Counselling & Psychotherapy with Addiction Studies

This course has been designed for individuals who wish to become competent professional practitioners in counselling related fields with a specific focus on addiction studies. The syllabus covers a diverse combination of theory and competence development. It centers on areas such as understanding mental health, the theoretical evolution of addiction, substance and non-substance addictions, addiction intervention and recovery approaches.

The knowledge, skills, and competence required to successfully participate in and complete the Level 8 Programme are outlined below: All applicants must be over 18 years of age and are required to undergo Garda Vetting Applicants will be required to have basic IT literacy, skills, and competence For non-native speakers of English, a C score in the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFRL) or equivalent International English Language Testing System IELTS score of 6.0 is required CAO Applicants A minimum of 2 H5 & 4 O6/H7 grades in six Leaving Certificate subjects, including English or Irish. Mathematics is not a subject requirement for this programme. Leaving Certificate candidates are required to apply for this programme through the CAO system. Once an offer of a place is made, all applicants will be required to undergo Garda vetting procedures (this criterion will be communicated to all applicants in advance of final CAO offers) and make a self-declaration of Fitness for the Programme. Mature Applicants (Over 23 Years of Age) Mature Applicants will undergo the following selection process: Attend for an interview Provide any information requested by the Institute e.g. provision of personal references Undergo Garda vetting procedures All applicants will be subject to the College’s ‘Fitness to Practice’ policy, which is set out in detail in the Programme Handbook and on the website Candidates who hold a relevant QQI Level 5 qualification with a Distinction in at least three modules will qualify for entry to the programme.