Course
The course involves 11 days teaching days (one per-month) between September to September at the University of Bath. You are expected to complete 120 hours of independent study.
Teaching days are always on a Friday, once a month.
Topics
- Systems theory
- Genograms and mapping
- Policy, key concepts, code of conduct, research and evidence base
- Structural and Strategic approaches
- Milan and post Milan approaches
- Narrative, Solution Focused, Social Constructionist approaches
- Convening, assessment and systemic formulation
- Adapting systemic interventions to working with children
- System interventions with older adults
View further information about unit content and learning outcomes for previous students studying this course in 2019/20.
Assessment
There are four assignments:
- a 4,000 word case report
- two problem-based learning group exercises that are run during a lecture day
- completion of a Reflexive Log
Learning environment
Taught by systemic therapists and professionals from different service contexts, the course at Bath attracts many visiting lecturers, including prominent experts, authors and practitioners, keen to share their insights with you.
You are taught alongside Doctorate in Clinical Psychology trainees, to add to the richness of learning.
You will be able to access University of Bath resources and facilities, including a range of workshops to improve your academic skills.
Career prospects
By the end of the course, you will have a firm understanding of the different schools of systemic therapy, know how they fit in historic and contemporary contexts, the theories and concepts that underpin them and key therapeutic interventions championed by each approach.
On successful completion, you will be awarded 12 University credits. You can study the foundation as a standalone course or progress onto an intermediate course at any institution where this is offered.
Many of our students are successfully selected to complete qualifying master's level training in systemic psychotherapy courses (not available at the University of Bath) and go on to become registered family and systemic psychotherapists and supervisors.
Course fees
The course fees have not been set yet. Course fees increase annually and you can view the fees for 2022/23 entry as a guide. Fees can be paid in up to 2 instalments.
