Course Summary
Group Analysis training as a clinical training can offer new understanding and practice for psychotherapists, psychiatrists, mental health nurses, occupational therapists and a range of other health professionals, members of voluntary and statutory agencies.
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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
Students do not enter XA21 directly.
Students need to complete Year 1 Stage 1 of the Professional Masters Programme by registering for XA24 - Graduate Certificate in Group Analytic Studies or have an equivalent qualification.
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 at: https://www.ucd.ie/registry/prospectivestudents/admissions/rpl/ Any exceptions are also listed on this webpage.
Application Details
Online Application.
XA21: Group Analytic Psychotherapy Professional Masters Part-Time
Commencing September 2026
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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.