Overview

This Theoretical Psychoanalytic Studies (Non-Clinical) MSc at the University College London (UCL) provides a comprehensive introduction to current psychoanalytic thinking, rooted in the history and development of ideas and with attention to the application of psychoanalytic ideas to other fields.

Why study this degree at UCL?

The Psychoanalysis Unit is a thriving academic centre for psychoanalytic research, with its own MPhil/PhD programme alongside the MSc. It has affiliations with the International Psychoanalytic Association, the Institute of Psychoanalysis and the Anna Freud Centre.

The unit is based within University College London (UCL)'s Division of Psychology & Language Sciences which undertakes world-leading research and teaching in mind, behaviour and language.

Careers

This MSc provides a very good background to formal clinical training in psychoanalysis, adult or child psychotherapy or counselling and nearly half of our graduates pursue these options. A similar number continue with their academic studies either at UCL or elsewhere, often registering for a PhD in either psychoanalytic theory or empirical research.

Employability

This programme acts as a springboard especially for further clinical or theoretical training in the field, although it is not itself a clinical qualification.
The teaching is organised and provided by eminent academics and psychoanalysts with international reputations.
The option to take the Institute of Psychoanalysis Foundation Course, part of which counts towards the degree, helps with that career path.
Many other students go on to research posts in the unit or with our large network of clinical research collaborators in London and around the world.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Psychoanalytic Theory
Major Schools of Psychoanalysis
Applications of Psychoanalysis
Institute of Psychoanalysis: Course

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months
Part-time
- 24 months
- Flexible

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-28 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-26 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-08-28 00:00:00 , National

Language

English

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Credits

180 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

London, United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

GPA

Lower Second Class

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Normally a minimum of a second-class Bachelor's degree in any subject from a UK university or an overseas qualification of an equivalent standard.
The English language level for this programme is: Level 2

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

36500 GBP / year

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Domestic Applies to you

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Citizens or residents

16000 GBP / year

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Additional Details

Part time

UK: £8,000
International: £18,250

Living costs

London

United Kingdom

1137 - 2157 GBP / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

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