Applying Systemic Principles in Professional Contexts

To join this course, you will need one of the following:

• A UK Honours degree
• An academic or professional qualification approved by the Senate (or a committee acting on its behalf) as equivalent in breadth and depth to a UK Honours Degree.

If English is not your first language you will be expected to demonstrate a certificated level of proficiency of at least IELTS 6.5 (Academic level) or equivalent English Language qualification, as recognised by Anglia Ruskin University.

In order to maximise access to training in systemic practice, entry requirement for foundation level (Level 6 module) are kept to a minimum by the Association for Family Therapy and Systemic Practice. Students should have:

• A relevant professional training or equivalent (these may include nursing, psychology, social work, psychiatry and other medical specialties, teaching, occupational therapy, speech and language therapy, counselling, and dance, drama or music therapy.) (See AFT guidance - pages 6 and 9 of this PDF.)
• the opportunity to apply systemic ideas to the current work setting

Selection process

Applicants complete the standard Anglia Ruskin application form. Member(s) of the course team on the basis of the student application form, references and interview if appropriate, will determine entry to the course. Students will need two references, one of which should comment on the applicant’s professional practice. This is to comply with the AFT requirements.

Admission to the course with Non-Traditional entry

Non-graduates with extensive relevant practical and continuing professional development experience, either on its own or taken in combination with other qualifications, deemed by the Senate, (or a committee acting on its behalf) as evidence that an applicant possesses the appropriate knowledge and skills equivalent to an Honours Degree.

Substantial experience in caring may also be considered (eg child and family workers, foster carers)