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Group Analytic Psychotherapy

ProfMasters (NFQ Level 9)

This course is available through the following application route(s)

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The Professional Masters in Group Analytic Psychotherapy is a five-year part-time postgraduate course. 

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Learning Outcomes:

  • Display a systematic understanding of psychoanalytic theory and a comprehensive and integrated understanding of group analytic theory and the informed application of such theories 
  • Demonstrate advanced techniques of a group analytic conductor in action 
  • Understand the rigours of an ethical and professional clinical practice and display standards appropriate to a professional mental health setting
  • In years 3 to 5 establish, conduct and maintain an analytic psychotherapy group and demonstrate the capacity to contain and analyse complex group dynamics 
  • Demonstrate a capacity for in-depth reflective practice through engagement in clinical supervision groups
  • Demonstrate self-awareness and emergent insight in the dynamic context of various groups. 

Below is a list of all modules offered for this degree in the current academic year. Click on the module to discover what you will learn in the module, how you will learn and assessment feedback profile amongst other information.

Incoming Stage 1 undergraduates can usually select an Elective in the Spring Trimester. Most continuing undergraduate students can select up to two Elective modules (10 Credits) per stage. There is also the possibility to take up to 10 extra Elective credits.

Module Type Module   Trimester Credits
Stage 1 Options - A)4 of:
Choose all 4 modules in year 2.
PSCO40520 Advanced Group Work Skills 1 2 Trimester duration (Aut-Spr)  2.5
Stage 1 Options - A)4 of:
Choose all 4 modules in year 2.
PSCO40480 Group Analytic Psychotherapy 1 Year-long (12 months)  10
Stage 1 Options - A)4 of:
Choose all 4 modules in year 2.
PSCO40500 Supervision, Inquiry & GWP 1 Year-long (12 months)  10
Stage 1 Options - A)4 of:
Choose all 4 modules in year 2.
PSCO40540 States of Mind - Theory 1 Year-long (12 months)  7.5
Stage 1 Options - B)4 of:
Choose all 4 modules in year 3.
 PSCO40530 Advanced Group Work Skills 2 2 Trimester duration (Aut-Spr)  2.5
Stage 1 Options - B)4 of:
Choose all 4 modules in year 3.
 PSCO40490 Group Analytic Psychotherapy 2 Year-long (12 months)  10
Stage 1 Options - B)4 of:
Choose all 4 modules in year 3.
 PSCO40510 Supervision, Inquiry & GWP 2 Year-long (12 months)  10
Stage 1 Options - B)4 of:
Choose all 4 modules in year 3.
 PSCO40550 States of Mind - Theory 2 Year-long (12 months)  7.5
Stage 2 Options - A)4 of:
Choose all 4 modules in year 4.
 PSCO40350 Advanced GA Psychotherapy 1 Year-long (12 months)  10
Stage 2 Options - A)4 of:
Choose all 4 modules in year 4.
 PSCO40380 Adv Sup, Clinical Inq/Prac 1 Year-long (12 months)  7.5
Stage 2 Options - A)4 of:
Choose all 4 modules in year 4.
 PSCO40430 Therapeutic GAP - Theory 3 Year-long (12 months)  10
Stage 2 Options - A)4 of:
Choose all 4 modules in year 4.
 PSCO40440 Adv Group Analytic Skills 1 Year-long (12 months)  2.5
Stage 2 Options - B)4 of:
Choose all 4 modules in year 5.
 PSCO40360 Advanced GA Psychotherapy 2 Year-long (12 months)  10
Stage 2 Options - B)4 of:
Choose all 4 modules in year 5.
 PSCO40390 Adv Sup, Clinical Inq/Prac 2 Year-long (12 months)  7.5
Stage 2 Options - B)4 of:
Choose all 4 modules in year 5.
 PSCO40420 Therapeutic GAP - Theory 2 Year-long (12 months)  10
Stage 2 Options - B)4 of:
Choose all 4 modules in year 5.
 PSCO40450 Adv Group Analytic Skills 2 Year-long (12 months)  2.5
Stage 2 Options - C)4 of:
Choose all 4 modules in year 6.
PSCO40370 Advanced GA Psychotherapy 3 Year-long (12 months)  10
Stage 2 Options - C)4 of:
Choose all 4 modules in year 6.
PSCO40400 Adv Sup, Clinical Inq/Prac 3 Year-long (12 months)  7.5
Stage 2 Options - C)4 of:
Choose all 4 modules in year 6.
PSCO40410 Therapeutic GAP - Theory 1 Year-long (12 months)  10
Stage 2 Options - C)4 of:
Choose all 4 modules in year 6.
PSCO40460 Adv Group Analytic Skills 3 Year-long (12 months)  2.5

ProfMasters Group Analytic Psychotherapy (XA21) Part Time
EU          fee per year - € 6200

***Fees are subject to change

2024/2025 Course Fees

XA24 Graduate Certificate in Group Analytic Studies: €3800

XA21 Professional Masters in Group Analytic Psychotherapy:

  • Year 1: €6200
  • Year 2: €6200
  • Year 3: €7200
  • Year 4: €8600
  • Year 5: €8600

For information on course fees please visit UCD Fees & Grants Office website.

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. Any exceptions are also listed on this webpage.

Part Time option suitable for:

Domestic(EEA) applicants: Yes
International (Non EEA) applicants: No


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