Systemic Practice (Foundation)

The Foundation Course in Systemic Practice introduces systemic principles, models of family therapy, and their application to practice. Accredited by the Association for Family Therapy and Systemic Practice, this course prepares students to transition into this specialist field where their new skills will be highly in demand.

Course Overview

The course is multi-disciplinary and is delivered through a combination of lectures and practical teaching, followed by theoretical and application discussions and skills practice in small groups facilitated by qualified family therapists. It offers opportunities to observe and to practise key skills in a classroom setting.

Course Structure

The course runs on approximately 17 Wednesday evenings (5pm to 8.30pm) between September and July, plus approximately three full days. The course is delivered on the main University campus, although some elements may be taught online.

Year 1 Compulsory Modules

• Module Name: Foundation Course in Systemic Practice
• Credits: 30

Learning and Teaching

Students will be taught through lectures, practical classes, and group tutorials. Extensive use of IT and a wide range of material enables students to study at their own pace and in their own time, enhancing and extending the material taught formally.

Assessment

Progress is monitored through attendance, participation in lectures and tutorials, feedback on written assignments, a group presentation on an area of interest, and a reflective learning journal completed during the year of the course.

Entry Requirements

This course is specifically designed for graduate-level professionals with a first professional qualification in a relevant mental health or social care area, such as nursing, psychiatry, social work, clinical psychology, or similar professions.

English Language Requirements

• IELTS 7.0 overall, with no less than 6.5 in any component.

Fees

• UK: Ł3,750 (Total)
• International: Ł7,750 (Total)

Additional Cost Information

Although there is no obligation to do so, students may wish to undertake systemic supervision of their clinical practice at this stage in their own work agency. In most situations, the costs of supervision would be met by the employer.

Scholarships and Financial Support

There may be help for students in the form of loans and non-repayable grants from the University and from the government. Scholarships are also available to help fund Masters studies.

Career Opportunities

Students who complete Foundation level training in Systemic Practice add theoretical knowledge and practical skills to their professional range, developing the extent to which they can work with clients in family and other relational settings. Past students have progressed to training on the Systemic Practice (Intermediate) and Systemic Family Therapy MSc courses.

Careers Support

The Careers Centre and staff in the faculty provide a range of help and advice to help students plan their career and make well-informed decisions along the way, even after graduation.

Related Courses

• Systemic Family Therapy MSc (Part-time)
• Systemic Practice (Intermediate) ND (Part-time)
• Systemic Practice PGCert (Part-time)

University of Leeds

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Overview:

The University of Leeds is a public research university located in Leeds, West Yorkshire, England. It is a large and prestigious institution with a strong reputation for academic excellence and a vibrant campus life.

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Academic Programs:

The University of Leeds offers a wide range of undergraduate and postgraduate programs across various faculties, including:

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