Advance your career and develop a flexible, evidence-based approach to therapy with the MA in Counselling and Psychotherapy (Integrative Modalities).
Delivered by ICHAS at Griffith College, the MA in Counselling and Psychotherapy (Integrative Modalities) is designed for graduates and practitioners who want to strengthen their professional competence and support positive change in individuals, families, and communities.
This course combines scientifically established therapeutic approaches with reflective, practice-based learning—helping you develop the skills to work confidently across a range of counselling and psychotherapy settings.
By the end of this course, you’ll be able to:
The MA in Counselling and Psychotherapy (Integrative Modalities) is structured to support both personal and professional growth, with a modular format that builds skills progressively throughout the programme. Delivered through a flexible blended learning approach, it is ideal for adult learners and working professionals.
The programme is also designed with professional accreditation standards in mind and provides progression opportunities for further advanced study nationally and internationally.
| Course Location | EU |
| Location Postcode | Dublin 8 |
| Course Type | Blended Learning - Mix of Classroom & Online |
| Course Qualification | Masters Degree |
| Awarding Body | QQI |
| Awarding Body Details | Professional Diploma |
| Course Duration | 2 Years |
| Course Time | This course is delivered over Two Years Part-Time. Lectures are delivered one evening per week from 6 pm-9 pm and on approximately eight Saturdays from 9:30 am-4:30 pm in the academic year (Sept-Dec and Jan-May). The programme utilises Blended learning for theoretical elements of engagement. In-person attendance is required for skills-based modules. This allows the learner to access classes in person or online to allow flexibility in achieving a work/life/study balance. |
| Course Fee | 8200 |
| Entry Requirements | This programme is designed for graduates in health and human sciences and in particular graduates of Counselling related programmes as well as, nursing, social care, social work, psychology and programmes in cognate areas who wish to expand their knowledge and understanding of the human condition. The knowledge, skills and competence required to participate in and complete this Level 9 Programme successfully. Applicants will normally have successfully achieved a Level 2:2 award in a relevant Human Science Level 8 degree. Those who have completed other relevant education programmes or have relevant professional experience, etc., where Recognised Prior Learning (RPL) and Acquired Prior Learning (APL) can be applied to the programme by submission of programme content, qualification, and assignments equivalent to an appropriate Level 8 award at an Honours 2:2 standard can also be considered. All applicants undertake a selection interview to support applicants to make an informed decision regarding their choice of programme and to ensure suitability. Successful applicants would be required to complete Garda Vetting at the College. |
| Career Path | This programme is designed to meet the requirement of professional accreditation with the Association of Professional Counsellors and Psychotherapists (APCP) and the National Association for Professional Counselling & Psychotherapy. Graduates from this programme can be found working in various settings across the caring profession and can be found working in such as: Private Practice HSE Addiction Treatment Centres Pieta House Tusla Social Care Mental Health Nursing |
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