University of Limerick

Guidance Counselling and Lifespan Development MA

Limerick, Ireland

DURATION

2 Years

LANGUAGES

English

PACE

Full time

APPLICATION DEADLINE

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EARLIEST START DATE

Sep 2025

TUITION FEES

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STUDY FORMAT

On-Campus

Key Summary

About: The Guidance Counselling and Lifespan Development MA program focuses on developing skills to provide effective guidance and counselling across different stages of life. The course emphasizes understanding psychological theories and approaches, equipping students to address the needs of individuals from childhood to adulthood.

Career Outcomes: Graduates can pursue careers in areas such as guidance counselling, school settings, and community service organizations. This program opens pathways for roles in mental health support and educational advising.

Introduction

The focus of the program is to qualify practicing teachers and other professionals to become qualified guidance counsellors. The professional guidance counsellor brings to bear specific skills in counselling individuals in the areas of personal, social, educational and career development. In order to fulfil their roles as guidance counsellors effectively, participants on the program will be educated in a broad range of knowledge, skills and competencies within the context of a lifelong learning framework. The strong focus on personal development on the program strives to promote self-understanding and insight for a deeper appreciation of the counselling process.

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