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  Psychology - Applied Psychology (Mental Health) MA


University College Cork    College of Arts, Celtic Studies and Social Sciences

Full time September MA 1 year full time
Education (11) Psychology (31)

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The MA in Applied Psychology (Mental Health) is a one-year full-time programme that provides an advanced understanding of psychology in mental health settings. It offers a unique opportunity to explore your own interests and develop a clear understanding of the practice of a professional psychologist. The programme includes a six-month placement in a mental health setting, supervised by a clinical or counselling psychologist. This placement will give you valuable workplace experience and the chance to apply theory to practice. To be eligible for this programme, you need to hold a primary honours undergraduate degree in Psychology and meet the membership requirements of the Psychological Society of Ireland or the British Psychological Society.

About the course

The MA in Applied Psychology (Mental Health) gives you an advanced understanding of the discipline of psychology in mental health settings. The course is designed to help you to appreciate both the potential and values of applied psychology, to think critically about psychological theory and practice, and to give you the opportunity to explore your own particular interests. It offers you an opportunity to develop a clear understanding of the practice of a professional psychologist, to advance understanding of mental health services, and to connect theory to practice under the supervision of either a clinical or counselling psychologist.

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Entry Requirements

Applicants must:

Hold a Second Class Honours Grade 1 in a primary honours degree (NFQ, Level 8) in Psychology.

Satisfy the eligibility requirements for graduate membership of either the Psychological Society of Ireland (PSI) or the British Psychological Society (BPS). This must be demonstrated by the applicant by providing evidence that your undergraduate degree/qualification(s) is accredited by the PSI or by the BPS.

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Fees

EU Fee (Full-time): €7,140
Non EU Fee (Full-time): €19,200

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