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MSc Theoretical Psychoanalytic Studies (Non-clinical)

  • DeadlineStudy Details: 1 year - 5 years

Masters Degree Description

This MSc gives students a grounding in the nature, history, content and context of psychoanalytic theory, as used by practising psychoanalysts. It provides a comprehensive introduction to current psychoanalytic thinking, rooted in the history and development of ideas and with attention to the application of psychoanalytic ideas to other fields.

Entry Requirements

Normally a minimum of a second-class Bachelor's degree in any subject from a UK university or an overseas qualification of an equivalent standard.

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Student Destinations

This MSc provides a very good background to formal clinical training in psychoanalysis, adult or child psychotherapy or counselling and nearly half of our graduates pursue these options. A similar number continue with their academic studies either at UCL or elsewhere, often registering for a PhD in either psychoanalytic theory or empirical research.

Module Details

Compulsory modules

  • Fundamentals of Psychoanalytic Theory
  • MSc Theoretical Psychoanalytic Studies: Dissertation
  • Major Schools of Psychoanalysis
  • Special Topics in Psychoanalysis
  • Applications of Psychoanalysis
  • Institute of Psychoanalysis: Foundation Course

Optional modules

  • Applications of Psychoanalysis
  • Institute of Psychoanalysis: Foundation Course
  • reasonable adjustments
  • Student Support and Wellbeing Services
  • UCL Student Support and Wellbeing Services
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