Seize the opportunity to experience university life with UCD’s Summer School for secondary school students entering 6th Year or (Year 13 A-Level) in September 2026.
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Psychology Summer School
Tuesday June 2nd, 10.00am-4.00pm
What happens on the day?
During the UCD Psychology Summer School, you will attend sample lectures from leading experts connected with the programmes, participate in interactive workshops, take a campus tours while also receiving information on the wide ranging career opportunities available to graduates.
Who can register?
The Summer School is for students who are going into 6th year or Year 13 (A Level) in September 2026.
What does it cost?
The UCD Psychology Summer School costs €35 and includes a sandwich lunch and tea/coffee. A reduced rate of €15 is available for applicants whose families are in receipt of job-seekers or disability payments. If you wish to avail of this discount rate please email summerschool@ucd.ie for a discount code before booking your course.
Enquiries?
Enquiries in relation to the UCD Psychology Summer School can be made to psychology@ucd.ie.
Where will the UCD Psychology Summer School take place?
The UCD Psychology Summer School will take place in the UCD Newman building. The building is number 41 on the UCD Map
See schedule below.
| Time | Room | Activity | Psychologists |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10.00am | F102 | Registration | Gosia Pelikan Brendan Rooney |
| 10:15am – 11:00am | F102 | Welcome, outline for the day. What is Psychology? Careers in Psychology |
Professor Suzanne Guerin
Dr Brendan Rooney |
| 11:00am – 11:45am | F102 | Psychology of uncertainty: How our brains cope with the unknown. | Dr Ondrej Zika |
| 11:45am – 12:30pm | F102 | What’s exciting about modern psychology research? | Professor Klaus Kessler |
| 12:30pm – 1:15pm | F102 | Complimentary lunch | Chat with staff and students |
| 1:15pm – 2:00pm | E104 / E106
F102 |
Laboratory practicals
& Life as a Psychology Student |
Dr Brendan Rooney, BSc student & PostGraduate Demonstrators |
| 2:00pm – 2:45pm | E104 / E106
F102 |
Laboratory practicals
& Life as a Psychology Student |
Dr Brendan Rooney, BSc student & PostGraduate Demonstrators |
| 2:45pm – 3:30pm | F102 | Eyewitness memory and false memory | Professor Ciara Greene |
| 3:30pm -4:00pm | F102 | Feedback & Close |
