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

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; applicants without a designated qualification may be accepted at the Programme Director's discretion in line with AFT training standards, with a full CV demonstrating equivalence. Applicants must have the opportunity to apply systemic ideas in a current practice context. 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.