Professional Doctorate Psychoanalytic Psychotherapy at University of Essex

Programme overview

The Professional Doctorate in Psychoanalytic Psychotherapy is the academic and research top-up for graduates with a full training in psychoanalytic psychotherapy. It teaches research methods and applies them to a topic of the student's choice, which may be theoretical or empirical, qualitative or quantitative.

Department: Department of Psychosocial and Psychoanalytic Studies | Duration: 3 to 4 years part-time | Intake: October 2027; part-time | Study mode: part-time | Location: Colchester, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

The taught first year moves students from practitioner to researcher, with core modules in Literature Review (15 credits), Research Methodologies and Research Design (15 credits) and Research Proposal (15 credits). Years two and three are spent on the individual doctoral project with supervision and workshops.

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Application information

Entry requirements

A completed level 8 qualification in a relevant discipline and membership of BACP, BPC, UKCP, ACP or CPJA. Applications should include evidence of membership, an up-to-date CV and a qualification transcript or certificate.

Domestic applicants: GBP 5,800 a year. Home/UK fee; fees increase for each academic year of study Source

International applicants: GBP 10,838 a year. International fee; fees increase for each academic year of study Source

Intake: October 2027; part-time

Duration: 3 to 4 years part-time

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