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PSCO40640

Academic Year 2025/2026

Live Supervision Y3 (PSCO40640)

Subject:
Psychotherapy
College:
Health & Agricultural Sciences
School:
Medicine
Level:
4 (Masters)
Credits:
15
Module Coordinator:
Ms Diane Hanly
Credit Split by Trimester:
Autumn 7.5
Spring 7.5
Trimester:
2 Trimester duration (Aut-Spr)
Mode of Delivery:
Blended
Internship Module:
No
How will I be graded?
Letter grades

Curricular information is subject to change.

This module will take place during Autumn and Spring Trimesters and will comprise live supervised clinical sessions each of 5 hours duration each week. Also, two to three sessions might take place during the summer (see section below). The module will focus on extending clinical learning and furthering the development of clinical skills in the practice of systemic psychotherapy through participation in a live, supervised clinical training team. As in Year 2, students will be given the opportunity to work directly as part of a team with individuals, couples and families referred to the family therapy service.

About this Module

Learning Outcomes:

On completion of this module students will:
• Show a reflexive and ethical engagement with the team.
• Accept accountability within relevant supervising and management structures.
• Have a capacity to describe their clinical decision-making from a systemic perspective.
• Show recognition of the limits of their professional knowledge and skills.
• Have a capacity to develop effective therapeutic relationships with a range of clients.
• Be able to use and adapt appropriately a range of skills and techniques.
• Show a familiarity with a wide range of presenting issues in the clinical situation.
• Show a reflective and ethical engagement with their clinical work.
• Show a capacity to respond to and remain a participant in a supervisor–learner relationship.

Indicative Module Content:

Please see the Handbook and the above module information for details of how this module is delivered

Student Effort Hours:
Student Effort Type Hours
Placement/Work Experience

375
Total

375

Approaches to Teaching and Learning:
The live supervision module fit with the teaching and learning philosophy outlined in the year handbook.
Of key importance, this module involves providing direct therapy services to families in a clinical setting.
Key clinical governance issues must be adhered to. Please see learning outcomes for further details.

Requirements, Exclusions and Recommendations

Not applicable to this module.


Module Requisites and Incompatibles
Not applicable to this module.
 

Assessment Strategy
Description Timing Component Scale Must Pass Component % of Final Grade In Module Component Repeat Offered
Individual Project: 1. Continuous assessment of clinical skills by supervisor 60%
2. One self evaluation report 10%
3. Presentation of portfolio of clinical work 30%
Formative in Sem 1		 Week 15 Autumn Graded No
100
 Yes

Carry forward of passed components
No
 

Remediation Type Remediation Timing
In-Module Resit Prior to relevant Programme Exam Board
Please see Student Jargon Buster for more information about remediation types and timing. 

Feedback Strategy/Strategies

• Feedback individually to students, on an activity or draft prior to summative assessment
• Feedback individually to students, post-assessment
• Group/class feedback, post-assessment

How will my Feedback be Delivered?

Not yet recorded.

Name Role
Ms Diane Hanly Tutor
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