Psychodynamics of Human Development (MSc)

Birkbeck, University of London

Master

In London

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Description

  • Type

    Master

  • Location

    London

  • Duration

    2 Years

Our MSc Psychodynamics of Human Development provides an understanding of human development through the theoretical and clinical issues raised by infant observation, through work study seminars and through psychoanalytic and Jungian analytic theories. This includes recent research in child development and contemporary issues in psychodynamic or Jungian analytic theory. You will also be taught research methods and complete an empirical or theoretical dissertation.

This programme is designed to provide professional and personal development for those working in settings such as community care, counselling, social services, primary care, mental health and education. It is a foundation, including accredited infant observation, for those considering psychotherapy training and it fulfils the entry requirements for a Child and Adolescent Psychotherapy Doctorate.

The programme is taught jointly by Birkbeck and the British Psychotherapy Foundation (BPF). The first year is taught at the BPF, based in Kilburn (north-west London).

Facilities

Location

Start date

London
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Malet Street, WC1E 7HX

Start date

On request

About this course

Graduates can pursue careers in psychotherapy, psychology and education. They can also apply for training in child and adolescent psychotherapy, adult psychoanalytic psychotherapy or Jungian analytic psychotherapy. Possible professions include psychotherapist, clinical psychologist or further education lecturer. This degree may also be useful in becoming an educational psychologist or careers adviser.

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.

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Subjects

  • Child Development
  • Psychotherapy
  • Psychoanalytic
  • Analytic Theory
  • Development
  • Mental life
  • Clinical work
  • Psychodynamics
  • Human development
  • Infant Observation

Course programme

COURSE STRUCTURE

The programme consists of five core modules, 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.
CORE MODULES
  • Dissertation MSc Psychodynamics of Human Development
  • Infant Observation
  • Infant Observation 2
  • Psychoanalytic or Jungian Analytic Theory
  • Work Discussion
Birkbeck makes all reasonable efforts to deliver educational services, modules and programmes of study as described on our website. In the event that there are material changes to our offering (for example, due to matters beyond our control), we will update applicant and student facing information as quickly as possible and offer alternatives to applicants, offer-holders and current students.

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FEES

Part-time home students: £6660 pa
Part-time international students: £9690 pa

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