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Group Analytic Psychotherapy

ProfMasters (NFQ Level 9)

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

 

About This Course

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 Core Modules
PSCO40520 Advanced Group Work Skills 1 2 Trimester duration (Aut-Spr)  2.5
Stage 1 Core Modules
PSCO40530 Advanced Group Work Skills 2 2 Trimester duration (Aut-Spr)  2.5
Stage 1 Core Modules
PSCO40480 Group Analytic Psychotherapy 1 Year-long (12 months)  10
Stage 1 Core Modules
PSCO40490 Group Analytic Psychotherapy 2 Year-long (12 months)  10
Stage 1 Core Modules
PSCO40500 Supervision, Inquiry & GWP 1 Year-long (12 months)  10
Stage 1 Core Modules
PSCO40510 Supervision, Inquiry & GWP 2 Year-long (12 months)  10
Stage 1 Core Modules
PSCO40540 States of Mind - Theory 1 Year-long (12 months)  7.5
Stage 1 Core Modules
PSCO40550 States of Mind - Theory 2 Year-long (12 months)  7.5
Stage 2 Core Modules
PSCO40350 Advanced GA Psychotherapy 1 Year-long (12 months)  10
Stage 2 Core Modules
PSCO40360 Advanced GA Psychotherapy 2 Year-long (12 months)  10
Stage 2 Core Modules
PSCO40370 Advanced GA Psychotherapy 3 Year-long (12 months)  10
Stage 2 Core Modules
PSCO40380 Adv Sup, Clinical Inq/Prac 1 Year-long (12 months)  7.5
Stage 2 Core Modules
PSCO40390 Adv Sup, Clinical Inq/Prac 2 Year-long (12 months)  7.5
Stage 2 Core Modules
PSCO40400 Adv Sup, Clinical Inq/Prac 3 Year-long (12 months)  7.5
Stage 2 Core Modules
PSCO40410 Therapeutic GAP - Theory 1 Year-long (12 months)  10
Stage 2 Core Modules
PSCO40420 Therapeutic GAP - Theory 2 Year-long (12 months)  10
Stage 2 Core Modules
PSCO40430 Therapeutic GAP - Theory 3 Year-long (12 months)  10
Stage 2 Core Modules
PSCO40440 Adv Group Analytic Skills 1 Year-long (12 months)  2.5
Stage 2 Core Modules
PSCO40450 Adv Group Analytic Skills 2 Year-long (12 months)  2.5
Stage 2 Core Modules
PSCO40460 Adv Group Analytic Skills 3 Year-long (12 months)  2.5

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.

 

Part Time option suitable for:

Domestic(EEA) applicants: Yes
International (Non EEA) applicants currently residing outside of the EEA Region. No


General application route(s) for Irish/UK/EU applicants* for International (non-EU) applicants* to Group Analytic Psychotherapy:

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