BA (Hons) Psychodynamic Practice at University of Essex

Programme overview

BA Psychodynamic Practice explores human behaviour, emotional development and therapeutic practice through psychodynamic thinking, combining academic study with placement experience in education, health or social care settings. It is assessed through coursework and reflective practice with no exams.

Department: Psychosocial and Psychoanalytic Studies | Duration: 3 years full-time | Intake: October 2027 | Study mode: full-time; year abroad option, placement year option | Location: Colchester, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Modules include Placement I and II: Observing and Reflecting, Becoming Human, Therapeutic Work in Groups, Trauma and Recovery: A Psychodynamic Approach, Counselling Skills, Dissertation and Inside Organisations: Theories and Practices.

Career pathways

Education and schools, mental health and social care services, children and family services, therapeutic and counselling support settings, and postgraduate training in psychotherapy or counselling.

Official programme page

Application information

Entry requirements

A-levels BBB-BBC or 120-112 UCAS tariff points from a minimum of 2 full A-levels. BTEC DDM-DMM (acceptability depends on subject and optional units). IB 30-29 points or 120-112 tariff points including 2 Higher Level subjects. Access to HE Diploma and T-levels 120-112 tariff points considered case by case. Contextual offers of up to two A-level grades below the standard offer for eligible UK-resident applicants. International applicants whose first language is not English: IELTS 6.0 overall with a minimum of 5.5 in each component, or a specified score in an accepted equivalent test.

Domestic applicants: GBP 10,050 a year. Home/UK fee per year. Work-based observations and a conference may incur travel costs (not included). Source

International applicants: GBP 22,575 a year. International fee per year. Work-based observations and a conference may incur travel costs (not included). Source

Intake: October 2027

Duration: 3 years full-time

Explore more study programmes

Arts & Humanities