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"I have found the course invaluable, particularly as it has started to equip me with the tools so as not to be drawn into a situation, but to observe the unconscious behaviours, and address the question – 'what is this all about?'"

Our Centre offers a lively and friendly learning environment. Our courses have consistently achieved excellent student satisfaction ratings.

Most teaching takes place in small seminars and forums, with a focus on group discussion.

Bringing together experiential components and clinically-orientated teaching, we offer programmes at undergraduate, masters and postgraduate research, which:

  • Are designed for both clinical and non-clinical students, each aspect supporting the other
  • Provide a solid foundation of knowledge as well as cutting-edge insights
  • Foster both academic rigour and creative thinking
  • Deepen understanding of unconscious factors influencing mental health as well as culture and society more broadly
  • Enrich healthcare workers' and others' knowledge of the emotional and other unconscious aspects of their relationships with clients, colleagues and their workplace
  • Can be studied full-time or part-time, with some modules available individually for Continuing Professional Development (CPD)
  • Are specially timetabled to make attendance manageable for those who are in employment or are living at a distance

If you are studying one of our taught courses you will have a personal tutor and a dissertation supervisor who advises you on your work and helps to develop structured independent study.

The wide variety of cultural, professional and educational backgrounds of our students further enriches the learning environment in our Centre.

What learning resources are available?

The Albert Sloman Library is well stocked with books, journals, electronic resources, and major archives relevant to the Centre's work. In addition we have our own library of specialist books and journals. Our strong connections to the local NHS (National Health Service) and other organisations facilitate placements and institutional observations.

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