Guidance Counselling & Lifespan Development

The Focus of the MA is to qualify practicing teachers and other professionals to become qualified guidance counsellors.

Applicants should hold a bachelor’s degree (NFQ Level 8) with at least a second-class honour, grade 2 (2:2) in Education or a discipline such as psychology, social and community work, human resources and health sciences, or a Higher Diploma/Professional Masters in Education, or an equivalent teaching qualification. The university will shortlist applicants and invite those shortlisted to an interview. Offers will be made following a successful interview. Garda clearance is required Other Entry Considerations: We encourage you to apply even if you don’t meet the standard entry requirements, as long as you can show that you have the knowledge, skills, and experience needed for the programme. At UL, we value all kinds of learning and support different ways to qualify through our Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) policy.