
     and has an international standard athletics track. The           campus.
     stadium also offers all-weather soccer pitches, gym
     and aerobics studio.

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Sports Scholarship
Programme                                 What’s in the NCI Scholarship?                When can you apply?
National College of Ireland awards a      • Scholarship runs over a three-year          Our scholarship application
number of sports scholarships each year     academic period                             process will be open from the
to promote and foster sporting talent     • €2,000 bursary towards all college          1st of February 2025 and will
within the college. The scholarship         expenses, sporting equipment                close on the 1st of July 2025.
initiative is an investment in student      and competition fees                        If you have any queries about
potential, which endeavours to tailor     • Access to expert coaching                   the scholarship programme
performance-based components                and fitness training                        or application process please
with financial support so students can    • Continuous academic support                 email sport@ncirl.ie.
maintain a dual focus on academic and     • Individual health screening leading to
sporting progression.                       fitness, strength and conditioning
                                            programmes
                                          • Free gym membership
                                          • NCI branded sports clothing

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STUDENT SUPPORT
     At NCI we are committed to helping you fulfil your potential and get the most out
     of your time with us, and so we offer a number of specialist services to help in
     every aspect of your life. Our Student Support service strives for an environment
     that is welcoming, open to all, celebrates differences, supports success and
     encourages involvement. We can be reached at studentsupport@ncirl.ie.

     Medical Service
     NCI provides a subsidised medical service to all full-time registered students.

     Counselling
     Our counselling service provides an opportunity for students to discuss any difficulties they may be experiencing with
     the student counsellor. The counsellor helps by listening without judgement, offering new perspectives and working with
     students on strategies that are right for them.

     Student Leaders
     The Student Leader Programme is designed to help students settle into college by providing sign posting and assistance
     through peer support. Student Leaders are volunteer undergraduate students who have completed a comprehensive
     training programme.

     Financial Advice
     Student Support administers the Student Assistance Fund, a financial support package that is co-funded by the Irish
     Government and the European Union. The Student Assistance Fund (SAF) provides financial assistance for higher education
     students who are experiencing financial difficulties whilst attending college. Students can apply for assistance to help them
     with either temporary or on-going financial difficulties.

     Student Engagement and Progression
     The Student Engagement and Progression service aims to take proactive steps in ensuring that, if a student is finding it
     difficult to engage with college due to academic or non-academic pressures, their individual needs are supported. We will
     do all we can to help the student to reengage with their studies in order to ensure progression through their academic
     programme.

     Disability, Learning or Health Difficulties
     NCI is committed to providing equal access and opportunities for students with disabilities. The College encourages
     students to be open about their disability and to discuss their needs with the Disability Officer. The aim of Learning and
     Disability Support is to facilitate students in reaching their full potential by providing appropriate and specific support that
     meets individual needs.

     It is very important that students disclose a disability early in the academic year to ensure that appropriate support is
     provided. Some of the supports available include:

              • Learning Support
              • Assistive Technology
              • Occupational Therapy
              • Exam Supports
              • Sensory room access

     Learning Support
     NCI’s Learning Support service creates a supportive and understanding environment that recognises any difficulties each
     student is experiencing and seeks to provide appropriate supports. The individual needs of students are identified and met
     through workshops, group tutorials and online support sessions via the Learning Support Moodle page, covering topics
     such as academic writing skills, reading and writing strategies, study skills, planning and structuring assignments, and exam
     preparation & techniques.

     Autism-Friendly Institution
     NCI is proud to have been designated an autism-friendly campus by autism charity and advocacy group AsIAm. We have
     committed to nine key principles of autism inclusion across all areas of college life and continue to work on an action plan
     to improve the support and awareness for all those on the autism spectrum.

20         T H E     N C I     E X P E R I E N C E
T H E   N C I   E X P E R I E N C E   21
22   S C H O O L   O F   B U S I N E S S
SCHO OL OF
BUSINESS
From its foundation, NCI built its reputation on business education.
Today’s School of Business offers leading-edge programmes up
to   Master’s   level   in   Business,   HR,   Accounting,   Finance,
Management and Marketing, balancing academic theory with
real-world skills to prepare students for success in employment or
entrepreneurship.

Our courses are carefully designed to closely align with the needs
of industry; as a result, our graduates are highly sought after
by some of the most prestigious employers both in Ireland and
abroad. We also offer a placement option on our four funded BA
(Hons) degree courses; we are proud to say that 100% of School
of Business students who undertook placement are in graduate
level work or further study.

We offer five highly respected
undergraduate courses under
the Free Fees Initiative:
BA (Honours) in Business
BA (Honours) in Human Resource Management
BA (Honours) in Marketing Practice
BA (Honours) in Accounting and Finance
Higher Certificate in Business

We also offer one self-funded course:
BA (Honours) in Psychology

                                                  S C H O O L   O F   B U S I N E S S   23
NATIONAL COLLEGE OF IRELAND

         BA (HONOURS) IN BUSINESS
         Duration:                CAO Code:                 CAO Points Guide:*                      NFQ Level:
         Three Years              NC009                     300                                     Level 8
         Full-Time
         (Four Years with
         work placement)

     *For each course we have given a guideline based on our points over the past three years. This is a guide only, points vary each year.

     About the Course
     The BA (Honours) in Business is a modern, comprehensive and
     broad-based business degree, designed with modern businesses
     in mind and the requirement to produce graduates with relevant
     employability skills that also embrace broader societal needs in
     relation to sustainability and business ethics.

     You may also be able to take advantage of an opportunity to
     engage in a year-long, accredited work placement between years
     two and three. This placement is credit-bearing and comprises an
     extra year in the degree. Access to such placements is limited and
     highly competitive.

     Graduates of this course have a great foundation in all aspects
     of the modern business world, understand how to analyse and
     solve business problems and are highly employable in areas such
     as management, marketing, industrial relations, economics and
     international trade.

     Who is the course for?
     This course is ideal if you want a broad understanding of business
     or you don’t yet know in which area of business you would like to
     specialise. The course is for school leavers, mature students and
     graduates of QQI level 5/6 programmes who wish to embark on a
     course of full-time study.

     Career Prospects
     Graduates of the BA (Honours) in Business course at NCI are now
     employed at huge employers including LinkedIn, Accenture, AIB,
     Arvato, Citi, Bord Gáis, Deutsche Bank, IBM, State Street, Willis
     Towers Watson and UPS.

     Course Structure and Award
     This undergraduate business course is a three-year honours degree
     (four years with the option of a placement*). The main course is run
     over six semesters with continuous assessment held throughout
     the course and examinations at the end of each semester. In each
     year of the degree, any student with an overall average of 70+
     will win a Dean’s Award. On completion, you will receive a QQI BA                Course Fees
     (Honours) Degree in Business at level 8 on the National Framework                This course qualifies under the Free Fees Initiative and Student
     of Qualifications.                                                               Grant Scheme.

     *Students are eligible (subject to availability) to complete a work              Admission Requirements and Policies
     placement on year three of the programme and graduate after four                 Minimum entry requirements are a grade H5 and above in
     years with 240 ECTS credits.                                                     two higher level subjects together with a minimum of O6/
                                                                                      H7 in four other subjects. A minimum of grade O6/H7 must
     Further Study Options                                                            be obtained in English. A grade O6/H7 must be obtained in
     Upon successful completion of the BA (Honours) in Business,                      Mathematics. Applicants from a PLC/further education course
     graduates with the appropriate entry requirements can progress                   must have a full level 5/6 award, three distinctions and meet
     to postgraduate business courses at level 9 on the National                      the CAO points requirement. Mature applicants, applicants
     Framework of Qualifications including MSc in Management, MSc in                  with a disability or those applying through the DARE or HEAR
     International Business or MA in HRM, all available at NCI.                       access schemes should refer to our Admissions section on p62,
                                                                                      which also includes our admission policies, including laptop
                                                                                      requirements.

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COURSE CONTENT
    Year 1
    • Academic Management Skills
    • Business Law
    • Economics for the 21st Century
    • Financial Accounting
    • Human Resource Management
    • Individual Behaviour in
     The Organisation
    • Marketing in the Digital Age
    • Quantitative Methods

    Year 2
    • Financial Management
    • Management
    • Project Management
    • Social and Organisational Behaviour
    • Technologies for Business
    • Career Management Skills
    • Entrepreneurship
    • Global Business Environment
    • Macroenvironment Policy
      and Sustainability
    • Professional Development Skills

    Year 3
    • Business Statistics and Analytics
    • Economic and Social Policy
    • Marketing Management
    • Strategic Management
    • Sustainability and Business Ethics

    Year 3 Elective Modules
    • Capstone Project Preparation
    • Change Management and
      Organisational Development
    • Financial Management Tools
      for the Enterprise
    • Public Relations and Social Media
    • Applied Behavioural Economics
    • Capstone Project
    • Corporate Environmentalism
    • Data Analysis (Psychology)
    • Essentials of Employment Law
    • Global Operations, Planning
       and Design
    • Sales Management

    Electives may include prerequisites, are
    subject to change, and availability is
    subject to class sizes.

Flexible Choices for High-Achieving Students
Work placements are highly regarded by graduate recruiters and offer many advantages to students. Advantages include the
opportunity to make contacts in industry, networking experience, work-based practical skills and experience, assisting in developing
personal and professional confidence, and an opportunity to boost your employability prospects when you graduate.

In years two and three, there are extra choices available for high-achieving students (averaging 60% plus)

•       Between year two and three – a year-long work placement
•       In your final year – a capstone project

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NATIONAL COLLEGE OF IRELAND

          BA (HONOURS) IN
          HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
          Duration:                CAO Code:                 CAO Points Guide:*                      NFQ Level:
          Three Years              NC005                     300                                     Level 8
          Full-Time
          (Four Years with
          work placement)

     *For each course we have given a guideline based on our points over the past three years. This is a guide only, points vary each year.

     About the Course
     NCI’s BA (Honours) in Human Resources Management draws on our
     70 years as the leading educational institution for human resource
     management. This is an excellent business degree with a focus on
     the human resources function, which includes recruitment, training,
     employee development and industrial relations.

     You may also be able to take advantage of an opportunity to
     engage in a year-long, accredited work placement between years
     two and three. This placement is credit-bearing and comprises an
     extra year in the degree. Access to such placements is limited and
     highly competitive.

     Graduates of this course have a thorough understanding of human
     resource management, understand the world of business and                        Further Study Options
     how HRM integrates with other areas, and boast personal skills in                Upon successful completion of the BA (Honours) Degree
     teamwork, communication and research.                                            in Human Resource Management, graduates who have
                                                                                      acquired the appropriate entry requirements can progress to
     Who is the course for?                                                           postgraduate courses at level 9 on the National Framework
     If you want an interesting and varied business career, with                      of Qualifications such as the Postgraduate Diploma or MA in
     an understanding of business strategy and human resource                         HRM, or the MSc in Management, all available at NCI.
     management, this degree will appeal to you. The course is for
     school leavers, mature students and graduates of QQI level 5/6                   Course Fees
     programmes who wish to embark on a course of full-time study.                    This course qualifies under the Free Fees Initiative and Student
                                                                                      Grant Scheme.
     Career Prospects
     For over 70 years NCI has built an enviable reputation for excellence            Admission Requirements and Policies
     in HR education. Recent graduates are employed in human                          Minimum entry requirements are a grade H5 and above in two
     resources, recruitment, industrial relations and training roles in               higher level subjects together with a minimum of O6/H7 in
     organisations including Google, Comfort Keepers, IBEC, Hertz, PwC,               four other subjects. A minimum of grade O6/H7 must
     IBM, Arvato, Ergo, Ryanair, NTMA and CPL.                                        be obtained in English. A grade O6/H7 must be obtained in
                                                                                      Mathematics. Applicants from a PLC/further education course
     Course Structure and Award                                                       must have a full level 5/6 award, three distinctions and meet
     This undergraduate course is a three-year honours degree (four                   the CAO points requirement. Mature applicants, applicants
     years with the option of a placement*). The main course is run over              with a disability or those applying through the DARE or HEAR
     six semesters with continuous assessment held throughout the                     access schemes should refer to our Admissions section on p62,
     course and examinations at the end of each semester.                             which also includes our admission policies, including laptop
                                                                                      requirements.
     In each year of the degree, any student with an overall average of
     70+ will win a Dean’s Award. On completion, you will receive a QQI                                                   “The course is both
     BA (Honours) Degree in HRM at level 8 on the National Framework
                                                                                                                          practical and theory
     of Qualifications.
                                                                                                                          based. I felt like I
     *Students are eligible (subject to availability) to complete a work                                                  learned a lot of good,
     placement on year three of the programme and graduate after four                                                     relevant information.
     years with 240 ECTS credits.                                                                                         The lecturers are very
                                                                                                                          knowledgeable
     Professional Recognition                                                                                             and really helpful.”
     This course is an excellent foundation towards Membership of the
                                                                                                                          Amy Caulfield
     Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD) and/or
                                                                                                                          BA Hons in Human
     the Irish Institute of Training and Development (IITD).
                                                                                                                          Resource Management

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COURSE CONTENT
Year 1                                       Elective Modules
This stage of study introduces               • Capstone (Research)
                                               Project Preparation
learners to the core knowledge and
                                             • Capstone Project
skills necessary for human resource          • Health and Safety
management practitioners.                    • International HRM
                                             • Economic and Social Policy
• HR in a Corporate Framework                • HR and Professional Practice
• Organisational Behaviour                   • Equality, Diversity and Inclusion.
• Academic Management Skills
• Business Law                               Electives may include prerequisites,
• Management Theory and Practice             are subject to change, and
                                             availability is subject to class sizes.
• Resourcing and Talent Planning
• Ethics and Corporate Governance            Flexible Choices for High-Achieving
• Employee Relations                         Students

Year 2                                       Work placements are highly
This stage of study introduces learners to   regarded by graduate recruiters
broader Human Resource Management            and offer many advantages to
modules and some more technical              students. Advantages include the
modules, with a focus on practical           opportunity to make contact in
application and interpretation of theories   industry, networking experience,
and concepts.                                work-based practical skills and
                                             experience, assisting in developing
• Finance and Accounting for the             personal and professional
  HR Professional                            confidence, and an opportunity to
• Performance and Reward Management          boost your employability prospects
• Employment Law 1                           when you graduate.
• Professional Development Skills
• HR Analytics and Quantitative Methods      In years two and three, there are
• Learning and Development                   extra choices available for high-
• Employment Law 2                           achieving students (averaging 60%
• Career Management Skills                   plus).

                                             • Between year two and three
Year 3                                          – a year-long work placement
This stage of study incorporates a more      • In your final year - a capstone
strategic focus in terms of modules and         project in the HRM field
their contribution to the organisation.
At this stage, learners may also choose
electives based on personal preferences,
subject to availability and class size.

• Strategic Human Resource Management
• Contemporary Issues in Human Resource
  Management
• Sustainability
• Change and Organisation Development
• Contemporary Issues in Industrial
  Relations
• Additional HRM elective modules
• Plus, two electives

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NATIONAL COLLEGE OF IRELAND

          BA (HONOURS) IN
          MARKETING PRACTICE
          Duration:                CAO Code:                 CAO Points Guide:*                      NFQ Level:
          Three Years              NC020                     250                                     Level 8
          Full-Time
          (Four Years with
          work placement)

     *For each course we have given a guideline based on our points over the past three years. This is a guide only, points vary each year.

     About the Course
     NCI’s BA (Honours) in Marketing Practice is a practical, hands-
     on degree that covers all the core marketing subjects such as
     brand management, consumer behaviour, digital marketing
     and entrepreneurship. The final year concludes with an exciting
     capstone project, where you will work in teams developing real live
     business plans and platforms, where you will be expected to source
     products, develop marketing, communications and branding
     strategies in order to bring your ideas potential marketisation.

     High-achieving students (averaging 60% plus) may also be able
     to take advantage of an opportunity to engage in a year-long,
     accredited work placement between years two and three. This
     placement will be credit-bearing and comprises an extra year in the
     degree.

     Graduates of this course understand how modern marketing                           Further Study Options
     operates and how the various disciplines of marketing work                         Upon successful completion of the BA (Honours) in Marketing
     together in Ireland and internationally; know how to analyse                       Practice, graduates who have acquired the appropriate entry
     marketing problems in tough business environments and                              requirements can progress to postgraduate business courses
     generate practical solutions; and can develop significant potential                at level 9 on the National Framework of Qualifications such as
     for employment opportunities in areas such as marketing,                           the MSc in Marketing or Management at NCI or postgraduate
     entrepreneurship, digital marketing and advertising.                               programmes in other institutions.

     Who is the course for?                                                             Course Fees
     This course is ideal if you are interested in marketing, sales and                 This course qualifies under the Free Fees Initiative and Student
     communications or you are thinking of setting up your own                          Grant Scheme.
     business. The course is for school leavers, mature students and
     graduates of QQI level 5/6 programmes who wish to embark on a
                                                                                        Admission Requirements and Policies
     course of full-time study.
                                                                                        Minimum entry requirements are a grade H5 and above in two
                                                                                        higher level subjects together with a minimum of O6/H7 in
     Career Prospects                                                                   four other subjects. A minimum of grade O6/H7 must
     Previous graduates have undertaken careers in brand management,                    be obtained in English. A grade O6/H7 must be obtained in
     digital marketing, market research, sales, product development and                 Mathematics. Applicants from a PLC/further education course
     international marketing, within all industry sectors.                              must have a full level 5/6 award, three distinctions and meet
                                                                                        the CAO points requirement. Mature applicants, applicants
     Course Structure and Award                                                         with a disability or those applying through the DARE or HEAR
     This undergraduate course is a three-year honours degree (four                     access schemes should refer to our Admissions section on p62,
     years with the option of a placement*). The course is run over six                 which also includes our admission policies, including laptop
     semesters with continuous assessment held throughout the course                    requirements.
     and examinations at the end of each semester. In each year of
     the degree, any student with an overall average of 70+ will win a
                                                                                                                      “I like the amount of live
     Dean’s Award. On completion you will receive a QQI BA (Honours)
                                                                                                                      projects you get to work
     Degree in Marketing Practice at level 8 on the National Framework
     of Qualifications.                                                                                               on throughout the course,
                                                                                                                      because they are real
     *Students are eligible (subject to availability) to complete a work                                              companies.”
     placement on year three of the programme and graduate after four
     years with 240 ECTS credits.                                                                                     Layla Walsh
                                                                                                                      BA Hons in
                                                                                                                      Marketing Practice

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COURSE CONTENT
Year 1
• Fundamentals of Marketing
• Economic and Market Practice
• Brand Management
• Management and the Organisation
• Emerging Technologies
   for Business
• Entrepreneurship
• Marketing & Society
• Innovation and Creativity

Year 2
• Consumer Behaviour
• Market Research
• Business Intelligence and Statistics
• Digital Marketing
• Integrated Marketing Communications
• Plus, two electives

*Electives:
• Financial Analysis & Reporting
• Digital Technologies for Business
• New Product Development
• Services Marketing Management
• Sales Management
• Career Management Skills

Year 3
• Marketing Law
• Marketing Strategy
• Project Management
• Channel Management
• Social Media & PR
• Capstone Project

*Elective Modules
Electives may include prerequisites, are
subject to change, and availability is
subject to class sizes.

Flexible Choices for
High-Achieving Students
Work placements are highly regarded
by graduate recruiters and offer many
advantages to students. Advantages
include the opportunity to make contact
in industry, networking experience, work-
based practical skills and experience,
assisting in developing personal
and professional confidence, and an
opportunity to boost your employability
prospects when you graduate.

In year 2 of this degree, high-achieving
students (averaging 60% plus) can
elect to do a year-long work placement.
Opportunities exist to work in areas
such as: brand management, digital
marketing, market research, sales,
product development and international
marketing, within all industry sectors.

                                            S C H O O L   O F   B U S I N E S S   29
NATIONAL COLLEGE OF IRELAND

          BA (HONOURS) IN
          ACCOUNTING AND FINANCE
          Duration:                CAO Code:                 CAO Points Guide:*                      NFQ Level:
          Three Years              NC022                     330                                     Level 8
          Full-Time
          (Four Years with
          work placement)

     *For each course we have given a guideline based on our points over the past three years. This is a guide only, points vary each year.

     About the Course
     NCI’s BA (Honours) in Accounting and Finance features a blend of
     specialised accounting and finance subjects together with general
     business subjects, giving you an excellent foundation in leadership
     and management as well as a critical and methodical approach to
     problem-solving and decision-making in a financial context.

     You may also be able to take advantage of an opportunity to
     engage in a year-long, accredited work placement between years
     two and three. This placement is credit-bearing and comprises an
     extra year in the degree. Access to such placements is limited and
     highly competitive.

     Graduates of this course understand the theory and practice of
     accounting and finance, have skills and knowledge in all areas
     of business, and can pursue a career in general management,
     accountancy or related fields. Graduates are also eligible for                       Further Study Options
     professional accountancy body exemptions.                                            Upon successful completion of the BA (Honours) in Accounting
                                                                                          and Finance, graduates can progress to postgraduate courses
                                                                                          at level 9 on the National Framework of Qualifications such as
     Who is the course for?
                                                                                          the MSc in Finance and MSc in Accounting at NCI or pursue a
     This course is ideal for students who have an interest in the business
                                                                                          professional accountancy qualification such as ACA, CPA, ACCA
     world and who are looking to move into the international world
                                                                                          or CIMA.
     of accounting and finance. The course is for school leavers, mature
     students and graduates of QQI level 5/6 programmes who wish to
     embark on a course of full-time study.                                               Professional Recognition
                                                                                          Graduates who meet the criteria decided by the professional
     Career Prospects                                                                     accounting bodies may apply for generous exemptions
     Recent graduates are employed as trainee accountants and tax                         from the examinations of professional accountancy bodies
     advisors within the Big 4 and Top 10 accountancy firms together                      on completion of the course. These include Chartered
     with industry and financial services. Many are undertaking the                       Accountants Ireland (CAI), Association of Chartered Certified
     professional accountancy exams. Specific employers include EY,                       Accountants (ACCA), Chartered Institute of Management
     Deloitte, BDO, Grant Thornton, JPA Brenson Lawlor, JP Morgan,                        Accounts (CIMA) and Certified Public Accountants (CPA)
     Enterprise Rent-a-Car, Citi, BNY Mellon, Moore Stephens,                             Ireland.
     Cornmarket, PwC and Daiwa.
                                                                                          Course Fees
     Course Structure and Award                                                           This course qualifies under the Free Fees Initiative and Student
     This undergraduate course is a three-year honours degree (four                       Grant Scheme.
     years with the option of a placement*). The course is run over six
     semesters with continuous assessment held throughout the course                      Admission Requirements and Policies
     and examinations at the end of each semester. In each year of the                    Minimum entry requirements are a grade H5 and above in
     degree any student with an overall average of 70+ will win a Dean’s                  two higher level subjects together with a minimum of O6/
     Award. On completion you will receive a QQI BA (Honours) Degree                      H7 in four other subjects. A minimum of grade O6/H7 must
     in Accounting and Finance at level 8 on the National Framework of                    be obtained in English. A grade O5/H6 must be obtained in
     Qualifications.                                                                      Mathematics. Applicants from a PLC/further education course
                                                                                          must have a full level 5/6 award, three distinctions and meet
     *Students who complete the Career Management Skills module                           the CAO points requirement. Mature applicants, applicants
     and meet set grade criteria are eligible (subject to availability) to                with a disability or those applying through the DARE or HEAR
     complete a work placement on year three of the programme and                         access schemes should refer to our Admissions section on p62,
     graduate after four years with 240 ECTS credits.                                     which also includes our admission policies, including laptop
                                                                                          requirements.

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COURSE
CONTENT
Year 1
• Financial Accounting 1
• Economics in the 21st Century
• Academic Management Skills
• Mathematics for Business
  and Finance
• Business Law for Accounting
  and Finance
• Fundamentals of Management
• Information and Communications
 Technology in Accounting
  and Finance
• Quantitative Methods
• Introduction to Financial Markets
• Marketing for Accounting
  and Finance

Year 2
• Financial Accounting 2
• Management Accounting 1
• Corporate Finance
• Taxation 1
• Quantitative Methods in Finance
• Company Law for Accounting
  and Finance
• Business Economics
• Collective Investments
• Corporate Governance and Ethics

Students intending to undertake the
Work Placement Year study a Career
Development Skills module in Year 2

Year 3
• Management Accounting 2
• Financial Reporting
• Law and Regulation
• Portfolio Analysis
• Derivatives and Risk Management
• Contemporary Issues in Finance
  and Accounting
• Financial Statement Analysis

Electives: Students select a 5-credit
elective module in Semester 1
and 10-credit elective module
in Semester 2.

• Taxation 2
• Taxation 3
• International Financial Management
• Entrepreneurship
• Research Project
• Audit and Assurance

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NATIONAL COLLEGE OF IRELAND

          HIGHER CERTIFICATE IN
          BUSINESS
          Duration:                CAO Code:                 CAO Points Guide:*                      NFQ Level:
          Two Years                NC103                     250                                     Level 6
          Full-Time
     *For each course we have given a guideline based on our points over the past three years. This is a guide only, points vary each year.

     About the Course
     NCI’s Higher Certificate in Business is an ideal introduction to contemporary
     theories and approaches to modern business practices in key areas such as
     marketing, human resource management and entrepreneurship.

     Students who enrol on this course usually progress on to second year of the BA
     (Hons) in Business degree.

     Graduates of this course have specialised knowledge of the key theories
     and principles relevant to business; are equipped with good personal skills
     in communication, problem-solving and teamwork; understand the latest
     thinking in areas of HRM, marketing, finance and management; and have the
     ability to apply knowledge and skills to solve problems within the business
     world.

     Who is the course for?
     The course may be particularly appealing to students who are unsure about
     committing themselves to a degree programme, but who want the option to
     transfer on to the second year of a business degree in the future.

     Career Prospects
     This course provides an excellent basis for starting work in a variety of roles
     within business, commercial or public sector bodies. It equips you with the
     knowledge and skills needed to build a successful career in the business world.

     Course Structure and Award
     This undergraduate course is a two-year higher certificate. It is run over four
     semesters with continuous assessment held throughout the course and
     examinations at the end of each semester. On completion you will receive
     a QQI Higher Certificate in Business at level 6 on the National Framework of
     Qualifications.

     Further Study Options
     Upon successful completion of the Higher Certificate in Business, graduates can
     potentially gain entry into year two of NCI’s BA (Honours) in Business degree.
     Recent Masters’ graduates include students who have progressed from the
     Higher Cert in Business to the BA Honours in Business, and onto the successful
     completion of NCI’s MA in Human Resource Management.

     Course Fees
     This course qualifies under the Free Fees Initiative and Student Grant Scheme.

     Admission Requirements and Policies
     Minimum entry requirements are a grade O6/H7 or above in five subjects.
     A minimum of grade O6/H7 must be obtained in English. A grade O6/H7/F2
     must be obtained in Mathematics. Applicants from a PLC/further education
     course must have a full level 5/6 award and meet the CAO points requirements.
     Applicants who hold 3 distinctions at level 5 and meet the CAO points
     requirement, will be considered for entry to Year 2 of the course. Mature
     applicants, applicants with a disability or those applying through the DARE or
     HEAR access schemes should refer to our Admissions section on p62, which
     also includes our admission policies, including laptop requirements.

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COURSE
CONTENT
Year 1
• Personal & Professional Academic Skills
• Fundamentals of Management
• Applied Creativity
• Business IT Skills
• Project Management
• Irish Business & Society
• Introduction to Entrepreneurship
• Introduction to Business Statistics

Year 2
• Financial Accounting
• Economics for the 21st Century
• Human Resource Management
• Academic Management Skills
• Business Law
• Marketing in the Digital Age
• Individual Behaviour in the Organisation
• Quantitative Methods

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Psychology
     at NCI
     Established just over a decade,
     Psychology at NCI has seen students
     take honours degree onto doctorate
     level or into a variety of workplaces.
     Faculty research is thriving, which
     creates interesting opportunities for
     students. This programme explores
     facets of psychology, including
     biological, clinical, developmental,
     educational, comparative,
     evolutionary, social and industrial.

     Our BA (Honours) in Psychology is
     self-funded and, unlike other courses
     detailed in this prospectus, does not
     qualify under the Free Fees Initiative.
     Relevant fees must be paid by the
     student.

     Note: Students who enrolled on
     this programme in the past and
     were eligible for a grant received
     funding from SUSI to cover either
     100% or 50% of the course tuition
     fees. Students who are applying
     for funding should contact
     support@susi.ie for more
     information.

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NATIONAL COLLEGE OF IRELAND

     BA (HONOURS) IN PSYCHOLOGY
     Duration:                CAO Code:                 CAO Points Guide:*                      NFQ Level:
     Three Years              NC010                     400                                     Level 8
     Full-Time
*For each course we have given a guideline based on our points over the past three years. This is a guide only, points vary each year.

 About the Course                                                                  Course Fees (EU)
 NCI’s BA (Honours) in Psychology is accredited by the Psychological               €6,250 per annum payable by the student. (Fees revised
 Society of Ireland (PSI), the professional body for psychology in the             annually).
 Republic of Ireland. This enables honours graduates of our degree
 to pursue further professional training in psychology.                            Admission Requirements and Policies
                                                                                   Minimum entry requirements are a grade H5 and above in
 This degree offers a solid grounding in all the core areas of                     two higher level subjects together with a minimum of O6/
 psychology including cognitive psychology, personality and                        H7 in four other subjects. A minimum of grade O6/H7 must
 individual differences, lifespan development, social psychology,                  be obtained in English. A grade O6/H7 must be obtained in
 research methods and biological psychology, as well as specialised                Mathematics. Applicants from a PLC/further education course
 topics such as workplace psychology and cyber-psychology.                         must have a full level 5/6 award and three distinctions. Mature
                                                                                   applicants, applicants with a disability or those applying
 Graduates of this course understand the principles of psychology
                                                                                   through the DARE or HEAR access schemes should refer to our
 and have a broad understanding of human behaviour, know how to
                                                                                   Admissions section on p62, which also includes our admission
 critically analyse problems and how to conduct scientific research,
                                                                                   policies, including laptop requirements.
 and can apply psychology to the workplace, the community and
 society.

 Who is the course for?
 This course will appeal to students who have a curiosity about the
 human mind and who wish to work in a variety of related fields. The
 course is for school leavers, mature students and graduates of QQI
 level 5/6 programmes who wish to embark on a course of full-time
 study.

 Career Prospects
 The degree is accredited by the Psychological Society of Ireland
 and therefore allows graduates to complete further graduate
 training within psychology in areas including clinical psychology,
 organisational psychology, forensic psychology and counselling
 psychology. Completion of the degree will also facilitate graduates
 in entering many other professions including human resources,
 recruitment, management, consultancy and marketing.

 Course Structure and Award
 This undergraduate course is a three-year honours degree run over
 six semesters with continuous assessment held throughout the
 course and examinations at the end of each semester. Students
 complete research projects in their final year of study. These
 research projects are considered for submission to the Psychology
 Society of Ireland Annual Student Congress. An NCI psychology
 student won the ‘Best Research Project’ in 2020, received an
 Honourable Mention for an Undergraduate Presentation in 2022,
 and won the Undergraduate Poster Presentation Award in 2023
 at this prestigious national event. In each year of the degree any
 student with an overall average of 70+ will win a Dean’s Award.
 On completion you will receive a QQI BA Honours Degree in
 Psychology at level 8 on the National Framework of Qualifications.

 Further Study Options
 Upon successful completion of the BA (Honours) in Psychology,
 graduates who have acquired the appropriate entry requirements
 can progress to postgraduate programmes at level 9 on the
 National Framework of Qualifications such as the MA in HRM at
 NCI, as well as clinical, educational, occupational and counselling
 psychology at other venues.

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