Systemic Psychotherapy in Couples and Families
Train to a high level of professional skill as a systemic psychotherapist at University College Dublin.
Best for:Best for human science professionals and practitioners looking to train as systemic psychotherapists.
Overview
University College Dublin offers a graduate-level master's programme in Systemic Psychotherapy focusing on relationships within families, couples, and other groups. This creative and innovative training model places ethics at the heart of therapeutic practice. Students engage in rigorous academic learning combined with active clinical practice in relevant professional settings. The programme is designed for professionals in the human sciences seeking advanced specialization in psychotherapy.
What you'll do
- Participate in rigorous academic coursework and lectures related to systemic psychotherapy models
- Engage in supervised clinical practice within a designated work setting providing opportunities for client intervention
- Apply ethical frameworks and systemic theories to casework involving couples, families, and groups
- Maintain reflective practice and integrate academic learning with practical field experience
- Collaborate with peers and supervisors through professional case discussions and assessments
Requirements
Degree required: Primary degree in the human sciences (medicine, psychology, social work, sociology, education, etc.) or equivalent
Degree offered: Master's Degree (Level 9 NFQ)
Language: English; English language qualification required if English is not the native language and primary degree was not taught in English
Instruction: English
- Three years of graduate-level training in human sciences or equivalent qualification
- Relevant experience working with people in a responsible and caring role
- Placement in a work setting or role providing opportunities to implement clinical learning
- Provision of two professional referees able to assess academic and professional abilities
- Consent to Garda clearance procedures for working with young people and families
- Open to domestic (EEA) applicants
- Not suitable for international (non-EEA) applicants based on part-time delivery format
- Candidates may apply via Accreditation of Prior Learning (APL) or Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)
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How to apply
Applicants must submit their application online through the university admissions portal. Ensure all required documentation, including referee details and language qualifications if applicable, is prepared beforehand. Refer to the official UCD registry pages for specific guidelines on Recognition of Prior Learning if required.
- CV
- Primary degree transcripts
- 2 reference letters
- English language qualification (if applicable)
- Garda clearance consent
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