Program Overview

Program Overview

The Mental Health - Child, Adolescent and Family program is designed to enhance participants' knowledge and skills in child, adolescent, and family mental health. This course is suitable for professionals from various disciplines, including nursing, medicine, occupational therapy, speech and language therapy, social work, psychology, and psychotherapy.

Course Structure

The program consists of two years, with the first year starting with a full week of study in September and continuing one day per week for the remainder of the academic year. The second year involves workshops throughout the academic year, utilizing a blended learning approach that includes lectures, group discussions, and self-directed learning.

Course Content

The program covers various modules, including:

• Theoretical Perspectives in Child, Adolescent, and Family Mental Health Practice
• Enhancing Practice in Child, Adolescent, and Family Mental Health Service
• Working with People Affected by Eating Disorders
• Deconstructing Theoretical Perspectives on Human Distress
• Theory and Practice of Enquiry Methods for Health Care: Clinical Practicum

Admission Requirements

To be eligible for the program, candidates should hold an upper second-class (2.1) Honours undergraduate degree in a relevant discipline. Applicants must also be working in the mental health field, with a minimum of one year's recent experience in child, adolescent, and family mental health services, and have Garda clearance for working with children and adolescents.

English Language Requirements

All applicants are required to provide official evidence of proficiency in the English language, meeting the Band B (Standard Entry) English language requirements.

Career Opportunities

Graduates from this program can expect to be prepared for leadership or enhanced roles across various sectors, including advanced clinical practice, CAHMS, policy development, education, social work, psychology/psychotherapy, or research and further education.

Course Fees

For a full list of postgraduate fees, please refer to the relevant section.

Awards

The program is awarded at NFQ Level 9.

Next Intake

The next intake for the program is September 2025.

Course Coordinator

The course coordinator is Dr. Peter Kelly.

Closing Date

The closing date for applications is 30th June 2025.