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Modules and Teaching

• Two years part-time, on campus or online, starting in September 2027

  Course structure

  MSc:

  The course consists of five core modules worth a total of 180 credits, including a dissertation, which cover:

  • psychoanalytic or Jungian analytic theory of the nature and development of mental life and key concepts used in clinical work
  • infant and child development through observation and weekly discussion seminars
  • the application of psychoanalytic or Jungian analytic theory to the work setting
  • research methodology and critical analysis.

  All MSc students, whether studying on campus or online, will also need to attend six study days (one per term) in person.

  PG Dip:

  The course consists of four core modules, worth a total of 120 credits, which cover:

  • psychoanalytic or Jungian analytic theory of the nature and development of mental life and key concepts used in clinical work
  • infant and child development through observation and weekly discussion seminars
  • the application of psychoanalytic or Jungian analytic theory to the work setting
  • research methodology and critical analysis.

  MSc core modules

  • Dissertation MSc Psychodynamics of Human Development
  • Infant Observation
  • Infant Observation 2
  • Psychoanalytic or Jungian Analytic Theory
  • Work Discussion

  PG Dip core modules

  • Infant Observation
  • Infant Observation 2
  • Psychoanalytic or Jungian Analytic Theory
  • Work Discussion

• Teaching

  We encourage innovative and engaging ways of teaching to help ensure you have the best learning experience and provide a range of different modes of learning to help you juggle study with work and other commitments.

  Find out more about our teaching and teaching hours.

  What are the methods of teaching?

  Academic theory seminars, seminars on infant observation and work discussion, all in separate psychoanalytic and Jungian analytic streams. Infant observation and work study seminar groups are small and provide a supportive framework for experiential learning.

  There are programmed study days (one each term) for both streams together, plus joint seminars in preparation for the dissertation. If you are studying this degree online, you will also need to attend our study days in person.

  Parent-infant observations, which are a compulsory element of the programme, take place for an hour a week outside of standard course hours and are arranged at a time that is mutually convenient for the student and the family. You will also need to allow time after the observation to write up your process notes.

  This course is delivered on Wednesdays between 5pm and 10pm weekly. Study days once a term are between midday and 8pm.

• How will I be assessed?

  Year 1: Two essays (up to 4000 words) and a two-week ‘take-away’ examination paper (up to 4000 words).

  Year 2: one infant observation essay (5000-8000 words) and (MSc only) a dissertation (10,000-15,000 words).

  Please see individual modules for more details.

  Find out more about assessment at ÌÇÐÄlogoÈë¿Ú, including guidance on assessment, feedback and our assessment offences policy.

Entry requirements

Experience of working with children, adults or families is an advantage.

Our standard postgraduate entry requirement is a second-class honours degree (2:2 or above), or an equivalent international qualification. You are required to have, or apply for, a full enhanced DBS, including the update service after enrolment.

• What are the English language requirements?

  If English is not your first language or you have not previously studied in English, our usual requirement is the equivalent of an International English Language Testing System (IELTS Academic Test) score of 6.5, with not less than 6.0 in each of the sub-tests. We also accept other English language tests.

  If you don't meet the minimum English language requirements, please contact us or see our for more details about how we can help.

  Visit the International section of our website to find out more about our English language entry requirements and relevant requirements by country.

• What are the visa and funding requirements?

  If you are not from the UK and you do not already have residency here, you may need to apply for a visa.

  The visa you apply for varies according to the length of your course:

  • Courses of more than six months' duration: Student visa
  • Courses of less than six months' duration: Standard Visitor visa

  International students who require a Student visa should apply to study on our courses full-time as these qualify for Student visa sponsorship. If you are living in the UK on a Student visa, you will not be eligible to enrol to study part-time courses at ÌÇÐÄlogoÈë¿Ú (with the exception of some modules).

  As a Student visa student, you should also apply to study on campus only, as online and flexible options of study  (if they are available for your course) may affect the conditions of your visa.

  For full information, read our visa information for international students page.

  Please also visit the international section of our website to find out more about relevant visa and funding requirements by country.

  Please note students receiving US Federal Aid are only able to apply for in-person, on-campus programmes which will have no elements of online study.

• Credits and accredited prior learning (APL)

  If you have studied at university (or have an HND or Foundation Degree), you may have accumulated credits. It may be possible to transfer these from your previous study to ÌÇÐÄlogoÈë¿Ú or another institution.

Fees

• ÌÇÐÄlogoÈë¿Ú's Lifelong Learning Guarantee

  If you've studied at ÌÇÐÄlogoÈë¿Ú before and successfully completed an award with us, take advantage of our Lifelong Learning Guarantee to gain a reduction on the tuition fee of this course.

• Can I apply for an international scholarship?

  We provide a range of scholarships for eligible international students, including our Global Future Scholarship. View ÌÇÐÄlogoÈë¿Ú's available scholarships.

• Additional costs

  You are required to have, or apply for, a full enhanced DBS, including the update service after enrolment.

Careers and employability

On successful completion of this MSc Psychodynamics of Human Development you will have gained valuable transferable skills including:

• a critical understanding of psychoanalytic or Jungian analytic approaches
• development of a critical approach to psychosocial perspectives
• observational skills
• reflexivity
• research skills and knowledge of methodologies.

Graduates can pursue career paths in psychotherapy, psychology and education. They can pursue roles in social and community care, nursing and mental health care. They can also apply for training in child and adolescent psychotherapy, adult psychoanalytic psychotherapy or Jungian analytic psychotherapy. Possible professions include:

• psychotherapist
• clinical psychologist
• further education lecturer
• educational psychologist
• careers adviser.

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Student support

How to apply

• When should I apply?

  You are strongly advised to apply now, to ensure there are still places left, and to give you enough time to complete the admissions process, to arrange funding and to enrol.

  You don't need to complete your current programme of study before you apply - ÌÇÐÄlogoÈë¿Ú can offer you a place that is conditional on your results.

• How can I get help with my application?

  Get all the information you need about the application, admission and enrolment process at ÌÇÐÄlogoÈë¿Ú.

  Our online personal statement tool will guide you through every step of writing the personal statement part of your application.

• International agents

  If you are an international agent applying to ÌÇÐÄlogoÈë¿Ú on behalf of an international student, please use .