HDip Psychotherapy Studies: Fees & Entry Requirements at University College Dublin, Ireland

HDip Psychotherapy Studies

Ireland

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What will I learn?

This one year full-time Higher Diploma programme provides an introduction to the major modalities of psychotherapy, to psychoanalysis and to psychiatricmental health practice. It can be a very solid foundation for clinical training in psychotherapy. UCD Psychotherapy offers four clinical training MSc programmes.Offers an introduction to the psychotherapies and prepares students for further specialist training.Provides an academic foundation in the theoretical and clinical literature in the field.Tailored not only to trainees or practitioners in disciplines within the mental health arena but also to applicants from non-cognate areas who may be considering embarking on a clinical training in psychotherapy.Taught by experienced practitioners.DURATION:1 Years

Study options

Full Time (9 Months)

Tuition fees
€13,530.00 (12,23,438) per year
Estimated Monthly Costs (per student) - Accommodation - €1,013

*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution

Start date

September 2026

Venue

Belfield Campus

Belfield, Dublin 4,

Belfield,

Dublin,

D04 V1W8, Leinster, Republic of Ireland

Entry requirements

For international students

Open to applicants with a Honours Level 8 NFQ qualification or equivalent experience based prior learningMost relevant to workers in the field of mental health practice and health work generally as well as those involved in education and social care provision but applicants from outside these fields are also most welcomeRelevant professional experience and qualification is welcome but not a prerequisite Applicants will be interviewed and will be expected to show evidence of a commitment to the study of psychotherapy

*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.

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