Psychodynamic Counselling and Psychotherapy (MSc) - 2013/2014 entry
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Overview
- For more information, read our programme handbook.
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Why study this course at Birkbeck?
- Emphasis on how organisations and groups function, which will enable you to understand and manage professional settings and relationships.
- Accredited by the British Association of Counselling and Psychotherapy.
- Counselling courses have been running at Birkbeck for over 40 years and have built up a reputation among employers for their high quality.
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Professional bodies that recognise this course
Accredited by the British Association of Counselling and Psychotherapy.
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Course structure
Graduate Diploma (Year 1)
Modules on theoretical and organisational concepts, basic clinical and observational skills and development of professional attitude. Year 1 gives an introduction to psychodynamic theory and practice, teaching observation and basic counselling/psychotherapy skills and processes, and professional/ethical issues.
MSc (Years 2 and 3)
Modules on basic and advanced psychodynamic and organisational theory, basic and advanced psychodynamic skills, and basic and advanced psychodynamic competencies. Years 2 and 3 look in more depth at psychodynamic theory, in particular the contributions of Freud, Klein and Winnicott. Also studied are forms of emotional disturbance, diagnosis and formulation, organisational dynamics, techniques, skills and principles of psychodynamic practice.
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Study resources
Students have access to Birkbeck Library and courses on study skills. Students also have access to lectures/workshops organised by the Department of Psychosocial Studies and other events in the College.
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Further study opportunities
If you are interested in further research, we offer a PhD/MPhil in Psychosocial Studies.
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Careers information
Many graduates go on to counselling/psychotherapy posts in a variety of settings; others remain in their current posts with enhanced competence.
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Apply now
- How to apply
You will need to complete a supplementary form in addition to the online application form.
- Application deadlines and interviews
- Early application advised.
- Group and individual interviews from March.
- Online application
You can apply online from the link below.
- How to apply