Overview

The Psychoanalytic Studies programme at Birkbeck, University of London asks how far modern thought on war and other forms of violent conflict, fascism, terrorism, racism and xenophobia has had an influence on the way we think about the unconscious mind, and vice versa. It also investigates how psychoanalytic accounts of inter-personal and intra-psychic relationships have shaped - or been shaped by - wider cultural attitudes to love, intimacy and destructiveness, and about the place of these accounts in discussions of gender and sexuality, racism and postcolonialism.

The programme examines key psychoanalytic concepts in detail and places those concepts in context. It will enable you to closely study the numerous modern developments within psychoanalysis, from Freud through to contemporary psychoanalytic theory and practice. You will also explore the methodological, epistemological and ethical issues that have resulted from diverse elaboration and extension of psychoanalytic ideas, not only in a clinical setting, but also in social and cultural inquiries, and in the interpretation of the historical past.

Careers

Graduates can pursue a career in psychoanalysis, psychotherapy, counselling, or research. Possible professions can include psychoanalyst, psychotherapist, or counsellor. This degree can also be useful in the fields of education, journalism, and politics, as well as in becoming a clinical psychologist.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Concepts in Psychoanalysis

Psychoanalysis and Culture

Psychoanalysis and History

Culture, Community, Identity

Education, Globalisation and Change

Education, Power and Resistances

Lacanian Psychoanalysis: Theory and Practice

Key information

Duration

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

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-10-05 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-07-14 00:00:00 , International

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The university recommends that applicants apply as early as possible and at least six weeks before the start of term.

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

79

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62

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

180 alternative credits

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On Campus, Blended, Online

Campus Location

London, United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

GPA

Lower Second Class

English requirements

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79

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62

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6.5

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General requirements

At least a second-class honours degree (2:2), or equivalent, in any discipline relevant to the course, including most humanities and social science disciplines, such as psychology, history, English, languages, sociology, politics, philosophy and cultural studies.

In exceptional circumstances, you will be considered if you do not meet this criterion but have substantial relevant professional experience (for example, in teaching, journalism, social work, counselling and psychotherapy, mediation, development work) and can demonstrate through interview and a written assignment that you have the required academic abilities to complete a master's-level course.

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Tuition Fees

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20340 GBP / year

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12450 GBP / year

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Additional Details

Part-time home students: £6,225 per year
Part-time international students: £10,170 per year

Living costs

London

United Kingdom

1137 - 2157 GBP / month

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