Adult Guidance & Counselling

The MEd in Adult Guidance Counselling is designed to meet the learning needs of Guidance Counselling practitioners who are seeking to build on their initial guidance qualification to develop their capacity to engage in critical reflection on their practice and contribute to the profession.

This programme is particularly suited to those who are seeking theoretical frameworks from which to explore and critique the assumptions that underpin their professional practices.

The course is intended to meet the learning needs of existing guidance practitioners who work across a variety of settings e.g. prison system, disability, labour market services, adult educational guidance services and private practice.

Entry requirements

MEd in Adult Guidance Counselling - MHA51 requires a minimum 2:2 in a Post Graduate Diploma in Guidance Counselling or equivalent and 3 years' experience in the field.

Interview: An opportunity to discuss potential research topic which forms part of the recruitment process.

Minimum English language requirements: please visit Maynooth University International Office website for information about English language tests accepted and required scores. The requirements specified are applicable for both EU and non-EU applicants.

Maynooth University's TOEFL code is 8850

Application dates

All applications should be made through the PAC system.

Closing Date 30 June 2021

Duration

1 year Part-time

Post Course Info

The course is intended to enhance the professional capacities of guidance practitioners who work across a variety of settings and deepen their critical engagement with the theoretical fields that enrich their guidance practice.

More details
  • Qualification letters

    MEd

  • Qualifications

    Degree - Masters (Level 9 NFQ)

  • Attendance type

    Part time

  • Apply to

    PAC