M.Phil./P.Grad.Dip Psychoanalytic Studies

The Masters of Philosophy in Psychoanalytic Studies offers graduates a thorough introduction to the history, theory and applications in clinical work and in the wider culture of psychoanalysis from Freud to modern writers in this broad field.

  • Course Director:
    • Dr. John O’Connor
  • Course Office Contact Details:
  • International Student Course Queries:
    • Solange Daini (Global Officer, School of Psychology)
    • Telephone: +353-1-896-1015
    • Email: dainiso@tcd.ie
  • Course Duration
    • 1 year, full-time
  • Closing date for Applications:
    • 31st May annually *places may be filled before this date and late applications past the deadline may be considered. Please send a detailed Curriculum Vitae to psychoanalysis@tcd.ie)
    • *The online applications’ site is open from November annually.
  • ECTS Credits:
    • 90 ECTS

Course Overview

The Masters of Philosophy in Psychoanalytic Studies offers graduates a thorough introduction to the history, theory and applications in clinical work and in the wider culture of psychoanalysis from Freud to modern writers in this broad field. The course is of interest to people from a variety of backgrounds, including graduates of psychology, philosophy, and other university programmes, as well mental health professionals, people who work in the fields of the Arts, education and health, among others. The programme attracts students from around the world and from a wide mix of backgrounds and age-groups.