Relationship Mentoring (HDip)

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2. Adult Continuing Education
3. Study At ACE
4. Higher Diploma and Postgraduate Cert/Dip
5. Relationship Mentoring

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Fact File

• Title

  Relationship Mentoring

• Code

  HDRM

• College

  Adult Continuing Education

• Duration

  2 years

• Teaching Mode

  Part-Time

• Qualifications

  HDip

• NFQ Level

  Level 8

• NFQ Award Title

  Major

• Fees

  €3,200 per academic year UCC €3,450 per academic year Portlaoise See Fees and Costs for full details.

• Entry Requirements

  See Requirements for full details.

• Closing Date

  September 2023

• Next Intake

  September 2023

• Venue

  UCC
  Portlaoise

• Start Date

  September 2023

Course Outline

Adult relationship with self and others lies at the heart of effective family, social, educational and work systems. The core psycho-social unit in society is the family and research consistently shows that the emotions and social maturity of each parent is the main determinant of family well being. The course recognises parenting as a profession and the need for parents to be prepared for this complex and multi-task profession. This two year programme is also designed to enhance other adults’ professional effectiveness and organisational effectiveness by increasing the personal and interpersonal maturity of employees and those in leadership roles. Furthermore the programme is designed to train participants in one-to-one relationship mentoring and in the provision of courses on enhancing relationship for community groups and work organisations. Skills to qualitatively and quantitatively analyse individual and organisational interventions will be developed.

The course is substantially rooted in the theories and practices of psychoanalysis, psychotherapy, sociological theories and experimental psychology.

Course Queries

For Academic Queries and Course Content Queries please contact the Programme Coordinator Dr Tony Humphreys at [email protected]. 

For Online Application Support please click here. 

If you require further assistance with your online application please contact the Programme Administrator Noreen Power at [email protected]. 

• Year 1 Modules
• Year 2 Modules

Course Practicalities

This programme is delivered through a series of lectures and workshops.

Venues

UCC
Portlaoise 

Assessment

Course assessment is by continuous assessment and three written examinations.

Who Teaches this Course

• Dr. Tony Humphreys
• Ms. Margaret McCarthy
• Mr. JJ O’ Riordan
• Ms. Mary Briody
• Ms. Bernadette Carroll
• Ms. Loretta Noone (Dublin only)
• Mr. Colman Noctor.

Requirements

Fees and Costs

€3,200 per academic year UCC
€3,450 per academic year Portlaoise (TBC)

For further information on fees and financial supports please click here.

How Do I Apply

To Apply for this course please follow the steps below:

When you log into the Application Portal:

Click Apply Online

Select Start a new Adult & Continuing Education Application 

During your online application you will be required to upload the following documents:

• Birth Cert or Passport
• Passport Photograph 
• English Language Test Report [if applicable]

Adult relationship with self and others lies at the heart of effective family, social, educational and work systems. The core psycho-social unit in society is the family and research consistently shows that the emotions and social maturity of each parent is the main determinant of family well being. The course recognises parenting as a profession and the need for parents to be prepared for this complex and multi-task profession. This two year programme is also designed to enhance other adults’ professional effectiveness and organisational effectiveness by increasing the personal and interpersonal maturity of employees and those in leadership roles. Furthermore the programme is designed to train participants in one-to-one relationship mentoring and in the provision of courses on enhancing relationship for community groups and work organisations. Skills to qualitatively and quantitatively analyse individual and organisational interventions will be developed.

The course is substantially rooted in the theories and practices of psychoanalysis, psychotherapy, sociological theories and experimental psychology.

Course Queries

For Academic Queries and Course Content Queries please contact the Programme Coordinator Dr Tony Humphreys at [email protected]. 

For Online Application Support please click here. 

If you require further assistance with your online application please contact the Programme Administrator Noreen Power at [email protected]. 

Recognised Qualification

Tawjihiyah (General Secondary Education Certificate) PLUS 1 Year at Bachelor degree level from a recognised university with competitive grades in specific relevant subjects

Band 2 Programmes

Minimum Entry Requirements

Minimum average of 90% in Tawjihiyah (General Secondary Education Certificate) PLUS competitive grades in year 1 at Bachelor degree level.

International Baccalaureate   

This programme is delivered through a series of lectures and workshops.

Venues

UCC
Portlaoise 

Assessment

Course assessment is by continuous assessment and three written examinations.

Who Teaches this Course

• Dr. Tony Humphreys
• Ms. Margaret McCarthy
• Mr. JJ O’ Riordan
• Ms. Mary Briody
• Ms. Bernadette Carroll
• Ms. Loretta Noone (Dublin only)
• Mr. Colman Noctor.

Requirements

Fees and Costs

€3,200 per academic year UCC
€3,450 per academic year Portlaoise (TBC)

For further information on fees and financial supports please click here.

How Do I Apply

To Apply for this course please follow the steps below:

When you log into the Application Portal:

Click Apply Online

Select Start a new Adult & Continuing Education Application 

During your online application you will be required to upload the following documents:

• Birth Cert or Passport
• Passport Photograph 
• English Language Test Report [if applicable]

Please note you will be required to provide additional information as part of the online application process for this programme. This will include the following questions:

• You may enter the details of professional or voluntary positions held. We strongly encourage you to complete this section with all relevant work experiences that will support your application.

• In addition to your previously declared qualifications, please outline any additional academic courses, self-learning and professional training relevant to this programme.

• Please describe your motivation and readiness for this programme.