Code

PG25202

Title

Postgraduate Diploma in Arts in Addiction Recovery

Programme Purpose

This programme is an exit only award and as such, will provide graduates of relevant undergraduate programmes with the opportunity to engage with subject material supporting specialist practice for graduates who seek to have a more robust understanding of ‘specialist’ interventions and approaches in work supporting Recovery within Addiction contexts as well as providing opportunities for students on the MA in Addiction Counselling an alternative pathway, where or if, they discover they are not suited to Addiction Counselling. The programme comprises 60 ECTS (all Programme Modules with the exception of the Dissertation Module (30 ECTS)and is being offered as a Major Award, but it is unambiguously differentiated (by award title, programme title, certification, and diploma supplement) from qualifications that meet the educational requirements for professional counselling or psychotherapy practice. It will supplement existing academic and professional learning among graduates. The Award Standards for programmes of study in Counselling & Psychotherapy stipulate ‘Special considerations’ in relation to programmes designed to provide educational preparation for prospective counsellors or psychotherapists as set out above.

Duration Description

NFQ Level(s)

9

EQF Level(s)

7

Location

Limerick City

Delivery Modes

PEL Applies

Yes

PEL Arrangements

National Scheme

What is PEL?

Details

Validation Documents

Certificate of Validation, Panel Report