BA (Hons) Applied Psychosocial & Psychotherapy Studies
36 monthsProgramme duration
49,170 GBPTuition Fee/year
Sep-2026Starting Month
Programme overview
Main Subject
Psychology
Degree
BA
Study Level
Undergraduate
Study Mode
On Campus
The BA (Hons) in Applied Psychosocial and Psychotherapy Studies is an innovative an that
explores psychotherapeutic approaches and concepts within a broader psychosocial ethos.
The programme is aimed for those who are interested to enhance their knowledge about the
interrelationship between self, psyche and society as well as their interpersonal and critical
skills. As part of the programme students can choose to gain relevant work-experience
within the public and third sector.
The programme is particularly suitable as a steppingstone for those who are considering
further professional training within the therapeutic field (e.g. MA, MSc and Diploma
programmes in the field of mental-health) as well as within other industries such as
education, advocacy, social work, human resources management and research. However,
please note that the BA in Applied Psychosocial and Psychotherapy Studies does not lead
to a recognised professional qualification.
The psychosocial framework wishes to understand the interconnections between the
personal and the environmental, inner and outer worlds, as well as the social conditions to
mental health. Concepts such as mental health, identity, racism, social identifiers, and
intersectionality are explored in relation to current and past cultural, social, ecological and
political processes as well as their own lived experience, personal heritage, values, and
belief systems.
Students are encouraged to cultivate a philosophy of doubtful, critical position towards
knowledge construction stating that it is embedded in time and space, are empowered to
explore what anti-oppression means and looks like for them and encouraged to take risks in
the knowledge that they will be met in a safe, supported space. We aim to facilitate the
development of well-articulated critical, socially aware, creative and reflective thinkers who
are not afraid to cultivate change by challenging norms and existing structures and who
have the fundamental skills, empathy, and knowledge required in the practice, for the
promotion and advocacy of mental health and wellbeing in the real-world. Students are also
encouraged to explore how privilege and power affect each person and community
differently, and to consider how reflective practice within the mental health field could meet
this.
Programme overview
Main Subject
Psychology
Degree
BA
Study Level
Undergraduate
Study Mode
On Campus
The BA (Hons) in Applied Psychosocial and Psychotherapy Studies is an innovative an that
explores psychotherapeutic approaches and concepts within a broader psychosocial ethos.
The programme is aimed for those who are interested to enhance their knowledge about the
interrelationship between self, psyche and society as well as their interpersonal and critical
skills. As part of the programme students can choose to gain relevant work-experience
within the public and third sector.
The programme is particularly suitable as a steppingstone for those who are considering
further professional training within the therapeutic field (e.g. MA, MSc and Diploma
programmes in the field of mental-health) as well as within other industries such as
education, advocacy, social work, human resources management and research. However,
please note that the BA in Applied Psychosocial and Psychotherapy Studies does not lead
to a recognised professional qualification.
The psychosocial framework wishes to understand the interconnections between the
personal and the environmental, inner and outer worlds, as well as the social conditions to
mental health. Concepts such as mental health, identity, racism, social identifiers, and
intersectionality are explored in relation to current and past cultural, social, ecological and
political processes as well as their own lived experience, personal heritage, values, and
belief systems.
Students are encouraged to cultivate a philosophy of doubtful, critical position towards
knowledge construction stating that it is embedded in time and space, are empowered to
explore what anti-oppression means and looks like for them and encouraged to take risks in
the knowledge that they will be met in a safe, supported space. We aim to facilitate the
development of well-articulated critical, socially aware, creative and reflective thinkers who
are not afraid to cultivate change by challenging norms and existing structures and who
have the fundamental skills, empathy, and knowledge required in the practice, for the
promotion and advocacy of mental health and wellbeing in the real-world. Students are also
encouraged to explore how privilege and power affect each person and community
differently, and to consider how reflective practice within the mental health field could meet
this.
Admission Requirements
129+
134+
120+
54+
169+
6+
80+
96+
33+
1240+
- European Baccalaureate: 75%
- Irish Leaving Certificate: H2 H2 H2 H2
3 Years
Sep-2026
Tuition fees
Domestic
27,750 GBP
International
49,170 GBP
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