Course Description
BSc (Hons) in Counselling & Psychotherapy
PCI College
Counselling & Psychotherapy Part-Time Course at PCI College
So what will you achieve with PCI College?
- Outstanding individual support in a unique classroom environment that is both experiential and theoretical.
- You will gain a professional qualification in order to practice as an accredited psychotherapist.
- You will achieve an honours bachelor of science degree validated by Middlesex University.
Venue: Dublin West*, Belfast, Athlone, Cork, Limerick & Kilkenny.
**Please see more details about our Belfast degree by clicking here.
Next Start Date:
TBC
Assessment: Assignments
Duration: Four years, part-time.
Award: Middlesex University BSc (Hons) in Counselling and Psychotherapy*
Level: Level 6 FHEQ (Comparable to Level 8 NFQ)
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Timetable*:
TBC
This programme was developed and is delivered and assessed by PCI College, awarded by and quality assured by Middlesex University. FHEQ (Framework for Higher Education Qualification) is the UK National Framework of Qualifications.
*Please Note: Course Inductions will be held the week before start date. You will receive full details with your timetable following your acceptance.
Group Supervision starts in 2nd Year and will be outside your standard timetable hours. It is 2 hours once a month.
| College Name | PCI College |
| Course Category | Humanities & Social Sciences |
| Course Type | Blended Learning - Mix of Classroom & Online |
| Course Qualification | Honours Bachelor Degree |
| Course Location | Clondalkin, Dublin, Ireland |
| Location Postcode | Dublin 22 |
| Delivery mode | Classroom based |
| Course Start Date | 1st September 2024 |
| Course Fee | POA |
| Course Duration | 4 academic yrs |
| Course Times | Next start date: TBC |
| Title of Awarding | Middlesex University BSc (Hons) in Counselling and Psychotherapy |
| Entry Requirements | 1. Applicants should possess a maturity to reflect on their own development as a person. 2. Applicants need to have successfully completed a: Certificate Course in Counselling & Psychotherapy (or similar) of 60+ hours. OR Equivalent level 7+ (NFQ) course in for e.g., Psychology, Social Care/Social Work, Psychiatric Nursing or any discipline related to the field of counselling. OR Show evidence of personal development /substantial life experience (for e.g., proof of volunteer work, community work, experience of counselling and/or portfolio of prior learning). 3. Entry is by the application form and interview. *Entry onto the BSc (Hons) in Counselling and Psychotherapy may require catch-up work to be completed. This is based on assessment of your prior learning, which will be discussed at Interview. |
| Career Path | Career Path: Counselling is a fulfilling career and can change your life as well as others. People who become counsellors are genuinely interested in human behaviour and have a strong desire to help others improve their mental well-being. They are also skilled at interacting with people on a personal level, while maintaining a professional relationship. Today more than ever there is a massive need for trained counsellors and psychotherapists in Ireland. Indeed there is increased acknowledgement of the growing need for Counsellors within the HSE, Community Primary Care Groups, Schools and the Private Sector. Our BSc (Hons) in Counselling & Psychotherapy ensures that you have equipped yourself with the necessary qualification and training to be recognised and effective. Once you have completed your professional training, there are many routes open to you; You may wish to set up a Private Practice, join an agency or work for an organisation such as the HSE, a School, a Charity or a State-Body. Accreditation The IACP provides standards of practice, professional identification, education/training and regulation for the counselling and psychotherapy profession in Ireland. The PCI College professional counsellor/psychotherapist training programme, the course is fully accredited by the IACP in all PCI College venues. Full details on IACP Accreditation can be found here. PCI College have been providing their BSc in Counselling & Psychotherapy since 1997. It is validated by Middlesex University and recognised both nationally and internationally. It is Level 6 FHEQ (Comparable to Level 8 NFQ) Professional accreditation is an important requirement for those wishing to practice as professional therapists in Ireland. In the absence of Government regulation of the profession, accreditation bodies such as the IACP provide standards of practice which give reassurance on training quality and ethical conduct to individuals and organisations seeking professional counselling services. While government regulation is planned and the process to structure regulation has begun, it may yet take some time before this is completed and implemented. In the meantime, the IACP and other recognised accreditation bodies will continue to set and monitor the standards of best practice and professional training for therapists in Ireland. |
