Course Summary
The MSc Group Analytic Psychotherapy forms an essential component of the final or Qualifying level of a three-tier clinical training in the theory and practice of group analytic psychotherapy.
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Career Sectors
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Entry Requirements
Eligibility criteria
To be eligible to apply for the MSc in Group Analytic Psychotherapy candidates must have satisfactorily completed the Foundation Certificate and Diploma in Group Work Practice in The School of Psychotherapy at St. Vincent's University Hospital (SVUH) as well as Year One of the Qualifying Course in Group Analytic Psychotherapy in the School of Psychotherapy. Further information is available on www.tsop.ie.
Application for the Foundation Certificate of the Group Analysis training is made directly to the School of Psychotherapy at SVUH through [email protected]. It requires that the candidate hold a primary degree or equivalent in the health sciences or education or a professional qualification in a relevant field involving significant work experience and responsibilities.
An interview will also be required.
Application Details
Important dates & information
Applications are now being accepted for this programme
Next intake is September 2023 - enquires regarding the Foundation Certificate in Group Analytic Psychotherapy are welcome to [email protected]
Apply Online
Applications are now being accepted for this programme
The next intake will be September 2023
Applications for this course must be made online at www.ucd.ie/apply.
Applications for the MSc in Group Analytic Psychotherapy are only open to graduates of the Foundation Certificate and Diploma in Group Work practice delivered by the School of Psychotherapy at St. Vincent's University Hospital. For further information on these programmes contact Louise Hughes on [email protected] and consult www.tsop.ie
For applicants who are eligible having completed the School of Psychotherapy programmes a detailed, step-by step guide to the UCD online application process is available on the UCD direct applications page.
You can track the status of your documentation online. Log in to your account & click on your submitted application. This will bring up an application summary. The application requirements are listed at the end of the summary.
If you have any problems or queries with the online application process, Email: [email protected] or Tel: + 353 1 716 1142/1476
International applications
International applicants should contact the Academic Programme Director for a full list of entry requirements.
Next Intake: September 2023
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.