Psychology - Applied Psychology (Mental Health)

University College Cork

Ireland, Cork

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University College Cork

Ireland , Cork

Key Facts

Program Level

Master by Course Work

Study Type

Full Time

Delivery

On Campus

Campuses

Main Site

Program Language

English

Start & Deadlines

Next Intake Deadlines8-Sep-2026

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Go to the official application for the university

Duration 1 year(s)

Tuition Fee

EUR 22,600 / year(s)

Next Intake 8-Sep-2026

Psychology - Applied Psychology (Mental Health)

About

Our MA 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 of two days a week on Thursdays and Fridays for six 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.

Disciplines

Arts

Celtic Studies and Social Sciences

Requirements

Entry Requirements

For full details of the non-EU application procedure visit our how to apply pages for international students.

In UCC, we use the term programme and course interchangeably to describe what a person has registered to study in UCC and its constituent colleges, schools, and departments.
Note that not all courses are open to international/non-EU applicants, please check the fact file above. For more information contact the International Office.

English Language Requirements

Applicants who are non-native speakers of the English language must meet the university-approved English language requirements. Visit our PG English Language Requirements page for more information.

English Program Requirements

English Language Requirements (for Non-Irish EU applicants)

Teaching in Irish Higher Education Institutions (HEIs) is normally through the medium of English; therefore all applicants are required to demonstrate a high level of competence in the English Language.

Applicants whose first language is not English must provide evidence of equivalent competence in English Language through their school leaving examination or matriculation examination or by achieving the minimum standard (there may be higher levels for matriculation and/or particular programmes in individual institutions) in a recognised English language test, as specified below (note applicants are assessed on the results of a single sitting only):

UCC Language Centre Pre-sessional Programmes

These programmes are available to assist students who:

Have not achieved their required level of English for acceptance onto their undergraduate or postgraduate programme
Feel they do not have the academic or general English language skills necessary to succeed at the University

Find out more about the Language Centre's Pre-Sessional Programmes.

Career

This MA course will support students in securing places in professional education programmes (level 10) in psychology.

Securing a place in a professional education programme in clinical and counselling educational psychology is particularly competitive. Completing this MA, which includes modules and placements (endorsed by clinical and counselling educational psychologists practicing in the HSE and related agencies) similar to professional education courses in clinical and counselling educational psychology, will further enhance the attractiveness of graduates from this programme for level 10 programmes.