The requirements for admission to the MA in Counselling and Spirituality are the following:
- an honours bachelor’s degree or its equivalent;
- 12 units at university level in a curriculum that includes reflection on the spiritual dimensions of human experience grounded in either the Humanities, Spirituality or Religious Studies. Recognition of equivalences through professional experience, significant workplace training, intensive training courses delivered by established institutions may be considered;
- 48 units in psychology, sociology, social work, health sciences, theology, or in related fields such as, but not exclusively, animation, social communications, mission sciences or conflict studies. Among the 48 units;
– at least 18 units in psychology, and at least another 6 units which can be in psychology, sociology or social work for the concentration in counselling (individual or couple);
– at least 12 units in psychology, at least 6 units in sociology, and at least another 6 units which can be in psychology, in sociology or in social work for the concentration in spiritual care;
- Applicants must have a minimum 70% (B) average in the honours bachelor’s degree and the units mentioned under points 2 and 3 above. The latter units can be included in the honours bachelor’s degree.
The academic record, maturity and motivation of the candidates, as well as their experience in the field of pastoral activity, are additional credentials considered by the admissions committee. Candidates will also be required to pass an interview.
Some additional documents, and in some cases specific forms, are required. For more information, please see the page :
Applications: A step-by-step guide – Step 4: Gather the documents needed for the assessment of your application.