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The award is given in honour of Liam McCarthy, who passionately believed in the power of personal development and that continuing, adult education could be a central element in the development process for many people. One of his visions was to open third level education to a wider pool of mature students, who might not have otherwise been able to earn a degree. Liam was also passionate about the importance of maintaining high academic standards, which is evident in the degree he designed, and which has remained a high priority for PCI College and our collaborative partner, Middlesex University. Our BSc programme is characterised by an integrative approach to counselling & psychotherapy training, introducing students to all the main therapeutic approaches, cultivating an appreciation of reflexive awareness for transformative learning, and supporting the acquisition of counselling skills required in becoming a competent practitioner within the profession. The BSc (Hons) Counselling & Psychotherapy degree is accredited by the IACP.
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