MSc in Loss and Bereavement
Develop advanced expertise in grief support and bereavement care for professional practice.
Best for:Best for social and healthcare professionals seeking to specialize in bereavement support and grief counseling.
Overview
The MSc in Loss and Bereavement at the Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland provides a comprehensive understanding of grief and loss dynamics. Designed for professionals in social and healthcare sectors, the programme equips students with the skills to provide effective support within their communities and workplaces. Participants engage with theoretical frameworks and practical applications to enhance their professional practice. The curriculum emphasizes personal insight and the development of specialized support capabilities.
What you'll do
- Engage with advanced theoretical frameworks regarding loss and bereavement.
- Develop practical skills for providing support in professional and community settings.
- Reflect on personal history and insight regarding loss to inform practice.
- Participate in hybrid learning activities to integrate theory with professional experience.
Requirements
Degree required: Level 8 degree in a relevant area or equivalent via Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL).
Degree offered: MSc
Language: English proficiency required; non-native speakers may need to provide test certification.
Instruction: English
- Significant professional experience in social or healthcare sectors related to loss or bereavement.
- Experience as a bereavement support volunteer.
- Evidence of completion of relevant CPD or specialized training.
- Demonstrated personal insight into loss history.
- Must hold a Level 8 degree or equivalent via RPL process.
- Must demonstrate relevant professional or volunteer experience in the field.
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How to apply
Interested candidates should review the programme brochure and contact the Irish Hospice Foundation for guidance. Applications are processed through the university portal, and academic transcripts will be required upon offer.
- Academic transcripts
- Evidence of prior learning (RPL documentation)
Contact
Inés Arriola-O'Flynn
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