Program Overview

Program Overview

The Mental Health Psychosocial Interventions course has been suspended for 2025/26. Applications for 2026/27 will be open in November 2025.

Course Details

Awards

• NFQ Level 9

Number of Places

• 20 Places

Next Intake

• September 2025

Course Coordinator

• Dr. Peter Kelly

Closing Date

• 30th June 2025

Admission Requirements

Candidates should hold an upper second-class (2.1) Honours undergraduate degree in a relevant discipline, or otherwise satisfy the selection panel they have the ability to complete and benefit from the programme.

• One academic and one professional reference from the employer or work practice area. Each reference should confirm the potential and suitability of the applicant to undertake the course.
• Copies of academic transcripts from completed educational courses (a record of modules undertaken and results obtained).
• Copies of official awards (degree certificate) from completed educational courses.
• Part-time students who will be working during the course must submit a declaration, signed by their line manager indicating that they will be facilitated in attending lectures. Those applying to do the PSI or CAFMH Diploma or MSc must be registered in clinical practice and have access to a clinical caseload. Students will be required to undergo Garda Vetting.

English Language Requirements

All applicants to Trinity are required to provide official evidence of proficiency in the English language. Applicants to this course are required to meet Band B (Standard Entry) English language requirements.

Course Structure

Year One starts with a full week of studying in September and continues thereafter one to two days per week for the remainder of the academic year (depending on whether the course is being undertaken full-time or part-time).
Year Two consists of workshops throughout the academic year. A blended learning approach is utilised in the delivery of theoretical content which includes lectures, group discussions and self-directed learning. The assessment process is a combination of written and practical assignments.

Course Content

P.Grad.Cert. students take three specialist modules online: Deconstructing Theoretical Perspectives on Human Distress; Working with People Who Experience Psychosis or Related Experiences; Inter-Professional Family Work. Upon successful completion of the two P.Grad.Cert. modules, students may opt to progress to the P.Grad.Dip. programme and take a further three modules: Advancing Therapeutic Engagement Skills; Theory and Practice of Enquiry Methods for Health Care; Clinical Practicum. M.Sc. candidates take all P.Grad.Dip. modules in one year. In Year Two, M.Sc. students must complete a dissertation. Students who are eligible for the award of Postgraduate Diploma may progress to undertake a M.Sc. within five years of first entering the programme.

Career Opportunities

This course provides students with the necessary knowledge and skills to work with people who experience psychosis or related experiences. It provides a foundation for graduates to advance their career prospects for specialist practice, both in terms of promotion eligibility and future post-graduate training.

Is This Course For Me?

This course is suitable for clinically based professions such as: nursing, medicine, occupational therapy, speech and language therapy, social work, psychology, or psychotherapy.