Course Description
4 year BA (Hons) in Holistic Counselling & Psychotherapy – Level 8
BACHELOR OF ARTS (Hons): This 4-year, part-time, Bachelor of Arts (Hons) in Holistic Counselling & Psychotherapy Level 8 programme, QQI validated, is offered in both Athlone and Galway.
Since its foundation ICPPD has taken the steps necessary to ensure the delivery of a quality service in an
environment that is characterised by an attitude to adult learners that is supportive and encouraging. We aim to provide an experience of learning that will develop in learners a hunger for both heart-centred wisdom and critical analysis. Our programmes are designed to be participative, experiential and to draw whenever possible on prior lived experience. The programme’s academic value is enhanced by a learning environment that is warm, vibrant, and genuine. Learners and staff interact in a mutual effort to engage in and promote the concept of lifelong learning. ICPPD’s holistic ethos underpins all interaction. This programme has been designed, and is delivered, by staff who are passionate and inspired about the merit of personal development and excellence in professional counselling and psychotherapy training and education.
The Bachelor of Arts in Holistic Counselling and Psychotherapy delivered in both Athlone and Galway are accredited by the professional bodies – Irish Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (IACP) and National Association for Pastoral Counselling and Psychotherapy (NAPCP). This ensures that ICPPD, as a training college, complies with best possible standards and practice. As a graduate of ICPPD’s BA in Holistic Counselling and Psychotherapy you are eligible to apply to these professional bodies for accreditation to use the title of member.
ICPPD adhere to the conditions of The Qualifications and Quality Assurance (Education and Training) Act 2012, for protection of enrolled learners (PEL).
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Training Provider | International College for Personal and Professional Development (ICPPD) |
Course Location | Athlone, Westmeath |
Course Type | Classroom Based |
Course Qualification | Honours Bachelor Degree |
Awarding Body | QQI |
Awarding Body Details | BACHELOR OF ARTS (Hons) in Holistic Counselling and Psychotherapy |
Course Start Date | 04/10/2021 |
Course Duration | 4 Years |
Course Time | 4 years, part-time, delivered every second weekend during the academic year: Saturday and Sunday (9.30am-5.00pm). Clinical Practice support may be scheduled on a Friday evening. Please Note: There may also be 2 course/progression meetings on a Friday; these dates will be identified to learners on their timetable at the commencement of each academic year. |
Course Fee | Fees for this programme are comparative to those for similar programmes delivered nationwide. Year 1: €4,100 Year 2: €4,100 Year 3: €4,100 Year 4: €4,100* Fees may increase in line with GDP. * Please note that an additional QQI Certification Fee of €200 also applies in the final year Payment plan options are available for learners – please contact [email protected] for more information. |
Entry Requirements | Application is limited to mature learners who have evidence of a minimum of ONE of the following: – being a professional working in the field, or related disciplines – being able to demonstrate a level of maturity of being able to reflect on their personal development experience (evidenced through a portfolio of prior learning, personal development, life experience, community work, etc) – successful completion of an Introduction to Counselling and Psychotherapy programme, or equivalent – successful completion of an Irish Leaving Certificate (with 5 O6/H7s (ord pass), including English and Maths), or equivalent. Applicants are also required to have appropriate IT skills to facilitate their engagement with the programme. |
Phone | 0906470484 |
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International College for Personal and Professional Development (ICPPD)
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International College for Personal and Professional Development (ICPPD)
Athlone, Westmeath
Westmeath