Dublin, Ireland
DURATION
4 Years
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Part time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
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EARLIEST START DATE
Sep 2025
TUITION FEES
USD 15,000 *
STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
* per annum
Introduction
The Doctorate in Psychotherapy (DPsych) is a Level 10 NFQ (240 credit) programme, delivered part-time over four years. The programme builds on candidates' current psychotherapy knowledge, competencies and skills to enable the development of an inquiry-based attitude to practice. Years one and two comprise taught modules that critically reflect on theories, practices and philosophies of psychotherapy, develop knowledge and practice of psychotherapy supervision, and advance understanding of research methodologies and skills. Candidates may apply to exit the programme with an MA in Psychotherapeutic Studies on successful completion of years one and two. Years three and four involve the completion of a research project and thesis.
Admissions
Curriculum
The objectives of the course are to enable candidates to acquire:
- The capacity to integrate an advanced understanding of established and emerging research evidence and subjective personal inquiry to develop theory and inform innovative practice developments, including the use of technology
- A unique and in-depth portfolio of transferable competencies to advance the field of psychotherapy practice, supervision, education, training and research
- Skills to complete an original and innovative research study that makes a significant contribution to the field of psychotherapy, advances the boundaries of knowledge and locates candidates as an authority in their chosen area-field of interest
- The capacity to make, implement or challenge practice decisions based on a philosophical appreciation of psychotherapy, outcome research and subjective clinical experience in psychotherapy
- The ability to combine personal awareness, reflexivity and informed intuition with professional adeptness to respond effectively to the changing needs of a diverse spectrum of client groups in a range of political and cultural contexts
- An inquiry-based attitude to practice and the capacity for critical awareness and open analytical thinking that is founded on an integrative, flexible and robust theoretical framework
- The ability to exercise autonomy in practice initiatives in complex professional contexts, taking account of ethical and legal issues
- Proficiency in discussing and disseminating the contributions of emerging theoretical principles and practice developments within the social, cultural and political, academic, practitioner and educational communities
Program Tuition Fee
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Doctorate in Psychotherapy have a unique and in-depth portfolio of transferable competencies to advance the field of psychotherapy practice, education, training and research. They have the capacity to make, implement and challenge practice decisions based on outcome research and clinical expertise, to conduct research that advances the boundaries of psychotherapy knowledge, and to contribute to the development of psychotherapy as an authority in their chosen area. This skill set makes candidates desirable in advanced psychotherapy practice, supervision, research and teaching settings.