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MSc Systemic Practice and Family Therapy at Queen's University Belfast

Queen's University Belfast, United Kingdom

Programme overview

An academic Master's for professionally qualified staff who wish to enhance their skills of working with families, couples, individuals and relationship networks. Graduates of the PG Diploma complete a research dissertation to gain the Master's degree. The programme is accredited by the Association of Family Therapy (AFT) and is not equivalent to the qualifying-level MSc Systemic Psychotherapy.

Faculty: Social Sciences, Education and Social Work  |  Duration: 3 years part-time  |  Intake: 2027/28 entry  |  Study mode: part-time  |  Location: Belfast, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom

What you will study

Builds on the PG Diploma in Systemic Practice and Family Therapy with a research dissertation, developing research skills through a study relevant to the student's current work context.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Prior relevant professional training in a mental health or social care discipline (for example social work, nursing, psychiatry or clinical psychology), normally with one year's post-qualification experience. Successful completion of the PG Diploma Systemic Practice and Family Therapy (AFT-accredited Intermediate level) or an equivalent qualification. All students entering systemic training must first complete the PG Certificate. Applicants should normally hold a 2.2 Honours degree or above or equivalent (including the pre-2007 Post-Qualifying Award in Social Work); where this is not met, ability to study at postgraduate level must be shown through previous postgraduate training or a reflective practice assignment. At least two references are sought, one from the current employer and at least one professionally qualified referee able to comment on current practice. Social work applicants from NI/UK need a recognised social work qualification, the Assessed Year in Employment and registration with the Northern Ireland Social Care Council (NISCC). Open only to applicants working in suitable contexts within NI/UK/RoI. Closing date: Friday 30 July 2027 at 4pm (late applications may be considered). English language for international applicants: IELTS 6.0 with at least 5.5 in any component (taken within the last 2 years), or an equivalent qualification.

Domestic applicants: GBP 9,250 a year (2027/28). Northern Ireland and Republic of Ireland rate; part-time Source

International applicants: GBP 24,400 a year (2027/28). International and EU Other rate; part-time Source

Intake: September 2027

Duration: 3 years part-time

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