Expand+PAC Codes: CKD39 Full-time, CKD40 Part-time

Applications must be made online at www.pac.ie/ucc (Course code CKD39 Full-time, CKD40 Part-time). For full details of the online application procedure click How to Apply.

All required documentation m...

Hide-PAC Codes: CKD39 Full-time, CKD40 Part-time

Applications must be made online at www.pac.ie/ucc (Course code CKD39 Full-time, CKD40 Part-time). For full details of the online application procedure click How to Apply.

All required documentation must be either uploaded to your online application at www.pac.ie/ucc (My Account section), or sent in hard copy to The Postgraduate Applications Centre, 1, Courthouse Square, Galway, immediately after an application is made.

In addition it involves:

COMPLETING/ANSWERING specific additional supplementary questions as part of the online applications process for this programme. A copy of these online supplementary/additional questions are available to view on course webpage.

Arranging for ONE Referee's Report form to be posted DIRECTLY to the Course Coordinator, School of Applied Psychology, University College Cork. The Referee's Report form is downloaded and printed during the online applications process. Referee's reports MUST be submitted prior to short-listing for interview. Please see a copy of the special REFEREE'S REPORT FORM.

1.MAAP(MH) online application closes on PAC : 14th April 2017.

2.Referees Report Form (ALL applicants) must be submitted to the School of Applied Psychology by 28th April 2017.

3.Copies of non-UCC academic transcripts evidencing your degree studies and results (for non-UCC applicants) must be submitted to the PAC Application Centre by 28th April 2017; Final year students must submit official evidence of their studies and results to date.

4.If you have completed your undergraduate psychology degree (or conversion programme) outside of Ireland you will also need to provide evidence that the programme you completed is recognised by the PSI/BPS/APA or the national Psychological Society of the country in which you completed the programme. If you do not evidence this information in your application, your application will be deemed incomplete.

5.Shortlist for interview: Week starting 2nd May 2017 - All supporting documentation for application to the MA in Applied Psychology (Mental Health) needs to be submitted by the time of short-listing. If not, the application will be considered incomplete and not processed further.

6.Letters/email inviting shortlisted applicants for interview will be sent on 3rd May with confirmation of attending interview needed no later than 10th May 2017.

7.Applicants shortlisted for interview will be invited to attend an interview briefing session on Wednesday 10th May in the School of Applied Psychology. Details will be given in the letter/email inviting you to interview. This is an information session – you are not obliged to attend.

8.It is expected that interviews will take place on Monday 15th and Tuesday 16th May 2017 - these suggested dates are open to change.

9.It is expected that interview outcomes will be circulated week starting 22nd May 2017.

Candidates will be short-listed for interview at selection stage. INCOMPLETE applications will NOT be shortlisted for interview. Candidates cannot be short-listed if the required referee Report and evidence of non-UCC results (if applicable) and confirmation of National Psychology Society recognition (for non-Irish qualifications) are not submitted.

N.B. If you are in the process of completing your undergraduate programme in psychology or a conversion course, please note that all formal documentation evidencing your final degree result would need to be submitted prior to commencement of the programme. Please be aware that such documentation for many MA programmes will not be available until mid- late September which is after the commencement of the MAAP(MH) therefore you may not be eligible to take up a place on this programme until the year post completion of your MA conversion course.

Please note that if your application is successful, deferrals are not permitted on this programme.

Expand+For funding and grant information please see: http://www.ucc.ie/en/study/postgrad/cost/

THE ANN MOLONEY BURSARY
Successful applicants to the MA in Applied Psychology are eligible to be considered for the Ann Moloney Bursary, sponsored by Enable I...

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THE ANN MOLONEY BURSARY
Successful applicants to the MA in Applied Psychology are eligible to be considered for the Ann Moloney Bursary, sponsored by Enable Ireland, which acknowledges the contribution made by Ann Moloney in linking UCC psychology graduates to the applied work setting. Ann worked for over 30 years as a lecturer in the Applied Psychology Department at UCC and also as Principal Psychologist at Enable Ireland Cork. Enable Ireland is a national organisation that provides a range of services including therapy, intervention and support services for children and adults with a physical disability. The Bursary, to the value of €1,000, will provide an opportunity for a psychology graduate to avail of a part-time work placement in the psychology department at Enable Ireland Cork, a placement-linked honorarium, and a parchment which is awarded at the UCC Scholarships and Prizes day.

The Bursary is awarded through an Interview Process in the School of Applied Psychology, which is completed as part of the Placement Process. Students who apply for an interview with Enable Ireland as their top choice of placement will be considered for the award.

Expand+A candidate for this MA programme must:
1.Hold an honours undergraduate degree in Psychology that satisfies the eligibility requirements of the Psychological Society of Ireland (or the national psychology body in the country where the applicant comp...

Hide-A candidate for this MA programme must:
1.Hold an honours undergraduate degree in Psychology that satisfies the eligibility requirements of the Psychological Society of Ireland (or the national psychology body in the country where the applicant completed their degree); a 2H1 degree is required. Only in special circumstances will consideration be given to 2H2 candidates where, for example, an applicant has relevant work experience or has performed impressively in another Master's degree acceptable to the School selection committee. In such cases, the applicant should set out the grounds upon which they wish to be considered in the supplementary statement

2.All applicants must arrange for one Referee's Report form to be posted directly to the School of Applied Psychology, University College Cork. The reference must be a professional reference from someone who has experience the applicant in a professional capacity, whether paid or voluntary work.

3.Supply a personal statement conveying:
i) An understanding of what applied psychology in mental health entails;
ii) Reasons for applying to the programme;
iii) A proposed topic for research dissertation

4.Satisfy the interview board.
Applicants will be shortlisted for interview for this programme based on their academic performance, referee report, evidence of research capacity and commitment to the area of applied psychology. Applicants cannot be short-listed for interview if a completed referee report form has not been submitted to the School.

5.UCC requires all students on the MA in Applied Psychology (Applied Mental Health Psychology) to undergo Garda vetting.

If you are applying with Qualifications obtained outside Ireland and you wish to verify if you meet the minimum academic and English language requirements for this programme please click here to view the grades comparison table by country and for details of recognised English language tests.

Expand+The MA in Applied Psychology (Mental Health) is delivered by staff from the School of Applied Psychology in the main. Contributions are also made by other professional / voluntary bodies where appropriate (e.g. clinical psychologists in HSE).

Uniq...

Hide-The MA in Applied Psychology (Mental Health) is delivered by staff from the School of Applied Psychology in the main. Contributions are also made by other professional / voluntary bodies where appropriate (e.g. clinical psychologists in HSE).

Unique Aspects of the Course
The MAAP (Mental Health) programme offers successful applicants a strong grounding in the theory and practice of applied psychology in the field of mental health. A key feature of this programme is a six-month placement (2 days a week (Thursdays and Fridays) for 6 months (approx. 340 hours in a mental health setting supervised by a clinical or counselling psychologist. Through the combination of research, theory and practice, this programme offers a solid foundation for professional education programmes based on psychotherapeutic practices.

Expand+The MA in Applied Psychology (Mental Health) gives you an advanced understanding of the discipline of psychology in mental health settings. The course is designed to help you to appreciate both the potential and values of applied psychology, to think...

Hide-The MA in Applied Psychology (Mental Health) gives you an advanced understanding of the discipline of psychology in mental health settings. The course is designed to help you to appreciate both the potential and values of applied psychology, to think critically about psychological theory and practice, and to give you the opportunity to explore your own particular interests. It offers you an opportunity to develop a clear understanding of the practice of a professional psychologist, to advance understanding of mental health services, and to connect theory to practice under the supervision of either a clinical or counselling psychologist.

Applied psychologists use research and theory to analyse real-world situations, develop appropriate interventions, and evaluate outcomes. The course will enable you to pursue postgraduate professional training opportunities, and to pursue a variety of career paths where psychological expertise in mental health is needed.

Course Practicalities
This is a one-year full-time or two-year part-time course. Lectures take place Mondays to Wednesdays with placements being held usually on Thursdays and Fridays. However students may agree other times with their placement providers to avail of good learning opportunities. Placement is central to the programme, providing a unique learning experience that will give you supervised workplace experience over a six-month period (approx. 340 hours in total).

While all students will be offered a placement, specific placements will be secured through a competitive placement interview process in semester 1. Placements can be located throughout Ireland. If a student chooses not to accept the placement offered by the School of Applied Psychology, it will then become their responsibility to secure an alternative placement for themselves which meets with the School of Applied Psychology placement criteria for MAAP (Mental Health).

Students failing the Placement may, with the approval of the programme team, be permitted to either extend or repeat the Placement. Students may repeat the placement only once in a repeat year. Students failing or not completing the placement because of a serious ethical breach will not be permitted to repeat the placement.

Expand+The MA Applied Psychology (Mental Health) is a one-year full-time or two-year part-time programme. It is structured in two parts.

Part I (Taught modules)
Psychological therapies
Research Methods and Data Analysis
Psychological Assessment
Int...

Hide-The MA Applied Psychology (Mental Health) is a one-year full-time or two-year part-time programme. It is structured in two parts.

Part I (Taught modules)
Psychological therapies
Research Methods and Data Analysis
Psychological Assessment
Introduction to Psychotherapeutic Skills
Clinical Presentations (Child, Adolescent, Adult and ID) (subject to approval)
Critical Perspectives on Mental Health Law
*Mental Health and Disability Placement

*Placements

While sufficient placements will be secured for all students on the programme, if a student chooses not to accept the placement offered by the School of Applied Psychology, it will then become their responsibility to secure an alternative placement for themselves which meets with the School of Applied Psychology placement criteria for MA in Applied Psychology (Mental Health).Placements may be located throughout Republic of Ireland.

All placements will be supervised in a work setting relevant to the programme of study. Placements will run two days a week (usually Thursdays and Fridays) for at least six months (340 hours minimum).

Part II
Dissertation in Applied Psychology.

Part time students
Year 1 students take taught modules
Year 2 students take the Placement and dissertation

Postgraduate Diploma in Applied Psychology (Mental Health) (NFQ Level 9, Major Award)
Students who have completed and passed modules to the value of at least 60 credits in Part I and who fail or do not wish to proceed to Part II may opt to exit the programme and be awarded a Postgraduate Diploma in Applied Psychology (Mental Health).

Transfer to MA (Applied Psychology)
Students who pass the taught modules Part 1 but fail the Placement (and repeat placement if taken) or are deemed unsuitable to undertake a placement may be permitted to transfer to the MA (Applied Psychology) to complete the remaining 20 credits of taught modules and 30 credit dissertation on the MA (Applied Psychology) or complete 20 credits of taught modules and exit with a Postgraduate Diploma in Applied Psychology.

Expand+This programme will support students in securing places on professional education programmes (level 10) in psychology. Securing a place on professional education programmes in clinical and counselling psychology is particularly competitive. Completin...

Hide-This programme will support students in securing places on professional education programmes (level 10) in psychology. Securing a place on professional education programmes in clinical and counselling psychology is particularly competitive. Completing the MAAP (Mental Health), which includes modules and placements (endorsed by clinical and counselling psychologists practicing in the HSE and related agencies) similar to professional education courses in clinical and counselling psychology, will further enhance attractiveness of graduates from this programme for level 10 programmes.

Placement and Study Abroad Information
Students on the MAAP (Mental Health) will have the opportunity to gain work experience in a mental health service under the supervision of a clinical or counselling psychologist. Upon successful completion of this placement (AP6153), which lasts for six months (2 days a week usually Thursdays and Fridays for 6 months approx. 340 hours), students will be able to:
◾Demonstrate their ability to take part in the mental health work of the placement provider;
◾Demonstrate evidence of learning activities and experiences by keeping a journal of learning and completing a reflective portfolio;
◾Apply theory from programme course work to complete work placement tasks/activities;
◾Utilise the principles of applied psychological practice in mental health placement settings;
◾Reflect on learning and demonstrate personal development throughout the process;
◾Demonstrate an ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with colleagues;