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Addiction Counselling

Irish College of Humanities & Applied Sciences Limited

Course code
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Level
Level 9
Award
Degree - Masters (Level 9 NFQ)
Classification
Major
Awarding body
QQI
Duration
2 Years (6 semesters), Part Time. Lectures will normally be timetabled on one evening per week from 6pm-9pm and on approximately eight Saturdays, 9:30am-4:30pm per academic semester. Delivered using a blended learning approach, with both traditional face-to-face contact and synchronous delivery through the VIRI classroom (Zoom). Available at our Dublin and Limerick Campuses
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Programme summary

This Master’s programme in Addiction Counselling is designed for graduates in health and human sciences disciplines such as nursing, social care, social work, psychology and programmes in a cognate area who wish to prepare for initial access to professional Accreditation as an Addiction Counsellor.

Entry requirements

What are the entry requirements for this course?

  • The knowledge, skills and competence required to successfully participate in and complete this Level 9 Programme will normally require applicants to have successfully achieved a Level 2:2 award in a relevant Human Science Level 8 degree.
  • Those who have completed other relevant education programmes or have relevant professional experience etc., where Recognised Prior Learning (RPL) and Acquired Prior Learning (APL) can be applied to the programme by submission of programme content, qualification and assignments equivalent to an appropriate Level 8 award at an Honours 2:2 standard can also be considered. If you wish to apply for this programme, please click on the ‘Apply Now” tab. All applicants undertake a selection interview to support applicants to make an informed decision regarding their choice of programme and to ensure suitability.
  • The minimum English language proficiency requirement for this programme is B2+ in the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages which is equivalent to an IELTS score of 6.5.
  • Garda Vetting is a requirement for all successful applicants.
  • All applicants will be required to attend for interview to ascertain their suitability for the Programme.

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