Course Description
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.
Psychoanalytic Studies
Entry requirements
Applications are normally accepted only from persons with a first or upper second class degree (2.1) in an appropriate arts, social science or science subject.
Duration
1 year full-time.
Further enquiries
Course Director Dr. John O'Connor
Telephone Number +353-1-896 2290
Email psychoanalysis@tcd.ie
Website www.psychology.tcd.ie/postgraduate/psychoanalytic-studies
Subjects taught
The course typically covers areas such as the unconscious in groups, organisations and society, dreams, dreaming and symbolic life, the emotional world of the child, psychoanalysis and art, clinical states of mind and object relations theory. The content of modules may vary from year to year. Students are required to complete a thesis on a psychoanalytic theme for submission at the end of the programme.
Application date
Closing Date: 31 March 2020 - Places may be filled before this date
Enrolment and start dates
Next Intake: September 2020
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