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PhD of Psychoanalytic Studies

University of Essex

  • Colchester, United Kingdom
  • 3, 4 years
  • English
  • On campus
  • PhD

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About the program

Doctor of Philosophy (Integrated PhD) in Psychoanalytic Studies is a 4-year full-time doctoral research degree offered by the Department of Psychosocial and Psychoanalytic Studies at the University of Essex.

Program highlights

  • Internship available: no
  • Placement support: yes
  • Work during study: yes
  • Post-study work rights (3): yes
  • PR pathway friendly: no

What you will learn

  • Design and undertake an original research project in Psychoanalytic Studies. Critically evaluate specialist literature and research evidence. Apply appropriate research methods and ethics
  • and communicate findings through scholarly writing and presentations.

Career outcomes

  • Further study and training in psychoanalysis
  • Jungian analysis or psychoanalytic psychotherapy
  • Return to existing professional fields

Curriculum

  • Integrated route in Psychoanalytic Studies: a first year of full-time Masters-level study builds research skills and subject knowledge
  • Followed by three years of full-time PhD research under supervision
  • Written up as a thesis (traditional or three-paper format where the page offers it).

Entry requirements

Academic

  • UK entry: A 2:2 degree or international equivalent in any subject
  • With your online application you must submit a personal statement
  • This should detail the reasons for wanting to study the course
  • Including any relevant experience (work or voluntary) that may support your application.
  • International equivalents are listed by country on the course page.

Accepted academic background

Good master's degree (or UK 2:1/2:2 honours for some departments) in a related subject, Research proposal (Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences) or department pro forma (Science and Health), CV, References.

Documents you’ll need

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

How to apply

  1. Check the course page
  2. Research proposal needs and deadlines. Apply online through the postgraduate application system. Upload transcripts
  3. English language evidence
  4. Research proposal or department pro forma
  5. CV and references as the course asks. Attend an interview if the department 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£21,675 GBP
Application fee£50 GBP
Deposit£32,502 GBP

Program details

CampusColchester Campus
Faculty or schoolFaculty of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences
DepartmentPsychosocial and Psychoanalytic Studies
Teaching languageEnglish
Credit value360,480
Study paceFixed
Post-study stay3
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 3, 4 years.