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M.Phil./P.Grad.Dip Psychoanalytic Studies

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.

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  • Course Director:
    • Dr. John O’Connor
  • Course Office Contact Details:
  • International Student Course Queries:
    • Erin Paullin (Global Officer, School of Psychology)
    • Telephone: +353-1-896-1015
    • Email: erin.paullin@tcd.ie
  • Course Duration
    • 1 year, full-time
  • Closing date for Applications:
    • 31st May annually *places may be filled before this date and late applications past the deadline may be considered. Please send a detailed Curriculum Vitae to psychoanalysis@tcd.ie)
    • *The online applications’ site is open from November annually.
  • ECTS Credits:
    • 90 ECTS

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 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). Please see modules below:

  • Psychoanalysis and Art
  • Dreams, Dreaming and Symbolic Life
  • The Emotional World of the Child
  • The Unconscious in Groups, Organisations and Society
  • Object Relations Theory
  • The Mind-Body Question in Psychoanalysis

*While the modules listed above are generally offered annually, please note that they may be subject to change.

Students complete a dissertation on a psychoanalytic theme for submission at the end of the programme.

Course structure in more detail

Student Handbook

Please see the student handbook for more information on the course. Student handbooks are subject to review each year in line with college policy.

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.

All applicants whose first language is not English and who have not been educated through the medium of English must present one of the following qualifications in the English language:

IELTS: Grade 6.5 overall

TOEFL: 88 internet-based, 570 paper-based, 230 computer-based

University of Cambridge: Proficiency Certificate, Grade C or better (CEFR Level C1 or C2),Advanced Certificate, Grade C or better (CEFR Level C1 or C2)

Pearson Test of English (Academic) - PTE Academic: a minimum score of 63 to be eligible (with no section score below 59)

Duolingo English Test: minimum overall score of 110/160, dated since January 2020

An award certificate with a minimum II.1 overall score from Trinity's Centre for English Language Learning and Teaching's Pre-Master's Pathway Programme. The Pre-Master’s Pathway Programme is an academic English course for international students with conditional offers for postgraduate study at Trinity. Passing the programme means you meet Trinity’s English language requirement and can progress to your postgraduate course without retaking IELTS or any other exam.

The Pre-Master’s Pathway Programme is an academic English course for international students with conditional offers for postgraduate study at Trinity. Passing the programme means you meet Trinity’s English language requirement and can progress to your postgraduate course without retaking IELTS or any other exam.

Please also note that existing IELTS, TOEFL, Cambridge and PET scores up to three years old (rather than two) will be accepted for 2021/22 applications in light of test centre closures.

*Please note meeting the minimum requirements is necessary for application to the course and not an indicator of admission success.

For further details on these English Language Proficiency Tests, please contact the appropriate organisation directly.

www.ets.org/toefl

www.ielts.org

www.cambridgeenglish.org/exams-and-tests

www.tcd.ie/slscs/english/pmpp.php

For further information please consult https://www.tcd.ie/study/apply/admission-requirements/postgraduate/

How to Apply

Applicants must apply online here. The applications’ site is open from November annually. Please note that all documents must be supplied and conditions of offer met by July 31st or any offer made will expire.

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Course Fees

  • A list of current course fees is available in the Course Fees section of the Academic Registry website.

IMPORTANT: Fees may increase annually.

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.

Useful Links

For general information about postgraduate studies in the College, please see the College Graduate Studies Office pages.

Applicants who are considered international or non-EU students should contact the International Students' Webpage. Please see postgraduate information on this here.

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