| Program start date | Application deadline |
| 2024-10-01 | - |
| 2024-12-01 | - |
| 2025-01-01 | - |
| 2025-02-01 | - |
Program Overview
This master's program enables you to develop a sophisticated understanding of the challenges of interpreting the past. Specialists in modern, early modern, and medieval history introduce you to a range of historical sources, reflecting on their uses and limitations. You will learn to evaluate ways in which historians, politicians, and the media interpret the past. You will develop research and analytical skills, using the techniques of the history profession to present your findings.
Program Outline
Degree Overview:
This Advanced Certificate offers professional development for counsellors already trained in person-centred or humanistic approaches. You should have significant clinical experience. The course will align your practice with a competence framework that links to research evidence. The AdvCert provides you with a thorough grounding in the theory, evidence base and practice of CfD. You'll develop your knowledge and competence in psychological clinical assessment and CfD interventions under national guidelines.
Outline:
- Attendance: Part-time
- Start Dates: October 2024, December 2024, January 2025, February 2025
- Duration: 1 year
- Delivery: Online learning
- Modules: This is known as Person Centred Experiential Counselling for Depression (PCE-CfD). You'll learn to competently apply it in a variety of contexts, including medical and public sector agencies.
- Module Code: CG4008
Assessment:
- 20 minute DVD
- Reflective Essay
- Portfolio (log of 80 hours of clinical practice and log of six supervision hours)
- Four audio-recordings of counselling sessions
Other:
- Industry Links:
- Improving Access to Psychological Therapies (IAPT)
- British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP)
- CfD: CfD is a manualised form of psychological therapy as recommended by NICE (NICE, 20094) for the treatment of depression.
- Modality: This modality targets the emotional problems underlying depression along with the intrapersonal processes, such as low self-esteem and excessive self-criticism, which often maintain depressed mood. The therapy aims to help patients contact underlying feelings, make sense of them and reflect on the new meanings which emerge. This, in turn, provides a basis for psychological and behavioural change.
- Training: You will attend for 5 full days and 2 half days training at the university, complete 80 hours supervised clinical practice, and attend for a minimum of 6 hours of clinical supervision.
University of Galway
Overview:
University of Galway, formerly known as National University of Ireland, Galway (NUI Galway / NUIG), is a research-led institution with a strong commitment to high-quality teaching. Established in 1845, it has earned international recognition for its academic excellence and vibrant research community. The university is known for its commitment to sustainability, ranking #1 in Ireland for sustainable development in the Times Higher Education World Rankings.
Services Offered:
The university offers a wide range of services to students, including:
Accommodation Advisory Service:
Assists students in finding suitable accommodation.Campus Activities:
Provides opportunities for students to engage in various activities, including sports, clubs, and societies.Student Support:
Offers a variety of support services, such as academic advising, career counseling, and mental health support.Study Abroad:
Facilitates international study opportunities for students.International Office:
Provides support and guidance to international students.Mature Students:
Offers specific support and resources for mature students.Students with Disabilities:
Provides accommodations and support for students with disabilities.Student Ambassador Programme:
Connects students with prospective students and provides opportunities for leadership development.For Parents and Guardians:
Offers information and resources for parents and guardians of students.Access Student Information:
Provides access to student information systems and resources.Life in Galway:
Offers information and resources about living in Galway city.Student Life and Campus Experience:
University of Galway offers a vibrant and diverse campus experience. Students can expect:
- A welcoming and supportive community.
- A wide range of extracurricular activities and opportunities for personal growth.
- A beautiful campus located in the heart of Galway city.
- Access to state-of-the-art facilities and resources.
- A strong sense of community and belonging.
Key Reasons to Study There:
Commitment to Sustainability:
University of Galway is a leader in sustainability, offering a learning environment that cares for the planet.Research Excellence:
The university boasts a vibrant research community tackling some of the most pressing challenges of our time.Global Recognition:
University of Galway is internationally recognized for its academic excellence and research.Beautiful Campus:
The university is located on a beautiful campus in the heart of Galway city.Vibrant City:
Galway is a vibrant and welcoming city with a rich culture and history.Academic Programs:
University of Galway offers a wide range of undergraduate and postgraduate programs across various disciplines, including:
Arts, Social Sciences, & Celtic Studies
Business, Public Policy and Law
Medicine, Nursing & Health Sciences
Science and Engineering
The university is particularly strong in areas such as:
Medicine
Engineering
Business
Arts and Humanities
Celtic Studies
Other:
- The university has a strong focus on community engagement and outreach.
- It has a large and active alumni network.
- The university is a member of the National University of Ireland (NUI).
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Entry Requirements:
A Second Class Honours BA degree or equivalent with a H2.1 or GPA of 3.3 in History is normally required. Different criteria may apply to mature applicants. Selection will be based on applicants' academic record and academic references testifying to their academic ability and enthusiasm for history. An applicant’s active engagement with history outside of the academic context may also be taken into consideration. The same entry requirements and application procedure are in place for both the MA and PDip programme.
