MSc Psychodynamics of Human Development at Birkbeck, University of London

This MSc Psychodynamics of Human Development is taught jointly by the British Psychotherapy Foundation (BPF) and the Centre for Counselling at Birkbeck. It provides you with an understanding of human development from both a psychoanalytic/Jungian and a psychosocial perspective.

Faculty: Birkbeck School of Counselling and Psychotherapy  |  Duration: Two years part-time, on campus; Two years part-time, online  |  Study mode: part-time, online option  |  Intake: September 2027  |  Location: London, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

This course offers you a Jungian and a psychoanalytic stream, as well as the chance to carry out a theoretical or an empirical research project as part of your final dissertation. You will also explore a distinctive approach to social and psychological research, characterised by a focus on the interweaving of psychological and social concerns and linking especially strongly with psychoanalytic theory, social theory and critical qualitative methodologies. Compulsory modules include infant and child development through observation and weekly discussion seminars, the application of psychoanalytic or Jungian analytic theory to the work setting, research methodology and critical analysis..

Career pathways

Graduates can pursue career paths in psychotherapy, psychology and education. They can pursue roles in social and community care, nursing and mental health care. psychotherapist, clinical psychologist, further education lecturer, educational psychologist, careers adviser, Read about, how you can become a professional counsellor or psychotherapist, .

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