Course Summary
This course will appeal to those people who are interested in training as a Psychotherapist to a high level of knowledge and skill. Systemic Psychotherapists work with relationships in the context of families, couples and other groups. It is a creative, innovative and thought provoking model of Psychotherapy which places ethics at the heart of the work.
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Career Sectors
This course prepares you for working in the Career Sectors below. Follow the links to get a fuller understanding of the sectors you are preparing for.
Entry Requirements
Application Details
How to apply?
The following entry routes are available:
ProfMasters Systemic Psychotherapy (Ind, Couple, Families)PT (XA01)
Duration
4 Years
Attend
Part Time
Deadline
Rolling*
* Courses will remain open until such time as all places have been filled, therefore early application is advised
Applications are now being accepted for this programme
The next intake will be September 2024
Applications for this course must be made on-line at www.ucd.ie/apply.
Next Intake: 2024/2025 September.
Fees
EU Year 1 - € 6600
nonEU Year 1 - € 12100
EU Year 2 - € 8400
nonEU Year 2 - € 14400
EU Year 3 - € 8400
nonEU Year 3 - € 14400
EU Year 4 - € 6300
nonEU Year 4 - € 12100
***Fees are subject to change
The Student
Career Interests
This course is typically suited for people with the following Career Interests. If these interests do not describe you, this course may prepare you for work you may not find satisfying.
Social
The Social person's interests focus on interacting with the people in their environment. In all cases, the Social person enjoys the personal contact with other people in preference to the impersonal dealings with things, data and ideas found in other groups.
Many will seek out positions where there is direct contact with the public in some advisory role, whether a receptionist or a counsellor. Social people are motivated by an interest in different types of people and like diversity in their work environments. Many are drawn towards careers in the caring professions and social welfare area, whilst others prefer teaching and other 'informing' roles.
Investigative
The Investigative person will usually find a particular area of science to be of interest. They are inclined toward intellectual and analytical activities and enjoy observation and theory. They may prefer thought to action, and enjoy the challenge of solving problems with sophiscticated technology. These types prefer mentally stimulating environments and often pay close attention to developments in their chosen field.
Career Progression
Areas in which Systemic Psychotherapists have previously secured employment or developed experience in independent practices include:
- Primary Care Settings
- Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services
- Adult Psychiatric Services
- Voluntary Agencies providing Couple and Family Therapy
- Family Resource Centres
- Family Court work
- Private Practice
Graduates from the programme have a qualification that is recognised within Europe, which facilitates employment mobility.
With regard to the anticipated deployment of Psychotherapists throughout the Health Services (Ref. Vision for Change 2006 Dept. of Health and Children) Psychotherapy graduates from this programme will have met all the requirements for employment as registered Psychotherapists