Course Description
MSc in Addiction Counselling & Psychotherapy
PCI College
This course is intended for Professionals currently or considering working within addiction services in professions including Counsellors/Psychotherapists, doctors, nurses, youth workers, social carers, social workers, psychologists etc. who wish to solidify and enhance their qualifications and to gain contemporary theoretical knowledge and practical skills to work therapeutically with those affected by addiction.
The programme will explore key issues in addiction in the context of current theory and skills approaches. The course will be experiential in approach with group discussion, dyad and tryad work and skills practice.
Read Programme Leader Eoin Stephen’s Course Blog here
Venue: TBC
Next Start Date: TBC
Duration:
Two years (24 months) part-time. The course will take place at weekends (Saturday & Sunday, approx. 1 weekend per month from October to June) and the full provisional timetable will be available shortly.
Assessment: Written and practical assignments
Selection Process: There are a limited number of places available (18). Selection is based on application and interview.
Garda Vetting: Students will be required to participate in Garda Vetting procedures in relation to programme and accreditation requirements
Award: MSc in Addiction Counselling & Psychotherapy (Subject to validation from Middlesex University)
Level: Level 7 FHEQ (Comparable to Level 9 NFQ)
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.
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| College Name | PCI College |
| Course Category | Counselling & Psychotherapy, Health Care |
| Course Type | Classroom Based |
| Course Qualification | Masters Degree |
| Course Location | Dublin, Ireland |
| Location Postcode | Dublin 22 |
| Course Start Date | 30th September 2020 |
| Course Duration | Two years (24 months) part-time. The course will take place at weekends (Saturday & Sunday, approx. 1 weekend per month from October to June) and the full provisional timetable will be available shortly. |
| Course Times | Two years (24 months) part-time. The course will take place at weekends (Saturday & Sunday, approx. 1 weekend per month from October to June) and the full provisional timetable will be available shortly. |
| Awarding Body | Pharmaceutical Society of Ireland |
| Title of Awarding | MSc in Addiction Counselling & Psychotherapy (Subject to validation from Middlesex University) |
| Entry Requirements | Applicants are required to hold a relevant honours degree (Level 8 NFQ or equivalent; Final grade 2.2 or above) in Counselling & Psychotherapy, Social Work, Sociology, Psychology, Social Care or equivalent. Applicants who do not meet this criteria may be eligible to enter the course on the basis of prior learning and experience in the area. Students applying on the basis of prior learning must provide evidence of their knowledge, skill and ability to pursue this programme of study. This should be in the form of a career portfolio outlining and demontrating your career path as is relevent to this course (including transcripts of any relevant results, statements of prior learning based on systematic reflection) and be must submitted with your application. Applicants should ideally have access to opportunities for client work in their current role and be able to apply theoretical principles and practice in their current workplace. |
| Career Path | There is an ever increasing demand for addiction services and the demand in the public sector in particular far outstrips the available resources. There are many current and future job opportunities within the public sector – particularly in the area of drug, alcohol and gambling addiction for suitably qualified addiction professionals. Up-to-date training in evidenced-based therapeutic approaches is also becoming essential for those working in this field, as funders are increasingly concerned about outcomes and value for taxpayers’ money. Moreover, students who graduate from the MSc in Addiction Counselling & Psychotherapy will have gained the skills and knowledge to work with clients dealing with issues in a wide range of addictions including behavioural addictions. With an increasingly wide range of addiction in society, career opportunities may also include private practice, work with voluntary organisations and mental health organisations. With addiction, it is crucial to have timely interventions that are able to meet people where they are at. The provision of increased specialist addiction capacity in private counselling & psychotherapy services and voluntary organisations will assist in dealing with the demand. PCI College is currently seeking Middlesex University Validation for this course starting September 2022. |
