Systemic Psychotherapy Ind Couple, Families

This course will appeal to those people who are interested in training as a Psychotherapist to a high level of knowledge and skill. Systemic Psychotherapists work with relationships in the context of families, couples and other groups. It is a creative, innovative and thought provoking model of Psychotherapy which places ethics at the heart of the work.

Eligibility criteria This graduate level programme is open to candidates who have three years graduate level training in the human sciences (medicine, psychology, social work, sociology, education, etc) or its equivalent. Applicants must have relevant experience of working in a responsible and caring role with people. During training they will be expected to work in a setting which provides opportunities for clinical practice. Applicants must have:

• A primary degree in the human sciences (medicine, psychology , social work , sociology, education etc.) or its equivalent.
• Equivalence through Accreditation of Prior Learning (APL): Candidates applying through this route must demonstrate clearly that they have equivalence to an undergraduate degree in a field relevant to psychotherapy or have a combination of work and life experiences that add up to a similar competency.
• Relevant experience in working with people in a responsible and caring role.
• To be in a work setting or role which will provide candidates with opportunities to implement their learning such as work within the helping professions, counselling support services and /or project / community work.
• Names and contact details of two referees who can assess a) your academic and b) professional abilities.
• If English is not your native language, unless you have done your primary degree through English in an English speaking country, an English language qualification is required for all programmes.
• Successful applicants will be required to consent to garda clearance being sought which is standard procedure for professionals engaged in direct work with young people and families. You may be eligible for Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL), as UCD recognises formal, informal, and/or experiential learning. RPL may be awarded to gain Admission and/or credit exemptions on a programme. Please visit the UCD Registry RPL web page for further information at: https://www.ucd.ie/registry/prospectivestudents/admissions/rpl/ Any exceptions are also listed on this webpage.