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Psychotherapy

Dublin City University

Course code
DCD13
Level
Level 10
Award
Degree - Doctoral (Level 10 NFQ)
Classification
Major
Awarding body
Dublin City University
Duration
4 years part-time.

Programme summary

The Doctorate in Psychotherapy is an advanced postgraduate psychotherapy programme aimed at senior psychotherapy practitioners who are interested in developing their psychotherapy practice, supervision and research skills and knowledge.

Entry requirements

The Doctorate in Psychotherapy is an advanced post-graduate psychotherapy programme aimed at senior psychotherapy practitioners who are interested in developing their psychotherapy practice, supervision and research skills and knowledge. Applicants must: hold a primary degree or equivalent in a relevant area, such as in the humanities, health or education; hold a Masters degree in Psychotherapy or equivalent; have a minimum of 2 years post-training psychotherapy practice experience working with a broad range of psychological problems; be personally suitable to undertake an advanced taught programme (e.g. motivated, reflective); demonstrate evidence that they can undertake a research project at doctoral level; successfully undertake a selection interview. 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 Applicants who are applying on the basis of equivalence may be considered for admission to the course at the recommendation of the Programme Admissions Panel pending approval by the RPL Board (recognition of prior learning). Equivalence will be considered for one academic qualification only.

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