Psychoanalytic Studies (Distance Learning)
This interdisciplinary masters programme offers modules in the foundations of psychoanalytic theory, and contemporary applications of psychoanalytic theory in social sciences and humanities research.
Psychoanalytic Studies has emerged over the past 30 years as a challenging and exciting field of academic research; the MA in Psychoanalytic Studies at the University of Sheffield is committed to providing a theoretically pluralistic course which encourages students to explore issues of psychoanalytic theory and practice as well as addressing the diverse uses and influences of psychoanalysis in a systematic and rigorous manner.
The course examines the theory and practice of psychoanalysis in its relation to individuals, groups and organisations; providing a firm foundation in Freudian, Kleinian and Object Relations, and Lacanian Theory, as well as an introduction to the work of Jung.
Key contemporary debates and controversies within psychoanalytic theory and practice are addressed by the scholars of psychoanalytic discourse teaching the programme
Aims of the Course
The course seeks to facilitate a lively dialogue both within psychoanalysis and its differing schools of thought as well as between psychoanalysis, cultural studies and social theory. The course provides students with the critical skills to reflect upon psychoanalytic theory and practice as well as to understand the radical challenge that psychoanalysis offers to many of our strongly held convictions about self and being in the world. The course is committed to an open and critical exchange between different disciplines and discourses and seeks to encourage inter-disciplinary research.
Psychoanalytic Studies is an academic course and does not equip students to practice as a psychotherapist or counsellor. The course may, however, act as a valuable preliminary step for those wishing to enter clinical training, or enable current practitioners to consolidate their understanding and/or research their use of psychodynamic approaches to their work.
Entry Requirements
A first or upper second class honours degree or international equivalent in a related subject is the normal requirement. Students from non-academic backgrounds including those with professional qualifications and substantial experience within fields related to the course are strongly encouraged to apply. International students are required to take a suitable language test e.g. TOEFL (minimum score 550) or IELTS (minimum score 6.0).
Course modules
Foundations in Psychoanalysis 1 (Freud, Klein, Bion)
Foundations in Psychoanalysis 2 (object-relations, Lacan, Jung)
The Psychodynamics of Social Processes
Psychoanalysis and the Arts
Research Methods
Dissertation, for those students undertaking the MA
In addition to the MA, we also offer a Diploma in Psychoanalytic Studies, and PhD research in Psychoanalytic Studies. Please contact the Course Director for more information.
These modules may also be taken individually as part of ongoing professional development. Please contact the ScHARR Teaching Unit for more information.
In the MA in Psychoanalytic Studies students may also take certain modules offered on our sister course, MSc in Psychotherapeutic Studies.
In addition there is an annual residential workshop for those students who can attend.
Mode of Delivery
The course is delivered online using the University's WebCT virtual learning environment, which provides access to hyper-text and multi-media lectures and readings delivered by Word or pdf, seminar discussion boards, chatrooms and web based interactive materials. Face-to-face contact between students and staff is available during the residential days and at occasional workshops. Telephone contact with staff is also available for one to one tutorial support.
Staffing and Further Information
For a current prospectus application pack please contact the Course Administrator
Please forward detailed enquiries to the Course Director, Dr. Michael Szollosy
Other regular lecturers on the course include Dr. Jo Nash and Professor Digby Tantam
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