Master’s Level 9 Degree in Integrative
Child & Adolescent Psychotherapy

Introduction

Child and Adolescent Psychotherapy is a specialised area of practice. This Master’s programme will equip learners with the necessary knowledge, skills, and competencies to meet the therapeutic needs of children and adolescents.

With a strong focus on excellence in clinical practice, learners are fully supported in making the transition from being a practising therapist with adults to clinical work with children and adolescents. A safe, nurturing environment is fostered through established links with an on-site placement centre.

Programme/Award Title: QQI Master of Arts in Integrative Child and Adolescent Psychotherapy

Awarding Body: Quality & Qualifications Ireland (QQI)

Award Type: Major

Duration: 2 years (part time)

Credits: 90 ECTS

Mode of Delivery: Blended Learning

Blended learning means students learn via electronic and online media as well as face-to-face teaching. Some classes will occur online in real time, and some classes will occur face to face. Usually there is in the region of half and half face-to-face and online classes. This programme is facilitated through monthly three-day blocks (usually Friday evening, all day Saturday and all-day Sunday).

Start Date: September 2025.

Who Should Apply

This 2-year programme will be of interest to practising therapists and play therapists who wish to extend their existing qualification in counselling and psychotherapy to master’s level and work with children and adolescents.

Entry Routes

If English is your second language you are required to submit an IELTS (International English Language Testing System) cert at Level 6.5, or equivalent. For more information, please click HERE.

An honours degree, Level 8 on The National Framework of Qualifications (NFQ), in counselling and psychotherapy, or equivalent.

An honours degree, Level 8 on the NFQ, plus a professional diploma in counselling and psychotherapy that meets with IACP/IAHIP course
recognition standards (or equivalent). The diploma must have counselling and psychotherapy at its core.

Learners will be invited to an interview with faculty as part of the application process.

Course Fees:  €4,350 per year.

• Application Fee €100 (non-refundable)
• Deposit €1,305 – 3 weeks of receipt of official offer
• Balance €3,045 – Due 2 weeks before the start of programme
• Alternative – Sign up for payment plan by Direct Debit. €100 administrative fee

Options for Attendance:

Block: This means that teaching is provided one weekend a month, rotating between on campus and online weekends. Weekend classes occur at the following times: Friday, 9:30am-5pm, Saturday 9:30am-5pm and Sunday 9:30am-5pm.

Attendance requirement: 85%

Application Process: 

Please click here: https://www.iicp.ie/courses/icamasters/

Want to find out more? Attend one of our upcoming taster (webinar) sessions on 19th June or the 17th July. To sign up for the June webinar, please visit www.iicp.ie. Details for the July taster to follow.

For further information call IICP College on 01 466 4205 or book online at www.iicp.ie