Education - Adult Guidance Counselling
The Postgraduate Diploma in Arts (Adult Guidance Counselling) is a professional training course for people working with adults in a guidance counselling setting, providing career information, guidance counselling and labour market services.
| Award Name | Postgraduate Diploma (Level 9 NFQ) |
|---|---|
| NFQ Classification | Major |
| Awarding Body | National University of Ireland |
| NFQ Level | Level 9 NFQ |
| Award Name | NFQ Classification | Awarding Body | NFQ Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| Postgraduate Diploma (Level 9 NFQ) | Major | National University of Ireland | Level 9 NFQ |
Duration
Part time over two years in an open-learning format, incorporating e-learning material, over 7x 2-day workshops, 1x 3-day workshop and a week-long summer school.
Entry Requirements
Applicants must have a degree, professional diploma or equivalent qualification. Applicants will be expected to have a minimum of two years, experience working with adults in a developmental setting and seeing a minimum of 6 clients on a regular basis. Applicants should have participated in training courses, workshops or individual session in the area of guidance, counselling and self-awareness.
Careers / Further progression
Career Options
Graduates can expect to work within adult guidance services, local employment services, adult disability services, NGOs, private practice and further and higher education.
Further information
Closing Date: 30 June 2024.
Apply now for Postgraduate Entry 2024/25.
PAC Code: MHA55
PAC is an online application system that allows applicants, for a fee of €50, to apply for one taught programme (a second choice programme can be added, this will only be reviewed if your primary choice is unsuccessful) or one research programme at Maynooth University. Programme selection can be from any of our Taught Masters, Postgraduate Diplomas or Certificate or Research courses. The application fee is paid directly to PAC.
Before you submit an application through PAC, please review the course finder so you know what course you are applying for and what date it closes for applications.
Applications for all Maynooth University postgraduate programmes must be made online through the Postgraduate Applications Centre (PAC) at www.pac.ie/maynoothuniversity
Supplementary Question and Interview form part of the application process.
Overview
The Postgraduate Diploma in Arts (Adult Guidance Counselling) is a professional training course for people working with adults in a guidance counselling setting, providing career information, guidance counselling and labour market services.
The course focuses on the development of the key communication and relationship skills and competencies that underpin the practice of Adult Guidance.
The course provides a critical engagement with the core concepts and ideas concerning marginalisation, exclusion and adult career development. Participants are encouraged to deepen their self-awareness and explore their career narratives and life histories.
Programme Directors Contact details:
David Mc Cormack: david.mccormack@mu.ie Ph: 01 708 3947
Nuala Whelan: nuala.whelan@mu.ie Ph: 01 708 7205
Mary Ryan: mary.ryan@mu.ie (on sabbatical to Sept 24)
General Phone Enquiries: 01 708 3752