The B.A in Counselling Skills and Youth Studies is a 3 year programme which in August 2015 became one of the first courses in Ireland to meet new national standards for Counselling and Psychotherapy. Practitioners working with young people are often required to be competent in counselling skills. The programme combines theory and practical skills.
| Course ID | 112143 |
| 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 | With a growing population of young people, it is expected that there will be a requirement for youth workers with counselling skills. Graduates can be found working in a wide variety of organisations in areas such as private and public residential and non-residential youth centres, schools, colleges, youth services, prison services, hospitals and of course, in private practice. Upon successful completion of the BA in Counselling Skills and Youth Studies, students will be eligible to progress to the BA (Hons) in Counselling and Youth studies, which can be completed over the course of 1 year. |
