Career opportunities in this area has grown in Ireland in the last few years. Trained professionals are required as part of the National Strategy to help improve addiction services and support those who are striving towards recovery. The decision by Government to proceed with statutory regulation of counselling and psychotherapy will also enhance future employment prospects for graduates. The B.A in Counselling Skills & Addiction Studies meets the new national standards for Counselling and Psychotherapy.
| Course ID | 112155 |
| Course Location | Castletroy, Limerick |
| Course Type | Blended Learning - Mix of Classroom & Online |
| Awarding Body | QQI |
| Course Duration | 3 years |
| Course Time | 6.00 -10.00pm |
| Course Fee | 3000p/a |
| Career Path | Graduates of Counselling skills and Addiction Studies can be found working in a wide variety of organisations areas such as private and public residential and non-residential addiction treatment centres, schools, colleges, youth services, prison services, hospitals and of course, in private practice. Opportunities also exist working with many disparate groups, including but not limited to young people, women at risk of domestic violence, the elderly and those with mental health issues. Upon successful completion of the B.A in Counselling Skills & Addiction Studies, students will be eligible to progress to the BA (Hons) in Counselling Skills & Addiction Studies, which can be completed in 1 year. |
