Overview

Since its inception in 1984 the Psychoanalytic Psychotherapy programme at the University College Dublin has significantly contributed to the formation in clinical practice for many psychoanalytic practitioners and other clinicians who benefit from a psychoanalytic influence on their work. It is relevant for any mental health professional, including GPs, psychiatrists, psychologists, social workers, therapists, counsellors and nurses. The programme also accepts applications from candidates from other backgrounds who are suitable for the programme on the basis of their own prior experience of psychoanalysis.

Who should take this course

The course caters largely for:

Mental Health Professionals

Doctors

Psychiatrists

Psychologists

Social workers

Therapists

Counsellors

Nurses

In recent years its remit has broadened to accommodate a range of individuals from other professional backgrounds, ranging from the arts and academia, through to teaching, business and the law.

The course has produced over 200 graduates, the majority of whom continue to work in their primary professions using psychoanalytic principles to inform that work.

Many graduates have set up their own private practice, while remaining in personal therapy and supervision. Some become psychoanalysts who remain in personal analysis and additionally make a scholarly contribution to teaching, training and research.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Supervision of Clinical Practice

Clinical Diagnostics and Research

Key information

Duration

Part-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-09 00:00:00

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More details

Applications are assessed on a rolling basis and courses will close once they are filled.

Language

English

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Credits

180 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Dublin, Ireland

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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130

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100

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65

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140

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Other requirements

General requirements

Candidates are required to be able to demonstrate a commitment to study and practice in the psychoanalytic field as articulated in the work of Sigmund Freud and Jacques Lacan.

Being in one's own analysis is the primary way of demonstrating this commitment. Previous psychoanalytic study is welcome but not a pre-requisite where there has been experience of psychoanalysis. Previous clinical / relevant experience in other practices (psychiatry, psychology, social work, social care work, education, nursing, law) is welcome but not a pre-requisite.

Candidates should:

be engaged in their own personal psychoanalysis with a reputable practitioner

have a good honours degree / evidence of academic ability required for MSc level study

be in a position to begin to work psychoanalytically in a psychotherapy context under supervision by January of first year of the programme

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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

13500 EUR / year

≈ 13500 EUR / year
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EU/EEA Nationals

7890 EUR / year

≈ 7890 EUR / year

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Living costs

Dublin

Ireland

1100 - 1800 EUR / month

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