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Professional Doctorate Psychodynamic Psychotherapy at University of Essex

University of Essex, United Kingdom

Programme overview

The Professional Doctorate in Psychodynamic Psychotherapy is the academic and research top-up for graduates with a full training in psychodynamic psychotherapy, teaching research methods and applying them to a topic of the student's choice.

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

Core modules include Literature Review (15 credits) and Research Methodologies and Research Design (15 credits), followed by the individual doctoral research project over the later years.

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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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