Overview
With the Clinical Psychotherapy program at King's College London will be introduced to foundational papers and special topics in psychoanalysis from psychosomatic disorders to neuroscience, as well as research-led advances in biological and cognitive processes, individual differences, and social processes.
Key Features
This course adopts a multidisciplinary approach with expertise on the most recent findings from a range of clinical and non-clinical disciplines, such as psychiatry, psychology, genetics, neuroscience, epidemiology and biostatistics. You will benefit from the teaching of world-renowned experts in the field, conduct a research dissertation project, and have the option of a clinical observership within the SLAM NHS Foundation Trust.
- Teaching is led by active psychotherapists, psychoanalysts and consultant psychiatrists, working in South London & Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust (SlaM) - the largest mental health Trust in the UK, offering the widest range of mental health services in the UK and providing specialist National NHS services.
- Access to state-of-the-art equipment at the Centre for Neuroimaging Sciences, MRC Social Genetic & Developmental Psychiatry Centre, NIHR Biomedical Research Centre (the only Mental Health specific centre of its kind). Access to EEG and transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS) in Centre for Affective Disorders.
- Clinical observership opportunities, giving students an experience in the work of the wide variety of services in the South London and Maudsley (SLAM) NHS Foundation Trust and related disciplines within the wider King’s Health Partners (KHP).
- Clinical placements opportunities: students who are interested in training for qualification in adult psychodynamic psychotherapy following British Psychoanalytic Council (BPC) criteria and who have the requisite experience following BPC requirements would be helped to find clinical placements and clinical supervision within SLAM NHS Foundation Trust.
Employability
We have created the course to appeal to different levels of experience or learning. You may already be working with vulnerable people in a mental health or social care capacity (including psychiatry, psychology, social care, nursing) and looking for further training in psychoanalysis.Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Advanced Topics in Clinical Psychotherapy
- Biological, Cognitive and Developmental Processes, Research Design and Methods
- Developmental, Individual Differences, Social and Cultural Processes
- Research Dissertation
- Clinical Observation (Optional)
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 12 months
- Part-time
- 24 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- Starting
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- Apply before , National
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Credits
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Campus Location
- London, United Kingdom
Disciplines
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Academic requirements
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Other requirements
General requirements
- A minimum 2:1 undergraduate Bachelor’s (honours) degree
- If you have a lower degree classification, or a degree in an unrelated subject, your application may be considered if you can demonstrate significant relevant work experience, or offer a related graduate qualification (such as a Masters or PGDip).
- Personal Statement
- A copy (or copies) of your official academic transcript(s), showing the subjects studied and marks obtained. If you have already completed your degree, copies of your official degree certificate will also be required.
- One academic reference is required. A professional reference will be accepted if you have completed your qualifications over five years ago.
- You may wish to include a CV (Resume) or evidence of professional registration as part of your application.
Tuition Fees
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International Applies to you
Applies to youNon-residents40000 GBP / year≈ 40000 GBP / year -
Domestic Applies to you
Applies to youCitizens or residents16950 GBP / year≈ 16950 GBP / year
Additional Details
- UK Part time: £8,475 per year
- International Part time: £20,000 per year
Living costs
London
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
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