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MA in Counselling and Psychotherapy (Family Therapy)

Dublin
2 Years
8200

Course Content

Build the skills to support families and advance your career with the MA in Counselling and Psychotherapy (Family Therapy).

Delivered by ICHAS at Griffith College, the MA in Counselling and Psychotherapy (Family Therapy) prepares you to work with individuals and families facing complex psychological and social challenges across a range of health and social care settings.

Designed for graduates and professionals in areas such as counselling, psychology, social care, and nursing, this MA in Counselling and Psychotherapy (Family Therapy) combines advanced study, professional placement, and research to strengthen your expertise and impact.

By the end of the MA in Counselling and Psychotherapy (Family Therapy), you’ll be able to:

  • Apply family therapy approaches to support individuals and family systems
  • Work effectively with complex psychological and social needs
  • Develop advanced therapeutic, reflective, and ethical practice
  • Strengthen collaborative problem-solving and communication skills
  • Contribute to better outcomes across health and social care environments

The MA in Counselling and Psychotherapy (Family Therapy) is delivered in a flexible blended format, making it ideal for working professionals. It is also structured to support professional accreditation and ongoing career progression.

Ideal for those looking to specialise as family therapists, the MA in Counselling and Psychotherapy (Family Therapy) equips you to lead, support, and create meaningful change for individuals and families.

Applications for this course are now submitted through the ICHAS website.

Course Details

CollegeGriffith College Dublin (GCD)
Course ID196271
Course LocationEU
Location PostcodeDublin 8
Course TypeBlended Learning - Mix of Classroom & Online
Course QualificationMasters Degree
Awarding BodyQQI
Awarding Body DetailsMA in Counselling and Psychotherapy (Family Therapy)
Course Duration2 Years
Course TimeThis course is delivered over two years part-time. Lectures are delivered one evening per week from 6 pm-9 pm and over eight Saturdays (approximately) from 9:30 am-4:30 pm in the academic year (Sept-December and Jan-May). The programme utilises Blended learning for theoretical elements of engagement. In-person attendance is required for skills-based modules. This allows the learner to access classes in person or online to allow for flexibility in achieving a work/life/study balance.
Course Fee8200
Entry RequirementsThis 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.

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 PathProgression:
On successful completion of the MA in Counselling & Psychotherapy, 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 requirement of professional accreditation with 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
Tusla
Social Care

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Griffith College Dublin (GCD)

South Circular Road, Dublin City South, Dublin, Republic of Ireland. Eircode: D08V04N

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