This programme will see you gain the skills and knowledge you need to work with a diverse range of clients with complex and multifaceted needs.
During the course, youll study evidence-based, flexible and responsive psychotherapeutic approaches to help you support and treat adults with psychological issues. Youll also complete modules on adult intimate relationships and psychosexual wellbeing, meaning once you graduate, you can work with couples as well as individuals.
Learn essential skills and get hands-on experience
Youll learn essential skills and core competencies to help you practise safely and establish good relationships with your clients. Youll also get to complete clinical placements in a public sector or voluntary organisation to gain practical experience.
Once you complete the course, youll be sought after for roles including counsellor or psychotherapist in public or private healthcare, education or other organisations.
| Course Location | Glasnevin, Dublin |
| Location Postcode | Dublin 9 |
| Course Category | Counselling & Psychotherapy, Medicine & Healthcare |
| Course Type | Blended Learning - Mix of Classroom & Online |
| Course Qualification | Masters Degree |
| Awarding Body | Dublin City University |
| Course Duration | 4 years part-time |
| Entry Requirements | For admission to the M.Sc. in Psychotherapy, entrants will normally: Have a relevant level 8 undergraduate degree (on the NFQ: National Framework of Qualifications; or its equivalent outside of Ireland; for example, in social care/work, psychology, nursing, education, etc.) Have completed a minimum of one year's recent relevant professional experience in a caring or mental health helping role, which has included some training and supervision (for example, voluntary counsellor/helpline work, social care, nursing, special needs teaching or guidance counselling, psychology assistant or pastoral care experience). This year of experience should be completed prior to application. The majority of this experience needs to have been working with adults and be based on real time verbal communication (in person or by phone/video, but not text or email communication Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) applicants are required to submit a cover letter along with their application under the Transcripts section of the portal, affirming their intent to apply for RPL. For more information on RPL see here Be able to establish and demonstrate reflective capacity, personal readiness, and professional suitability for psychotherapy training Successfully undertake a selection interview Due to the specialist nature of this programme, additional criteria may be used to assess suitability to undertake this programme. For further information, please contact the Programme Chair using the contact details above. |
| Career Path | There are career prospects for counsellors and psychotherapists within the Statutory, Education, Voluntary and Private sectors. Due to the programme's specialism, you will find specialist psychotherapeutic practice with individuals and couples. Alternatively, researchers in qualitative, quantitative and mixed methods research projects are always in demand. |
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