Program Overview

Overview of the Psychoanalytic Studies Program

The Masters in Philosophy in Psychoanalytic Studies offers graduates a thorough introduction to the history, theory, and applications in clinical work and in the wider culture of psychoanalysis from Freud to modern writers in this broad field. The course is of interest to people from a variety of backgrounds, including graduates of psychology, philosophy, and other university programs, as well as mental health professionals, people who work in the fields of the Arts, education, and health, among others.

Course Details

• Awards: NFQ Level 9
• Number of Places: 15 Places
• Next Intake: September 2025
• Course Director: Dr. John O'Connor
• Closing Date: 30th April 2025

Admission Requirements

Applications are normally accepted only from persons with a first or upper second-class degree (2.1) in an appropriate Arts, Social Sciences, or Science subject.

English Language Requirements

All applicants to Trinity are required to provide official evidence of proficiency in the English language. Applicants to this course are required to meet Band B (Standard Entry) English language requirements.

Course Structure

This is a one-year full-time course. Students take six compulsory modules, equivalent to 10 ECTS each, together with a 30 ECTS dissertation, for a total of 90 ECTS.

Course Content

The course typically covers areas such as:

• The unconscious in groups, organisations, and society
• Dreams, dreaming, and symbolic life
• The emotional world of the child
• Psychoanalysis and art
• Clinical states of mind and object relations theory

Students are required to complete a thesis on a psychoanalytic theme for submission at the end of the programme.

Career Opportunities

Graduates have pursued careers in counselling, social work, marriage and family therapy, psychiatric nursing, and consultancy. A number of graduates also go on to further research and a career in academia.

Course Fees

For a full list of postgraduate fees, please refer to the relevant section of the university's website.

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