Adult Guidance & Counselling

The emphasis of the course is on the development of the key communication, relationship and guidance skills and competencies that underpin the practice of Adult Guidance Counselling.



The course provides a critical engagement with the core concepts and ideas concerning marginalisation, exclusion and adult career development. Participants are encouraged to deepen their self-awareness and explore their career narrative and life histories.

Applicants will be expected to have a minimum of two years' experience working with adults in a developmental setting and be seeing a minimum 6 clients on a regular basis. Applicants should have participated in training courses or workshops in the area of guidance, counselling and self awareness; Interview with Staff in the Department.

Applications are open for the 2025/6 academic year. Visit our online application portal to start your application.

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For queries or support on your application process please contact pgadmissions@mu.ie



If you are an international (Non-EU) applicant please contact internationaladmissions@mu.ie

Part-time over two years in an open learning format, incorporating e-learning material over 7x 2-day workshops, 1x 3-day workshop and a week-long summer school.

Graduates can expect to work within Adult Guidance Services, Local Employment Services, Adult Disability Services, NGOs, Private Practice and Further and Higher Education.