| Course Location | EU |
| Location Postcode | Dublin 8 |
| Course Category | Counselling & Psychotherapy, Medicine & Healthcare |
| Course Type | Blended Learning - Mix of Classroom & Online |
| Course Qualification | Masters Degree |
| Awarding Body | QQI |
| Awarding Body Details | MA |
| Course Duration | 2 Years |
| Course Time | This course is delivered part-time over two years. Lectures are delivered one evening a week from 6pm to 9pm and over approximately eight Saturdays from 9:30am to 4:30pm during the academic year (Sept-May). The programme utilises blended learning for theoretic elements of engagement. In-person attendance is required for skills-based modules. This allows the learner to access classes in person or online, allowing for flexibility in achieving a work/life/study balance. |
| Course Fee | 8200 |
| Entry Requirements | This programme is designed for graduates in health and human sciences and in particular graduates of counselling-related programmes as well as, nursing, social care, social work, psychology and programmes in cognate areas who wish to expand their knowledge and understanding of the human condition. The knowledge, skills and competence required to successfully participate in and complete this Level 9 Programme. Applicants will normally have successfully achieved a Level 2:2 award in a relevant Human Science Level 8 degree. Those who have completed other relevant education programmes or have relevant professional experience, etc., where Recognised Prior Learning (RPL) and Acquired Prior Learning (APL) can be applied to the programme by submission of programme content, qualification, and assignments equivalent to an appropriate Level 8 award at an Honours 2:2 standard can also be considered. All applicants undertake a selection interview to support applicants to make an informed decision regarding their choice of programme and to ensure suitability. Successful applicants would be required to complete Garda Vetting at the College. The minimum English language proficiency requirement for this programme is B2+ in the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages, which is equivalent to an IELTS score of 6.5. |
| Career Path | On successful completion of the MA in Addiction Counselling, learners will be qualified to access Level 10 Programmes on the National Framework of Qualifications (NFQ). Career Options: This programme is designed to meet the requirements for professional accreditation with Addiction Counsellor Ireland, The Association of Professional Counsellors and Psychotherapists (APCP), and the National Association for Professional Counselling & Psychotherapy. Graduates from this programme can be found working in various settings across the caring profession and can be found working in such as: Private Practice HSE Addiction Treatment Centres Pieta House Mental health Services Aiseiri My Move Counselling Services Tusla Social Care |
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