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
This graduate level programme is open to candidates who have three years graduate level training in the human sciences (medicine, psychology, social work, sociology, education, etc) or its equivalent. Applicants must have relevant experience of working in a responsible and caring role with people. During training they will be expected to work in a setting which provides opportunities for clinical practice.
Applicants must have:
- A primary degree in the human sciences (medicine, psychology , social work, sociology, education etc.) or its equivalent.
- Equivalence through Accreditation of Prior Learning (APL): Candidates applying through this route must demonstrate clearly that they have equivalence to an undergraduate degree in a field relevant to psychotherapy or have a combination of work and life experiences that add up to a similar competency.
- Relevant experience in working with people in a responsible and caring role.
- To be in a work setting or role which will provide candidates with opportunities to implement their learning such as work within the helping professions, counselling support services and /or project / community work.
- Names and contact details of two referees who can assess a) your academic and b) professional abilities.
- If English is not your native language, unless you have done your primary degree through English in an English speaking country, an English language qualification is required for all programmes.
- Successful applicants will be required to consent to garda clearance being sought which is standard procedure for professionals engaged in direct work with young people and families.
International Applications:
International applicants should contact the Academic Programme Director for a full list of entry requirements.
Application Details
Application Closing Date: 1st May 2023.
Applications for this course must be made on-line at www.ucd.ie/apply.
Next Intake: September 2023.
Fees
Applications for this course must be made on-line at www.ucd.ie/apply.
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.
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.