This module offers a critical appraisal of the main psychoanalytic theories and models of the mind. You will focus mostly on Sigmund Freud’s work,...

Fundamentals of Psychoanalytic Theory (PSYC0167)

This module offers a critical appraisal of the main psychoanalytic theories and models of the mind. You will focus mostly on Sigmund Freud’s work, exploring his best-known papers, but also engaging other less-known but equally foundational ones. Through careful reading and contextualization of his writings, you will gain a critical understanding of the development and changes in his theories, as well as how these have related to the discipline’s changing views of particular pathologies. The content of this module is theoretical in nature, but the majority of lecturers are experienced clinicians so the clinical context very much informs the theory throughout. The module is delivered by programme staff and guest lecturers, and is taught in a combination of lectures and seminars. Individual engagement with the material is essential and you will be expected to prepare for each seminar by reading one or two assigned paper-length texts on the topic. Please note that this is a compulsory module in the MSc Theoretical Psychoanalytic Studies programme and is only open to students in this programme.

Students are required to produce an empirical, experimental piece of work on a psychological topic (word limit 5000-7000 words). Students will be responsible...

Affiliate Psychology Research Project (PSYC0040)

Students are required to produce an empirical, experimental piece of work on a psychological topic (word limit 5000-7000 words). Students will be responsible for conducting research under the supervision of a member of faculty. Students will usually meet with their supervisor regularly to discuss the project. This research project should culminate in a written report akin to a manuscript prepared for submission to a psychological journal. Please note that students can only take this module if they are able to find a member of faculty to supervise them.