Develop the specialist skills, confidence, and professional expertise to build a rewarding career in addiction counselling with the MA in Addiction Counselling.
Delivered by ICHAS at Griffith College, this programme is designed for graduates and practitioners in health and human sciences who want to specialise in supporting individuals, groups, and communities affected by addiction.
Through a combination of evidence-based learning, reflective practice, and professional development, you’ll gain the ability to:
The MA in Addiction Counselling prepares you to work confidently across a range of addiction support and counselling settings while developing the knowledge and practical skills needed to make a meaningful impact in the lives of others.
| College | Griffith College Dublin (GCD) |
| Course ID | 198708 |
| Course Location | EU |
| Location Postcode | Dublin 8 |
| Course Type | Blended Learning - Mix of Classroom & Online |
| Course Qualification | Masters Degree |
| Awarding Body | QQI |
| Awarding Body Details | MA |
| Course Duration | 2 Years |
| Course Time | This course is delivered part-time over two years. Lectures are delivered one evening a week from 6pm to 9pm and over approximately eight Saturdays from 9:30am to 4:30pm during the academic year (Sept-May). |
| Course Fee | 8200 |
| Entry Requirements | his programme is designed for graduates in health and human sciences and in particular graduates of counselling-related programmes as well as, nursing, social care, social work, psychology and programmes in cognate areas who wish to expand their knowledge and understanding of the human condition. The knowledge, skills and competence required to successfully participate in and complete this Level 9 Programme. Applicants will normally have successfully achieved a Level 2:2 award in a relevant Human Science Level 8 degree. Those who have completed other relevant education programmes or have relevant professional experience, etc., where Recognised Prior Learning (RPL) and Acquired Prior Learning (APL) can be applied to the programme by submission of programme content, qualification, and assignments equivalent to an appropriate Level 8 award at an Honours 2:2 standard can also be considered. All applicants undertake a selection interview to support applicants to make an informed decision regarding their choice of programme and to ensure suitability. Successful applicants would be required to complete Garda Vetting at the College. The minimum English language proficiency requirement for this programme is B2+ in the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages, which is equivalent to an IELTS score of 6.5. English Language The minimum English language proficiency requirement for this programme is B2+ in the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages, which is equivalent to an IELTS score of 6.5. |
| Career Path | On successful completion of the MA in Addiction Counselling, learners will be qualified to access Level 10 Programmes on the National Framework of Qualifications (NFQ). Career Options: This programme is designed to meet the requirements for professional accreditation with Addiction Counsellor Ireland, The Association of Professional Counsellors and Psychotherapists (APCP), and the National Association for Professional Counselling & Psychotherapy. Graduates from this programme can be found working in various settings across the caring profession and can be found working in such as: Private Practice HSE Addiction Treatment Centres Pieta House Mental Health Services Aiseiri My Move Counselling Services Tusla Social Care |
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Develop the specialist skills, confidence, and professional expertise to build a rewarding career in addiction counselling with the MA in Addiction Counselling.
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