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Diploma of Psychodynamic Approaches

University of Essex

  • Colchester, United Kingdom
  • 0.75 years
  • English
  • On campus
  • Diploma

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About the program

Diploma in Psychodynamic Approaches is a 9-month full-time graduate diploma offered by the Department of Psychosocial and Psychoanalytic Studies at the University of Essex.

Program highlights

  • Internship available: yes
  • Placement support: yes
  • Work during study: yes
  • Post-study work rights (2): no
  • PR pathway friendly: no

What you will learn

  • Explain key concepts and practical approaches in Psychodynamic Approaches. Apply relevant methods to coursework and supervised tasks. Communicate subject-specific information and evaluate work against academic or professional standards.

Career outcomes

  • MA Psychodynamic Counselling and Psychotherapy
  • Further study and training in psychoanalysis
  • Jungian analysis or psychoanalytic psychotherapy
  • Return to related professional work

Curriculum

  • 9-Month full-time course in Psychodynamic Approaches
  • 120 Credits in total
  • Taught by the Department of Psychosocial and Psychoanalytic Studies. Compulsory modules include Psychodynamic Concepts
  • Personality Development
  • Psychodynamic Observation for Counsellors
  • Personal Development
  • The counselling relationship and counselling techniques
  • Counselling Contexts: Preparing for Placement.

Entry requirements

Academic

  • UK entry: A 2:2 degree
  • or international equivalent
  • It is desirable for you to have had some relevant experience in a caring or supportive role
  • Experience of your own counselling or therapy is also an asset
  • With your online application you must submit a personal statement
  • International equivalents are listed by country on the course page.

Accepted academic background

Bachelor's degree (UK 2:2 or equivalent) in any subject, Not necessarily the subject of the diploma.

Other requirements

  • Interview required

Documents you’ll need

  • Academic Transcripts
  • English Language Test Results
  • Personal Statement
  • Curriculum Vitae.

How to apply

  1. Check the course page
  2. Entry requirements and deadlines. Apply online through the postgraduate application system. Upload transcripts
  3. English language evidence and any personal statement
  4. CV or references the course asks for. Attend an interview or audition if the course requires one. Accept the offer and pay the tuition fee deposit (or show recognised sponsor funding) to receive your CAS. Apply for a Student visa with the CAS and proof of funds.

Other costs

Tuition per year£16,550 GBP
Application fee£50 GBP
Deposit£27,377 GBP

Program details

CampusColchester Campus
Faculty or schoolFaculty of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences
DepartmentPsychosocial and Psychoanalytic Studies
Teaching languageEnglish
Credit value90
Study paceFixed
Post-study stay2
Scholarship noteScholarship opportunities may be available to eligible students, Availability and award criteria should be confirmed with the university.

Frequently asked questions

  • The program takes 0.75 years.