Master of Science in Systemic Psychotherapy
A comprehensive postgraduate programme in systemic psychotherapy and family therapy for health and social care professionals.
Best for:Best for health, social care, and education professionals seeking advanced clinical training in family therapy.
Overview
The Clanwilliam Institute offers a Master of Science programme in Systemic Psychotherapy, designed to provide advanced training in family therapy. This course is specifically tailored for professionals working in health, social services, education, and related human science fields. Students engage with systemic theory and practice to enhance their clinical capabilities in therapeutic settings. The curriculum is delivered across multiple locations in Ireland, including Dublin, Athlone, and Cork. Applicants must meet specific academic or professional experience criteria to be considered for admission.
What you'll do
- Engage in advanced theoretical study of systemic psychotherapy models.
- Participate in clinical training sessions held at designated institute locations.
- Apply systemic frameworks to professional practice in health or social care settings.
- Contribute to the learning environment through case studies and clinical reflection.
- Complete all academic requirements for the Level 9 NFQ qualification.
Requirements
Degree required: Honours primary degree (Level 8 NFQ) in human sciences or equivalent; OR Ordinary degree (Level 7 NFQ) with at least three years of relevant post-qualification experience.
Degree offered: MSc
Language: English; tested evidence of competency required for non-native speakers.
Instruction: English
- Professional background in health, social services, or education.
- Demonstrated capacity to contribute to and benefit from the programme.
- Proficiency in English for non-native speakers.
- Direct entry requires a Level 8 honours degree in human sciences.
- Indirect entry via Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) is available for those with a Level 7 degree and 3 years of experience.
- RPL applicants must demonstrate equivalence to direct entry requirements through the institute's formal process.
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Interested candidates should visit the official programme website to review application procedures. Applicants seeking entry via Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) are encouraged to make informal enquiries to the Head of Training at least 10 weeks prior to the standard closing date.
- Academic transcripts
- Evidence of professional experience
- RPL portfolio (if applicable)
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