Graduate Certificate Psychosocial Studies at Birkbeck, University of London

Programme overview

Our Graduate Certificate in Psychosocial Studies introduces you to substantial strands of psychosocial theory: theory that proposes different ways of understanding the interrelationship between the development of subjectivity and identity, and historical and contemporary social and political formations. The focus is on psychoanalysis and social theory.

Faculty: School of Social Sciences | Duration: One year part-time, on campus | Study mode: part-time | Intake: October 2027 | Location: London, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

This course focuses on psychoanalysis and social theory. In psychoanalysis, we will introduce you to Freudian, Kleinian, Winnicottian and Lacanian approaches. The course consists of two 30-credit modules. Compulsory modules include Psychoanalysis, Social Theory, The course consists of two 30-credit modules..

Career pathways

On successfully graduating from this Graduate Certificate in Psychosocial Studies, you will have gained an array of important transferable skills, including: the ability to communicate complex ideas and opinions in both speech and writing, critical, analytical and research skills, the ability to work collaboratively with peers, skills in self-reflection, skills in identifying ethical considerations.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Minimum second-class honours degree or its equivalent in a discipline relevant to psychosocial studies, which includes most humanities and social science disciplines (such as psychology, sociology, politics, history, cultural studies). In exceptional circumstances, the admissions tutor will consider applicants who have substantial professional experience (for example, teaching, social work, counselling and psychotherapy, mediation, development work, arts and cultural industries) without a first degree, and who can demonstrate through interview and a written assignment that they have the required academic abilities to complete a postgraduate-level course. English language: IELTS Academic 6.5 overall with at least 6.0 in each component.

Domestic applicants: GBP 3,890 a year (2027/28). Part-time home students; One year part-time, on campus, starting in October 2027 Source

International applicants: GBP 7,260 a year (2027/28). Part-time international students; One year part-time, on campus, starting in October 2027 Source

Intake: October 2027

Duration: One year part-time, on campus

Apply through the official page: https://www.bbk.ac.uk/student-services/admissions/postgraduate/applications

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