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This part-time four-year programme provides professional clinical training in psychoanalytic psychotherapy founded on a student’s engagement in their own psychoanalysis. It launches the student in beginning to practice psychoanalytically under supervision. Clinical supervision is delivered in two modes - small group and individual. The programme fee covers both modes of supervision experience.
The programme’s module content develops understanding of the principles underlying the clinical practice of psychoanalytic psychotherapy, a discipline launched by the pioneering work of Sigmund Freud. The programme content is strongly informed by the work of French Psychoanalyst and Psychiatrist, Jacques Lacan (1901 – 1981), whose seminars and writings elaborated Freud’s work.
-Provides a rigorously supervised clinical training in psychoanalytic psychotherapy contributing to a professional qualification to practice
-Requires engagement in one’s own psychoanalysis, the cornerstone of psychoanalytic practice
-Provides weekly small group and individual clinical supervision
-Provides a rigorous theoretical study of the principles underlying psychoanalytic practice
-Includes participation at a weekly psychiatric case conference at St.Vincents University Hospital which is a unique teaching forum bringing together psychiatric and psychoanalytic responses to mental illness
- Includes both a research dissertation and a clinical paper testifying to practising psychoanalytically
-Provides a four-year Special Modality Training in psychoanalytic psychotherapy, which can fulfil ICP psychoanalytic professional body requirements for application for membership
About This Course
Programme Description
This part-time four-year programme provides professional clinical training in psychoanalytic psychotherapy founded on a student’s engagement in their own psychoanalysis. It launches the student in beginning to practice psychoanalytically under supervision. Clinical supervision is delivered in two modes - small group and individual. The programme fee covers both modes of supervision experience.
The programme’s module content develops an understanding of the principles underlying the clinical practice of psychoanalytic psychotherapy, a discipline launched by the pioneering work of Sigmund Freud.
The programme content is strongly informed by the work of French Psychoanalyst and Psychiatrist, Jacques Lacan (1901 – 1981), whose seminars and writings elaborated Freud’s work.
Structure
The programme is delivered in 13 modules:
- Years 1 and 2 together lead to an exit award MSc in Psychoanalytic Psychotherapy Studies which comprises 90 ECTS. Contact us for more information on this option
- Attendance must be 80% or higher throughout the programme
- Assessment is by continuous assessment for the taught modules and a mark for the thesis
- Total credits awarded: 180 ECTS
Below is a list of all modules offered for this degree in the current academic year. Click on the module to discover what you will learn in the module, how you will learn and assessment feedback profile amongst other information.
Incoming Stage 1 undergraduates can usually select an Elective in the Spring Trimester. Most continuing undergraduate students can select up to two Elective modules (10 Credits) per stage. There is also the possibility to take up to 10 extra Elective credits.
| Trimester | Credits | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Stage 1 Options - A) Min 0 of: Stage 1, Year One Core Modules |
MDCS40380 | Supervision of Clinical Practice Part I | 2 Trimester duration (Aut-Spr) | 7.5 |
Stage 1 Options - A) Min 0 of: Stage 1, Year One Core Modules |
MDCS40390 | Clinical Diagnostics and Research Part I | 2 Trimester duration (Aut-Spr) | 7.5 |
Stage 1 Options - B) Min 0 of: Stage 1, Year 2 Core Modules |
MDCS40820 | Supervision of Clinical Practice Part II | 2 Trimester duration (Aut-Spr) | 7.5 |
Stage 1 Options - B) Min 0 of: Stage 1, Year 2 Core Modules |
MDCS40830 | Clinical Diagnostics and Research Part II | 2 Trimester duration (Aut-Spr) | 7.5 |
Stage 1 Options - B) Min 0 of: Stage 1, Year 2 Core Modules |
PSCO40220 | Dissertation Year 2 | 2 Trimester duration (Aut-Spr) | 20 |
Stage 1 Options - C) Min 0 of: The modules below are core at Stage 1 and must be completed over years 1 and 2. Modules will be delivered biennially. In 2023/24, Year 1 and Year 2 students must select MDCS40440, MDCS40450, MDCS40460 and MDCS40470. All other modules will be taken in 2024/25 and should not be selected at this time. |
MDCS40400 | Psychoanalysis in Context | Autumn | 5 |
Stage 1 Options - C) Min 0 of: The modules below are core at Stage 1 and must be completed over years 1 and 2. Modules will be delivered biennially. In 2023/24, Year 1 and Year 2 students must select MDCS40440, MDCS40450, MDCS40460 and MDCS40470. All other modules will be taken in 2024/25 and should not be selected at this time. |
MDCS40410 | The Symptom and the Dream | Autumn | 5 |
Stage 1 Options - C) Min 0 of: The modules below are core at Stage 1 and must be completed over years 1 and 2. Modules will be delivered biennially. In 2023/24, Year 1 and Year 2 students must select MDCS40440, MDCS40450, MDCS40460 and MDCS40470. All other modules will be taken in 2024/25 and should not be selected at this time. |
MDCS40440 | Human Sexuality and Sexuation | Autumn | 5 |
Stage 1 Options - C) Min 0 of: The modules below are core at Stage 1 and must be completed over years 1 and 2. Modules will be delivered biennially. In 2023/24, Year 1 and Year 2 students must select MDCS40440, MDCS40450, MDCS40460 and MDCS40470. All other modules will be taken in 2024/25 and should not be selected at this time. |
MDCS40450 | Transference and the Interpretation of Desire | Autumn | 5 |
Stage 1 Options - C) Min 0 of: The modules below are core at Stage 1 and must be completed over years 1 and 2. Modules will be delivered biennially. In 2023/24, Year 1 and Year 2 students must select MDCS40440, MDCS40450, MDCS40460 and MDCS40470. All other modules will be taken in 2024/25 and should not be selected at this time. |
MDCS40420 | Psychoanalysis and Language | Spring | 5 |
Stage 1 Options - C) Min 0 of: The modules below are core at Stage 1 and must be completed over years 1 and 2. Modules will be delivered biennially. In 2023/24, Year 1 and Year 2 students must select MDCS40440, MDCS40450, MDCS40460 and MDCS40470. All other modules will be taken in 2024/25 and should not be selected at this time. |
MDCS40430 | Child Psychoanalysis: Theory and Application | Spring | 5 |
Stage 1 Options - C) Min 0 of: The modules below are core at Stage 1 and must be completed over years 1 and 2. Modules will be delivered biennially. In 2023/24, Year 1 and Year 2 students must select MDCS40440, MDCS40450, MDCS40460 and MDCS40470. All other modules will be taken in 2024/25 and should not be selected at this time. |
MDCS40460 | Ethics, Research Methods and Clinical Applications | Spring | 5 |
Stage 1 Options - C) Min 0 of: The modules below are core at Stage 1 and must be completed over years 1 and 2. Modules will be delivered biennially. In 2023/24, Year 1 and Year 2 students must select MDCS40440, MDCS40450, MDCS40460 and MDCS40470. All other modules will be taken in 2024/25 and should not be selected at this time. |
MDCS40470 | Psychosis | Spring | 5 |
Stage 2 Options - A) Min 0 of: Stage 2, Year 3 Core Modules |
PSCO40230 | Psychoanalytic Discourse 1 | 2 Trimester duration (Aut-Spr) | 5 |
Stage 2 Options - A) Min 0 of: Stage 2, Year 3 Core Modules |
PSCO40240 | Research & Clin App Tut 1 | 2 Trimester duration (Aut-Spr) | 5 |
Stage 2 Options - A) Min 0 of: Stage 2, Year 3 Core Modules |
PSCO40200 | Supervision Clin Practice 3 | Year-long (12 months) | 10 |
Stage 2 Options - A) Min 0 of: Stage 2, Year 3 Core Modules |
PSCO40210 | Clinical Placement 1 | Year-long (12 months) | 15 |
Stage 2 Options - B) Min 0 of: Stage 2, Year 4 Core Modules |
PSCO40140 | Psychoanalytic Discourse 2 | 2 Trimester duration (Aut-Spr) | 5 |
Stage 2 Options - B) Min 0 of: Stage 2, Year 4 Core Modules |
PSCO40160 | Research & Clin App Tut 2 | 2 Trimester duration (Aut-Spr) | 5 |
Stage 2 Options - B) Min 0 of: Stage 2, Year 4 Core Modules |
PSCO40150 | Psychoanalytic Clinical Paper | Year-long (12 months) | 20 |
Stage 2 Options - B) Min 0 of: Stage 2, Year 4 Core Modules |
PSCO40170 | Clinical Placement 2 | Year-long (12 months) | 15 |
Stage 2 Options - B) Min 0 of: Stage 2, Year 4 Core Modules |
PSCO40190 | Supervision Clin Practice 4 | Year-long (12 months) | 10 |
Currently professional bodies within the Irish Council for Psychotherapy (ICP) require a four-year period of training.
The Association for Psychoanalysis and Psychotherapy in Ireland (appipsychotherapy.com) and the Irish Forum for Psychoanalytic Psychotherapy (www.ifpp.ie) are members of the Psychoanalytic Section of the ICP and have ICP Standards as requirements for membership.
The Professional Masters in Psychoanalytic Psychotherapy is a four-year clinical programme that fulfils these ICP requirements. The programme contributes essentially to the education and training of psychoanalytic psychotherapists.
Graduates have, over the years, successfully applied for membership of professional bodies representing this modality of psychotherapy.
Further information on criteria for application for membership of APPI are available at: https://appi.ie/membership/
Further information on criteria for application for membership of IFPP are available at: https://ifpp.ie/membership-criteria/
ProfMasters Psychoanalytic Psychotherapy (X993) Part Time
EU Year 1 - € 7700
nonEU Year 1 - € 13500
EU Year 2 - € 7700
nonEU Year 2 - € 13500
EU Year 3 - € 6000
nonEU Year 3 - € 11200
EU Year 4 - € 6000
nonEU Year 4 - € 11200
***Fees are subject to change
EU Year 1 - € 7700
nonEU Year 1 - € 13500
EU Year 2 - € 7700
nonEU Year 2 - € 13500
EU Year 3 - € 6000
nonEU Year 3 - € 11200
EU Year 4 - € 6000
nonEU Year 4 - € 11200
***Fees are subject to change
- Applicants must hold an honours degree (NFQ Level 8 or interntaional equivalent )
- Evidence of commitment to engaging in their own psychoanalysis – ideally where this has already been in place for some time
- at the time of application.
- Suitability to engage in supervised clinical practice based on endorsements from appropriately qualified referees
- Applicants will be invited to participate in a two-part interview process.
Part Time option suitable for:
Domestic(EEA) applicants: Yes
International (Non EEA) applicants currently residing outside of the EEA Region. No
It is relevant for any mental health professional, including GPs, psychiatrists, psychologists, social workers, social care workers, therapists, chaplains, counsellors, and nurses. The programme also accepts applications from candidates from other backgrounds who are suitable for the programme based on their own prior experience of their own psychoanalysis.
This part-time four-year programme provides a rigorous supervised clinical training in psychoanalytic psychotherapy contributing to a professional qualification to practice this therapeutic method with adults.
How to Apply
General application route(s) for Irish/UK/EU applicants* for International (non-EU) applicants* to Psychoanalytic Psychotherapy:
| ROWCLASS | Apply to | Application Type | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| showAudience-audienceEU showAudience-audienceInt | X993 Psychoanalytic Psychotherapy Professional Masters |
Part-Time Commencing 2024/2025 September |
Graduate Taught | Apply |
* you can change options at the top of the page