Applied Psychology (Mental Health) University College Cork

Overview

This Applied Psychology (Mental Health) programme at University College Cork 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.

Placement or Study Abroad Information

Our MA students will have the opportunity to gain work experience in a mental health service under the supervision of a clinical or counselling educational psychologist. Upon successful completion of this placement (AP6180), which lasts for six months (two days a week usually Thursdays and Fridays for 6 months approx. 340 hours), students will be able to:

• Evidence of ability to complete key tasks and engage in a supervisory process within their placement setting.

• Demonstrate ability to integrate theory and practice within the context of placement.

• Utilise the principles of applied psychological practice, in the placement.

• Demonstrate awareness of critical issues in mental health and/or disability policy, and service provision.

• Demonstrate ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with colleagues.

• Develop an adequate level of competence in placement service practices.

• Demonstrate the attributes considered necessary in an individual to progress to working in the field of mental health and/or disability.

• Reflect on placement experience by demonstrating personal, professional, and academic learning from placement in a reflective portfolio.