This course prepares you to support young people with empathy, insight, and professional therapeutic skills. Delivered by ICHAS at Griffith College, it combines counselling training with a strong focus on youth development and wellbeing.
The BA (Hons) in Counselling and Psychotherapy with Youth Studies offers a practical pathway into a meaningful career working with young people. You’ll build a deep understanding of mental health, human development, and the real challenges facing youth today—while developing hands-on counselling skills through experiential learning.
From early in the programme, you’ll gain practical experience and personal insight, preparing you for supervised clinical work and ethical practice in real-world settings. Small class sizes, expert lecturers, and a strong emphasis on reflective practice support your growth in both confidence and competence.
Flexible learning, with a blend of online lectures and in-person workshops, makes it easier to balance study with other commitments. Graduates meet the academic requirements for progression towards professional accreditation and can pursue careers across youth services, education, community settings, or further postgraduate study.
| Course Location | Dublin |
| Location Postcode | Dublin 8 |
| Course Type | Classroom Based |
| Course Qualification | Honours Bachelor Degree |
| Awarding Body | QQI |
| Awarding Body Details | BA (Hons) in Counselling and Psychotherapy with Youth Studies |
| Course Duration | 4 years |
| Course Time | This course is scheduled to commence in September 2026 at Griffith College Dublin's Main Campus. This part-time programme runs one evening per week (6pm to 9pm) and Saturdays (9.30am to 4.30pm) over two semesters, from September to December and from January to April, at Griffith College Dublin's Main Campus (subject to a viable cohort). |
| Course Fee | 4050 |
| Entry Requirements | To join the BA (Hons) in Counselling and Psychotherapy with Youth Studies, applicants must meet the following requirements: - be over 18 years of age - complete and submit the application form - applicants are required to complete an interview process, which is designed to explore your reasons for taking the programme and to ensure that it is suitable for your needs. ICHAS is committed to ensuring that the programme you are on is right for you complete the Garda vetting procedure - English language proficiency certificates (e.g. IELTS of 6.0 or equivalent) if applicable. Learn more. English Language: If English is not your native language, you must show that your English level is of a suitable standard. For further information please contact a member of the Admissions Team. Griffith College is accepting the online Duolingo English Test (DET) as valid proof of English proficiency. Please see here for further details. Applicants under 23 years of age: A minimum of 2 H5 & 4 O6/H7 grades in six Leaving Certificate subjects, including English or Irish. |
| Career Path | This course, with its emphasis on Youth Studies, gives a comprehensive overview of current thinking and practice in the area. The course would be of interest to practitioners in a wide variety of disciplines: Psychology, Counselling, Social Care, etc., who may wish to deepen their knowledge and build their skills and a comprehensive understanding of this area. Graduates of this programme have found employment in the public and private sectors, including organisations such as the HSE and Tusla, and in a variety of local authority, charity & voluntary settings. Youth & Community roles can include youth workers, outreach workers, family support officers, youth advocacy works, and school completion project workers. |
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