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Bachelor of Psychodynamic Practice

University of Essex

  • Colchester, United Kingdom
  • 3 years
  • English
  • On campus
  • Bachelor

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About the program

Bachelor of Arts in Psychodynamic Practice is a 3-year full-time undergraduate degree 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): yes
  • PR pathway friendly: no

What you will learn

  • Demonstrate a structured understanding of core principles in Psychodynamic Practice. Apply relevant analytical
  • Practical and research methods to subject-specific problems. Communicate findings clearly and evaluate evidence through academic work and projects.

Career outcomes

  • Education and schools support
  • Health and social care (mental health
  • Community care
  • Therapeutic services)
  • Children and family services
  • Counselling and wellbeing support

Curriculum

  • 3-Year full-time course in Psychodynamic Practice
  • 360 Credits in total
  • Taught by the Department of Psychosocial and Psychoanalytic Studies. Compulsory modules include Placement I: Observing and Reflecting
  • Therapeutic Work in Groups
  • Becoming Human
  • Therapeutic Practice and Responsibility: Statutory Frameworks
  • Assignment and Research Writing for Psychosocial and Psychoanalytic Studies. Optional modules let students tailor the degree. The course includes Dissertation. An optional placement year is available.

Entry requirements

Academic

  • UK entry: A-levels: BBB - BBC or 120 - 112 UCAS tariff points from a minimum of 2 full A-levels. BTEC: DDM - DMM or 120 - 112 UCAS tariff points from a minimum of the equivalent of 2 full A-levels
  • The acceptability of BTECs is dependent on subject studied and optional units taken - email
  • Ugquery@essex. Ac. Uk
  • International equivalents are listed by country on the course page.

Accepted academic background

Secondary school leaving qualifications (A-levels, IB, BTEC, Access to HE or recognised international equivalent by country) plus GCSE English C/4 or equivalent, Some courses need subject grades, Auditions (East 15) or interviews.

Documents you’ll need

  • English Language Test Results
  • Personal Statement.

How to apply

  1. Check the course page
  2. Entry requirements and UCAS code. Apply through UCAS (Essex institution code E70) or
  3. If not applying via UCAS
  4. Directly online. Pay the UCAS fee if applying through UCAS. Provide qualifications
  5. Personal statement
  6. Reference and English evidence (GCSE English C/4 or equivalent if you need a Student visa). Attend an audition or interview if the course page requires one. After an offer
  7. Pay a tuition fee deposit or show recognised sponsor funding to receive your CAS (deposit is not needed for UCAS applicants). Apply for a Student visa with the CAS and proof of funds.

Other costs

Tuition per year£22,575 GBP
Application fee£50 GBP
Deposit£33,402 GBP

Program details

CampusColchester Campus
Faculty or schoolFaculty of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences
DepartmentPsychosocial and Psychoanalytic Studies
Teaching languageEnglish
Credit value360
Study paceFixed
Post-study stay2
Scholarship note2027-28 International Undergraduate Scholarship: 5000 GBP first-year tuition reduction for overseas fee-paying students from listed countries, Including Cambodia. Individual nationality, Fee status and other conditions apply.

Frequently asked questions

  • The program takes 3 years.