PCI College

This course is recommended for counsellors, psychotherapists, teachers, guidance counsellors, youth workers, social workers, social care workers, psychologists and others working with children and adolescents.

Garda Vetting:

Students will be requested to participate in Garda Vetting procedures in relation to programme and accreditation requirements

Students require sufficient IT skills to complete the course.
Students can expect to be provided with advice and support concerning any learning difficulties that they may encounter. Any diagnosed learning difficulty, e.g. dyslexia, must be noted on application.

Selection Process: There are a limited number of places available (18). Selection is based on application and interview.

Year One:

Students entering the MSc course must hold a relevant honours degree (Level 7 NFQ or equivalent; Final grade 2.2 or above).

Applicants who do not meet this criteria may be eligible to enter the course on the basis of prior learning and experience in the area. Students applying on the basis of prior learning must provide evidence of their knowledge, skill and ability to pursue this programme of study. This should be in the form of a career portfolio outlining and demonstrating your career path as is relevant to this course (including transcripts of any relevant results, statements of prior learning based on systematic reflection) and be must submitted with your application.

Application Process for Year 1
Send in Complete Application Form & Deposit (Online / Hard Copy)
Copies of Transcripts (Confirming 2.2 on relevant Level 7 Degree or higher) or Copy of Career Portfolio
and 500-word written statement on why you believe you are suitable to the course.

All suitable candidates will be invited to interview
Places are limited (18). Selection is based on application and interview.

Year Two:

Students who hold a Postgraduate Certificate in Child and Adolescent Counselling & Psychotherapy (PCI College or equivalent) may apply for entry to Year 2 of the course.

Students who do not meet this criteria may be eligible to enter Year 2 on the basis of prior learning and experience in the area. Students applying on the basis of prior learning must provide evidence of their knowledge, skill and ability to pursue this programme of study. This should be in the form of a career portfolio outlining and demontrating your career path as is relevent to this course (including transcripts of any relevant results, statements of prior learning based on systematic reflection) and be must submitted with your application.

Application Process for Internal Applicants Year 2
(Graduates of PCI Postgraduate Certificate in Child and Adolescent Counselling & Psychotherapy)

Send in Complete Year 2 Application Form & Deposit (Online / Hard Copy)
All suitable candidates will be invited to interview
Places are limited (18). Selection is based on application and interview.

Application Process for External Applicants Year 2

Send in Complete Year 2 Application Form & Deposit (Online / Hard Copy)
Complete Course Comparison Form Including:

Copy of current/previous Course Prospectus / Course Outline

Transcript of Results of all assessments / examinations

Copy of all relevant qualifications

Completed Course Comparison Form

Letter from counsellor to verify previous hours of personal therapy (if applicable)

Letter from supervisor to verify hours of client work with Children or Adolescents (must have completed at least 15% of overall course requirement in the last 12 months)

Statement on why you feel you have met the Learning Outcomes for Year 1. (approximately 1000 words)

All suitable candidates will be invited to interview
Places are limited (18). Selection is based on application and interview.