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POSTGRADUATE DIPLOMA IN ADULT GUIDANCE COUNSELLING
- Qualification
- Postgraduate Diploma In Arts
- CAO/MU Apply code
- MHA55
- Award Type and NFQ level
- Postgraduate Diploma (9)
- Study Mode
- Part time
- Closing Date
- 30 May 2025
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.
Course structure
Duration: 2 years part-time
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.
Disclaimer
The modules below are indicative of the content associated with this course of study.
The modules are subject to change as the curriculum is revised and reviewed annually.
Careers
Graduates can expect to work within adult guidance services, local employment services, adult disability services, NGOs, private practice and further and higher education.
Entry Requirements
Applicants must have a degree (NFQ Level 8 or equivalent honours 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.
How to apply
Online application only. To make an application please click here.
To apply for your chosen postgraduate study at Maynooth University, please ensure you have the following documents to make an application:
- Evidence of your primary degree
- Academic transcripts
- A copy of your passport
- A personal statement
- An academic letter of recommendation
- A professional letter of recommendation
Applicants for whom English is not their first language are required to demonstrate their proficiency in English in order to benefit fully from their course of study. For information about English language tests accepted and required scores, please see here. The requirements specified are applicable for both EU and International applicants