The Psychoanalytic Studies (M.Phil.) at Trinity College Dublin offers you a deep exploration into the unconscious mind, its manifestations in groups and society, and its application in clinical work and cultural analysis. This postgraduate degree is ideal for graduates from diverse backgrounds, including psychology, philosophy, arts, and health professions, who are eager to advance their understanding of psychoanalytic theory and practice. You will engage with seminal concepts from Freud to contemporary thinkers, developing a nuanced perspective on human behaviour and motivation within a rich academic environment.
This intensive, full-time, on-campus Masters programme is structured over one year, comprising six compulsory modules and a substantial dissertation. You will delve into topics such as object relations theory, the emotional world of the child, dreams, and psychoanalysis and art, supported by research tutorials. Your learning culminates in a thesis on a psychoanalytic theme, allowing you to conduct independent research. Upon graduation, you will be well-prepared for careers in counselling, social work, therapy, or further academic research, equipped with advanced analytical and critical thinking skills.