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Group Analytic Studies

GradCert (NFQ Level 9)

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The Graduate Certificate in Group Analytic Studies is a one-year course, offered over the course of 9 weekends in a block training format.  

Firstly, the course aims to support students to recognise the effect of group dynamics upon the self and others, and provides the opportunity to develop professionally and personally.  This course therefore will be of interest to professionals with an interest in working with and understanding group dynamics.

Group Analysis training can offer new understanding to leaders, teams and organisational development experts by applying group analytic concepts to analysis of unconscious processes in organisations.   Through participation in reflective practice/work discussion groups, case study seminars, theory discussion groups and an experiential group, students have an opportunity to reflect on group interactions, relationships, and leadership phenomena. Students also will explore their own style of relating within a group. In short, the course provides a training in the here and now to observe and understand our own and others’ experiences in group.

 

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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:
Year 1 Core Modules
 PSCO40470 Group Analytic Psychotherapy Year-long (12 months)  10
Stage 1 Options - A)4 of:
Year 1 Core Modules
 PSCO40560 The Theory of Group Analysis Year-long (12 months)  10
Stage 1 Options - A)4 of:
Year 1 Core Modules
 PSCO40570 Group Work Skills Year-long (12 months)  2.5
Stage 1 Options - A)4 of:
Year 1 Core Modules
 PSCO40580 Supervision and The Self Year-long (12 months)  7.5

This course lays the foundation for further study in group analytic psychotherapy which is accredited by Irish Group Analytic Society (IGAS) and the Psychoanalytic Section of the Irish Council for Psychotherapy (ICP)


GradCert Group Analytic Studies (XA24) Part Time
EU          fee per year - € 3800

***Fees are subject to change

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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Group Analytic Studies
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