Course Description

BSc (Hons) in Counselling & Psychotherapy



BSc (Hons) in Counselling & Psychotherapy is a course run by PCI College, Dublin. It is a Blended Learning - Mix of Classroom & Online course with a duration of 4 academic yrs. BSc (Hons) in Counselling & Psychotherapy gives a Course Qualification of Honours Bachelor Degree. For more information about BSc (Hons) in Counselling & Psychotherapy at PCI College, please review the details below.

Counselling & Psychotherapy Part-Time Course at PCI College

So what will you achieve with PCI College?  

  • Outstanding individual support in a unique classroom environment that is both experiential  and theoretical.
  • You will gain a professional qualification in order to practice as an accredited psychotherapist.
  • You will achieve an honours bachelor of science degree validated by Middlesex University.


Venue: 
Dublin West*, Belfast, Athlone, Cork, Limerick & Kilkenny.

**Please see more details about our Belfast degree by clicking here.

Next Start Date: 

Provisional Start Dates (Subject to Change):

Weekend Classes – September 2022

Dublin West Weekdays – September 2022

Belfast – September 2022

Kilkenny Weekdays – September 2022

Assessment: Assignments

Duration: Four years, part-time.
Award: Middlesex University BSc (Hons) in Counselling and Psychotherapy*

Level: Level 6 FHEQ (Comparable to Level 8 NFQ)
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Timetable*:

Dublin West

Weekday Afternoon ( Weds & Thurs 14:00-19:00)
OR
Every Second Weekend ( Sat 9.30-17:30)

Athlone

Every Second Weekend (Sat 9.30-17.30)

Cork

Weekday Afternoon (14:00-19:00)

Every Second Weekend ( Sat 9.30-17.30)

Limerick
Every Second Weekend ( Sat 9.30-17:30)

Kilkenny
Weekday Afternoon (14:00-19:00)

Every Second Weekend ( Sat 9.30-17.30)

Belfast

Weekday Afternoon

Every Second Weekend ( Sat 9.30-17.30)

This programme was developed and is delivered and assessed by PCI College, awarded by and quality assured by Middlesex University. FHEQ (Framework for Higher Education Qualification) is the UK National Framework of Qualifications.

*Please Note: Course Inductions will be held the week before start date. You will receive full details with your timetable following your acceptance.
Group Supervision starts in 2nd Year and will be outside your standard timetable hours. It is 2 hours once a month.

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Training ProviderPCI College
Course LocationClondalkin, Dublin
Location PostcodeDublin 22
Course TypeBlended Learning - Mix of Classroom & Online
Course QualificationHonours Bachelor Degree
Awarding Body DetailsMiddlesex University BSc (Hons) in Counselling and Psychotherapy
Course Start Date01/09/2024
Course Duration4 academic yrs
Course TimeNext start date: To be confirmed, please contact enquiries@pcicollege.ie for more details Provisional Start Dates (Subject to Change): Weekend Classes - September 2024 Dublin West Weekdays/Weekends - September 2024 Belfast Weekends - September 2024 Kilkenny Weekdays/Weekends - September 2024 Dublin City Weekends - September 2024 Athlone - Weekends - September 2024 Carrick on Shannon - Weekdays - September 2024 Limerick - Weekends - September 2024 Cork - Weekdays/Weekends - September 2024
Course FeePOA
Entry Requirements1. Applicants should possess a maturity to reflect on their own development as a person. 2. Applicants need to have successfully completed a: Certificate Course in Counselling & Psychotherapy (or similar) of 60+ hours. OR Equivalent level 7+ (NFQ) course in for e.g., Psychology, Social Care/Social Work, Psychiatric Nursing or any discipline related to the field of counselling. OR Show evidence of personal development /substantial life experience (for e.g., proof of volunteer work, community work, experience of counselling and/or portfolio of prior learning). 3. Entry is by the application form and interview. *Entry onto the BSc (Hons) in Counselling and Psychotherapy may require catch-up work to be completed. This is based on assessment of your prior learning, which will be discussed at Interview.
Carear PathCareer Path: Counselling is a fulfilling career and can change your life as well as others. People who become counsellors are genuinely interested in human behaviour and have a strong desire to help others improve their mental well-being. They are also skilled at interacting with people on a personal level, while maintaining a professional relationship. Today more than ever there is a massive need for trained counsellors and psychotherapists in Ireland. Indeed there is increased acknowledgement of the growing need for Counsellors within the HSE, Community Primary Care Groups, Schools and the Private Sector. Our BSc (Hons) in Counselling & Psychotherapy ensures that you have equipped yourself with the necessary qualification and training to be recognised and effective. Once you have completed your professional training, there are many routes open to you; You may wish to set up a Private Practice, join an agency or work for an organisation such as the HSE, a School, a Charity or a State-Body. Accreditation The IACP provides standards of practice, professional identification, education/training and regulation for the counselling and psychotherapy profession in Ireland. The PCI College professional counsellor/psychotherapist training programme, the course is fully accredited by the IACP in all PCI College venues. Full details on IACP Accreditation can be found here. PCI College have been providing their BSc in Counselling & Psychotherapy since 1997. It is validated by Middlesex University and recognised both nationally and internationally. It is Level 6 FHEQ (Comparable to Level 8 NFQ) Professional accreditation is an important requirement for those wishing to practice as professional therapists in Ireland. In the absence of Government regulation of the profession, accreditation bodies such as the IACP provide standards of practice which give reassurance on training quality and ethical conduct to individuals and organisations seeking professional counselling services. While government regulation is planned and the process to structure regulation has begun, it may yet take some time before this is completed and implemented. In the meantime, the IACP and other recognised accreditation bodies will continue to set and monitor the standards of best practice and professional training for therapists in Ireland.
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