Psychoanalytic Studies

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The Psychoanalytic Studies program is a 2-year non-degree course at University College Dublin for individuals interested in psychoanalysis. It explores the depths of psychoanalysis and is ideal for those who appreciate its significance in understanding mental phenomena and human subjectivity.

Students engage with key psychoanalytic theories, including the works of Sigmund Freud and Jacques Lacan, and critically evaluate psychological and cultural theories. They also participate in their own psychoanalysis, which enriches their understanding of the unconscious processes that shape human behavior.

Graduates can pursue careers as psychoanalytic psychotherapists, clinical psychologists, or academic researchers in mental health clinics, educational institutions, or research organizations. They acquire skills transferable to diverse fields, including psychology, sociology, and cultural studies, and can work as counselors, therapists, or psychology professors.