PG Cert Systemic Thinking and Practice

Start date: September (UK and EU students only).

Course length: part time: one year.

Campus: Kedleston Road site, Derby Campus

The course would be of interest to you if you wish to extend your knowledge of systemic practice and if you have successfully completed the University Advanced Diploma in Systemic Practice and Family Therapy or equivalent Foundation level training. The Postgraduate Certificate will enhance your knowledge and skills and is accredited as intermediate level training. It's taught in a modular programme.

You’ll study these modules:

Systemic Theory and Practice 1 (20 credits)
This module is designed to bring together systemic concepts and make links to practice. You’ll consider key systemic models and frameworks in depth and in relation to your current practice base. This module is delivered face to face.

Systemic Theory and Practice 2 (20 credits)
This module focuses on bringing the skills of critical analysis to professional practice. You’ll critically analyse the impact of
applying systemic principles in practice and develop the ability to discuss systemic practice and theory in both oral and written forms. This module is delivered face to face.

Systemic Personal and Professional Development 1 (20 credits)
You’ll develop the skills you’ll need to become a reflexive practitioner, paying attention to key systemic practices and applying them. You’ll be encouraged to reflect on all aspects of your systemic development. This module is delivered face to face.

You'll need to have successfully completed the University Advanced Diploma in Systemic Practice and Family Therapy or equivalent Foundation level training.

This is a classroom based course.

UK/EU students

• Part time: £695 per module (you usually take 3 of these modules in total)

*These fees apply if you're starting this course between September 2012 and August 2013. We recommend you check fee details with us though, as they can change. Costs can increase each year.

You'll learn in different ways:

• Lectures and reading seminars to develop your knowledge base and enhance critical faculties
• Experiential exercises to develop your skills, application of ideas and self-reflexivity
• Skills practice work to enhance your skills and promote application of ideas at work
• Small group personal and professional development work to develop self reflexivity and skills
• Seminars to support your learning
• Self-supported study

How you're assessed

You'll complete assignments to demonstrate learning and application of ideas.

Each year of the Systemic Practice framework builds upon the last and is aimed at offering a strong theoretical underpinning of theory applied to practice settings.

This course is suitable for you if you wish to extend your knowledge and practice of systemic theory and family therapy ideas in the workplace. It's suitable for people who work in a variety of agency settings in statutory and non government projects and across all age groups.

It's a stand alone course and it's  also the second year of a four year programme. If you have a host profession and wish to become a qualified family therapist/systemic psychotherapist, it also forms the first year of a three year programme towards the award of an MSc.

"Working with different professions and learning a new approach together, is the best part of the course."
Lynne Collins, current student

"I enjoyed having the opportunity to consider my life experience and practice using a variety of system methods and approaches."
Maxine Holt, current student

"What have I had? A real challenge and a great experience."

"As well as learning some helpful techniques/ skills, I have really enjoyed meeting people and being in the group."

"I am privileged to be part of this group where I have met some exciting people. I have appreciated the freedom of speech in a non-judgemental atmosphere and will never forget the warmth and laughter of the group."