Course Summary
Students of the programme develop an understanding of the fundamental theories and principles of psychotherapy, and are taught the Vasarhelyi Method of Child Art Psychotherapy.
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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
Eligibility criteria:
A third level degree or equivalent is required.
Experience of working with children and adolescents within mental health or educational settings is an advantage.
Applicants are short-listed on the basis of their previous professional experience and the short-listed candidates are interviewed to assess their suitability.
Successful applicants will be required to consent to garda clearance being sought which is standard procedure for professionals engaged in direct work with young people.
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 (https://tinyurl.com/2ae2ffax) for further information. Any exceptions are also listed on this webpage.
Application Details
The following entry routes are available:
Prof Masters in Child Art Psychotherapy PT (X997)
Duration 4 Years
Attend Part Time
Deadline Rolling*
* Courses will remain open until such time as all places have been filled, therefore early application is advised
X997: Child Art Psychotherapy
Professional Masters
Part-Time: Commencing September 2025
Graduate Taught
Fees
ProfMasters Child Art Psychotherapy (X997) Part Time
EU Year 1 - € 8320
nonEU Year 1 - € 13900
EU Year 2 - € 8320
nonEU Year 2 - € 13900
nonEU Year 3 - € 13500
EU Year 4 - € 6240
***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.
Creative
Creative people are drawn to careers and activities that enable them to take responsibility for the design, layout or sensory impact of something (visual, auditory etc). They may be atrracted to the traditional artistic pursuits such as painting, sculpture, singing, or music. Or they may show more interest in design activities, such as architecture, animation, or craft areas, such as pottery and ceramics.
Creative people use their personal understanding of people and the world they live in to guide their work. Creative people like to work in unstructured workplaces, enjoy taking risks and prefer a minimum of routine.
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.
Career Progression
Duration
Delivery: On Campus