MSc, PG Dip Psychodynamics of Human Development

... United Kingdom
... Birkbeck University of London

Course Overview

Our psychodynamics of human development course 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 course is designed to provide professional and personal development for those working in settings such as community care, counseling, social services, primary care, mental health, and education. It is a foundation, including accredited infant observation, for those considering psychotherapy training and it fulfills the entry requirements for a Child and Adolescent Psychotherapy Doctorate.

Graduates can pursue career paths 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

further education lecturer

educational psychologist

careers adviser.

Read about how you can become a professional counselor or psychotherapist.

We offer a comprehensive Careers Service - Birkbeck Futures - your career partner during your time at Birkbeck and beyond. At every stage of your career journey, we empower you to take ownership of your future, helping you to make the connection between your experience, education, and future ambitions.

General Eligibility

Our standard postgraduate entry requirement is a second-class honors degree (2:2 or above), or an equivalent international qualification.

Part Time Work Details

n/a

Language Requirement

  • If English is not your first language or you have not previously studied in English, the requirement for this program 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.

Programme Information
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Course Category

Psychology


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Campus Name

Central London


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Course Level

Postgraduate


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Duration

Part-Time, 2 years


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Available Intake

September


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IELTS Score

6.0


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Tuition Fees Range

7395,

10905, (INT)


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