Guidance Counselling

During the 1.5-year-course, you’ll focus on reflective practice and personal growth through counselling and placement experience to nurture personal and professional development.

This programme is offered in collaboration with the Department of Education and Youth for experienced and qualified second-level teachers who are registered through Route 2 with the Teaching Council of Ireland Applicants are required to hold a Primary Honours (Level 8) degree, plus three years relevant work experience. OR Equivalent professional qualification with three years relevant experience. All applicants who are deemed to meet the minimum academic qualifications will be required to attend for interview. Applicants will not be considered for interview unless all aspects of the application process are fully completed. Due to the specialist nature of this programme, additional criteria may be used to assess suitability to undertake this programme. For further information, please contact the Programme Chair using the contact details above. International Applicants International candidates are expected to have educational qualifications of a standard equivalent to those outlined above. In addition, where such candidates are non-native speakers of the English language, they must satisfy the University of their competency in the English language. For further information on international applications click here