The three-year BSc in Psychology is a professional degree accredited by the Psychological Society of Ireland. Students study Psychology in UCD as a single subject degree only. Graduates often progress to further study to become Clinical Psychologists. 

Students spend up to 20 hours per week attending lectures and tutorials. In second year, students will conduct a series of laboratory practical's, while in third year, they will carry out an independent research project under the direction of one of the academic staff. A combination of end-of-semester written examinations and continuous assessment is used to evaluate performance. 

The degree is recognized by the Psychological Society of Ireland and, as such, provides the foundation for further graduate training in any field of psychology, as well as for a wide variety of careers, including:

• Clinical psychology
• Educational psychology
• Organizational psychology
• Forensic psychology
• Counselling psychology
• Health psychology