Program Overview
The Psychotherapy at Dublin City University is a MSc programme in Humanities over 48 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of humanities. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the Psychotherapy programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across Ireland and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 48 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 6.5
- Tuition: EUR 12,000 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 6,002 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
- Location: Dublin, Ireland
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Psychotherapy programme are prepared for diverse careers in humanities:
- Researcher / Academic
- Cultural Programme Manager
- Editor / Writer
- Translator / Interpreter
- Museum Curator
- Communications Specialist
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Humanistic Approaches:Theory & Practice
- Psychodynamic Approaches Theory & Practice
- Integrative Psychotherapy 1
- Cognitive & Behavioural Approaches
- Integrative Psychotherapy 2
- Research Approaches
- Psychosexual Integrative Practice
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
For admission to the M.Sc. in Psychotherapy, entrants will normally:
- Have a relevant undergraduate degree (for example, though not exhaustively, social science, psychology, nursing, community development, education etc.) or equivalent or have successfully completed the Access Programme
- Have one to two year\'s recent relevant professional experience (for example, voluntary counsellor/helpline worker, social work, teaching or nursing background)
- Be able to demonstrate personal readiness and suitability for psychotherapy training
- Successfully undertake a selection interview
English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
EUR 12,000 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 6,002 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
Tuition fees: EUR 12,000 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 6,002 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
IELTS requirement: 6.5
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact Dublin City University directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.
About Dublin City University
Dublin City University
Dublin, Ireland
Dublin City University is a distinguished institution of higher education committed to academic excellence, innovative research, and preparing students for leadership in their chosen fields. The...
University Profile- Application Deadline 2003-05-18
- Start Date 2018-09-19
- Language English
- Duration 48 months
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