For established professionals in counselling and psychotherapy, the opportunity to elevate your qualifications and enhance your practice is now available from IICP – Institute of Integrative Counselling & Psychotherapy. Registrations are open for the Level 9 Master of Science in Pluralistic Counselling & Psychotherapy, with its next intake commencing in September 2025.
Developed in collaboration with Professor John McLeod, this advanced programme is designed to equip practitioners with an up-to-date, cutting-edge training to meet the diverse needs of contemporary society. A pluralistic perspective embraces multiple causes and responses to psychological distress, offering an integrative approach to therapeutic practice.
This two-year, part-time Master’s programme (90 ECTS credits) is ideal for practising therapists looking to extend their existing qualifications or progress from other counselling and psychotherapy training programmes to a Master’s Level. It aims to develop leadership and collaborative qualities, fostering graduates who are skilled research-practitioners.
- Award Title: MSc in Pluralistic Counselling and Psychotherapy
- Validation: QQI Validated and IACP Accredited*
- Duration: 2 years (part-time)
- Mode of Delivery: Blended Learning – combines online real-time classes with face-to-face sessions (typically half and half).
- Schedule: Facilitated through convenient monthly three-day blocks (usually Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, 9:30 AM – 5:00 PM each day). Occasional Friday evening sessions (6 PM – 9 PM) may also occur.
- Start Date: September 2025
Who Should Apply? This Master’s is suited for qualified professionals seeking to deepen their expertise, incorporate a cutting-edge pluralistic approach, and gain a highly respected Level 9 qualification.
Entry Requirements include:
- An honours degree (NFQ Level 8) in counselling and psychotherapy, or equivalent.
- Evidence of 50 hours of personal therapy.
- Evidence of 120 hours of supervised clinical practice.
- (For non-native English speakers) IELTS Level 6.5 or equivalent.
- All applicants will be invited to an interview with faculty.
Investment:
- Course Fees: €4,350 per annum
- Application Fee: €100 (non-refundable)
- Payment plans via Direct Debit are available (€100 administrative fee applies).
Take the next step in your professional development. This programme offers the flexibility of blended learning, allowing you to balance your studies with your practice, while gaining an IACP-accredited Master’s from a QQI-validated programme.
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