Students with a good background in Psychoanalytic or Jungian, theory or practice, good academic credentials and an ability to pursue independent research, may apply to work towards a PhD. The Centre has an active group of PhD students and Post-Doctoral Fellows who, in addition to the staff of the Centre and of supporting departments, provide a stimulating and congenial environment. Centre staff include Professors of Psychoanalysis and of Jungian Psychology, and staff of supporting departments represent many interests in the connections between psychoanalysis and other fields.
Taught PhD Programme - Refugee Care
This course is available for students who are able to pursue independent research, but who first need preparation through a taught component.
Students take the modules for the MA in Refugee Care with their assessments, followed by a research project and thesis. It is especially useful for students with a postgraduate degree in another field who need a period of study in refugee care before proceeding to research and the award of a PhD.
By Distance Learning (for non UK residents)
Students who reside outside the UK and who qualify to pursue a PhD by research may apply for the distance learning option. There are special requirements governing the application, registration period and supervisory arrangements. Please enquire for further details.
Apply for Doctoral Study (PhD, Doctoral Programme, MPhil)
Students wishing to apply for Doctoral study should read the following information which explains the application and selection procedure:
Once a research proposal has been accepted by the Centre you can complete an application form, either by
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(Research) for an application pack to be sent to you by post, by completing a form online (please note that online applications will still require additional information to be mailed to the Centre - see below), or by downloading the application form in PDF format.
N.B. Students for Doctoral Research are initially registered for an MPhil, but are upgraded to PhD status, normally in the second year, as long as their work is of a sufficient standard to continue at Doctoral level.
For tuition fee information, please contact the
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(Research).
Further Information
For enquiries on the programmes contact:
Paulene Ford
Student Administrator (Research)
Centre for Psychoanalytic Studies
University of Essex
Colchester, CO4 3SQ
United Kingdom
Tel: +44 (0)1206 874554
Fax: +44 (0)1206 873958
E-mail:
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Doctorate in Psychoanalytic Psychotherapy / Analytical Psychology (D. Psych Psych / D. An Psych)
Centre for Psychoanalytic Studies, University of Essex, in collaboration with the Tavistock Clinic, the Society for Analytical Psychology (SAP) and the London Centre for Psychotherapy (LCP).
The Professional Doctorate programme is currently being revised. We plan to reintroduce the programme from October 2010. Further information will be posted shortly. In the meantime enquirers should contact the Student Administrator (Research), Paulene Ford (
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), or the Director of Graduate Studies, Dr. Matt ffytche (
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), to register their interest.
Academic supervisors include:
More course information
Apply for a Doctorate in Psychoanalytic Psychotherapy / Analytical Psychology (D. Psych. Psych. / D. An. Psych.)
Please send a completed application form plus a 300 word statement outlining your area of potential research interest. All applicants must be a member in good standing of their professional organisation. Upon receipt of a completed application, the Centre for Psychoanalytic Studies will contact your professional organisation in order to request a letter confirming this. No definite offer of a place can be made until such a letter has been received.
For enquiries on the programme please contact:
Paulene Ford
Student Administrator (Research)
Centre for Psychoanalytic Studies
University of Essex
Wivenhoe Park
Colchester, CO4 3SQ
United Kingdom
Tel: +44 (0)1206 874554
Fax: +44 (0)1206 873958
E-mail:
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