M.Phil./P.Grad.Dip Psychoanalytic Studies
| Course Director: | Dr. John O’Connor (joconno8@tcd.ie) |
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| Course Office Contact Details: | Ms. Kate Brennan (Course Executive Officer) Telephone: +353-1-896 2290 Email: brennak2@tcd.ie |
| Course Duration: | 1 year (full-time) |
| Closing date for Applications: | Applications are considered on a rolling basis |
| ECTS Credits: | 90 ECTS |
*Late applications may be considered subject to availability of places.
Course Overview
The Masters of Philosophy in Psychoanalytic Studies offers graduates a thorough introduction to the history, theory and applications in clinical work and in the wider culture of psychoanalysis from Freud to modern writers in this broad field. The course is of interest to people from a variety of backgrounds, including graduates of psychology, philosophy, and other university programmes, as well mental health professionals, people who work in the fields of the Arts, education and health, among others. The programme attracts students from around the world and from a wide mix of backgrounds and age-groups.
Course FAQ
Course Content and Structure
This is a one year full-time course. Students take six compulsory modules, equivalent to 10 ECTS each, together with a dissertation (30 ECTS). The modules for 2011/2012 are as follows:
- Basic Psychoanalytic Concepts
- Dreams, Dreaming and Symbolic Life
- The Emotional World of the Child
- Psychoanalysis and the Arts
- Clinical States of Mind
- Object Relations Theory
Students complete a thesis on a psychoanalytic theme for submission at the end of the programme.
Entry Requirements
Applications are normally accepted only from persons with a first or upper second class degree in an appropriate arts, social science or science subject or other subject which provides some basis for this course.
How to Apply
The closing date for receipt of completed applications is Friday June 21, 2013. We encourage applicants to apply for the course early as decisions around offers are made as soon as possible following the submission of applications. Late applications may be considered after this date subject to availability of places.
Applicants must apply online here.
Course Fees
Course fees for 2012/2013:
EU students: €7,250
Non-EU students: €14,500
IMPORTANT: Course fees are reviewed annually and are subject to changes.
Please consult information about eligibility for admission as an EU/Non-EU student and note that EU applicants must satisfy specific requirements to be deemed eligible for EU fee status.
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