Course Summary
To date practitioners providing clinical supervision have done so on the basis of their own commitment to their personal psychoanalysis, clinical experience and peer recognition of suitability. With the emergence in our culture of expectation of formal regulation of qualifications professional bodies within the Irish Council for Psychotherapy (ICP) have introduced the requirement that clinical supervisors on psychotherapy training programmes are required to have a formal qualification in supervision.
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Career Sectors
This course prepares you for working in the Career Sectors below. Follow the links to get a fuller understanding of the sectors you are preparing for.
Entry Requirements
A Masters level minimum four-year training in psychoanalysis / psychoanalytic psychotherapy, or equivalent.
A minimum 4 years supervised practice experience from the time of qualifying at Masters level, or equivalent, is required.
Evidence of commitment to on-going engaging in their own psychoanalysis.
Suitability to engage in supervision of clinical practice based on endorsements from appropriately qualified referees.
Applicants will be invited to participate in an admissions interview.
You may be eligible for Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL), as UCD recognises formal, informal, and/or experiential learning. RPL may be awarded to gain Admission and/or credit exemptions on a programme. Please visit the UCD Registry RPL web page for further information. Any exceptions are also listed on this webpage. https://tinyurl.com/2ae2ffax
Application Details
How to apply?
The following entry routes are available:
Prof Dip Psychoanalytic Supervision PT (X980)
Duration
1 Years
Attend
Part Time
Deadline
Rolling*
* Courses will remain open until such time as all places have been filled, therefore early application is advised
Commencing September 2025
Fees
ProfDip Psychoanalytic Supervision (X980) Part Time
EU fee per year - € 3580
nonEU fee per year - € 7000
***Fees are subject to change
The Student
Career Interests
This course is typically suited for people with the following Career Interests. If these interests do not describe you, this course may prepare you for work you may not find satisfying.
Social
The Social person's interests focus on interacting with the people in their environment. In all cases, the Social person enjoys the personal contact with other people in preference to the impersonal dealings with things, data and ideas found in other groups.
Many will seek out positions where there is direct contact with the public in some advisory role, whether a receptionist or a counsellor. Social people are motivated by an interest in different types of people and like diversity in their work environments. Many are drawn towards careers in the caring professions and social welfare area, whilst others prefer teaching and other 'informing' roles.
Investigative
The Investigative person will usually find a particular area of science to be of interest. They are inclined toward intellectual and analytical activities and enjoy observation and theory. They may prefer thought to action, and enjoy the challenge of solving problems with sophiscticated technology. These types prefer mentally stimulating environments and often pay close attention to developments in their chosen field.