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Course Director:
Mr
Kevin Lu
Principal teaching staff:
Prof Andrew Samuels,
Dr Roderick Main,
and Mr Kevin Lu
First presented in 1998, this unique and
internationally acclaimed MA has been designed for a wide range of students from
both clinical and non-clinical backgrounds. It takes an informative, critical,
and reflective stance in relation to the key texts of Jung, the diverse contexts
from which analytical psychology emerged, and the core concepts developed by
Jung, post-Jungians and scholars. It explores both clinical theory and
applications in areas such as cultural and gender studies, social and political
theory, philosophy, myth, and religion.
The degree will be suitable for:
- Good honours graduates (or equivalent) from any discipline
- Psychotherapeutic practitioners and others in the caring professions who
wish to deepen their Jungian theoretical formation
- Those planning to undertake doctoral research with analytical psychology
as its subject matter, theoretical framework, or method
- Mature students who wish to acquire or deepen a creative depth
psychological perspective for reasons of professional or personal
development
- International graduates and professionals
- Available both full-time (one year) and part-time (two years)
- Specially timetabled to enable those not local to the University to
attend
- Taught by internationally renowned academics and analysts
- Concepts module taught by a team of analysts from across the whole
spectrum of Jungian theoretical and clinical orientations
- In certain circumstances, possession of this MA may meet the academic
(though not the clinical or other) requirements of (a) some trainings in
analytical psychology and Jungian analysis that are recognised by the
International Association for Analytical Psychology and of (b) those seeking
Individual Membership of the International Association for Analytical
Psychology. (The MA itself is an academic not a clinical qualification.)
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Aims:
- To develop the ability to analyse closely various key texts by Jung;
- To assist students to locate analytical psychology within the context of
other relevant historical, cultural, philosophical, socio-political,
clinical, and epistemological discourses;
- To provide an in-depth understanding of Jungian and post-Jungian theory
and concepts;
- To explore the possibilities and limitations of applying analytical
psychology to various socio-cultural fields or topics;
- To help students define and carry out research in an area of special
analytical psychological inquiry and to provide them with the necessary
skills for such research.
Learning outcomes:
By the end of the degree scheme, students should be
able to:
- Critically evaluate the guiding ideas, underlying assumptions, forms of
argument, uses of evidence, and modes of expression in key texts by Jung;
- Understand enough of the contexts in which analytical psychology
developed to discuss ways in which it either reflected or added a new
dimension to those contexts;
- Discuss in depth the key theories and concepts of analytical psychology,
both as formulated by Jung and as developed by post-Jungians;
- Apply analytical psychology critically to the illumination of cultural
and social issues;
- Define and research into an area of special interest.
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- Module 1:
PA971 Key Texts of C. G.
Jung
(Co-ordinator: Dr Roderick Main) (18 weeks)
This module will examine in depth some of Jung's
key texts. The first half of the module will critically explore texts
relating to Jung's theory of myth and its application. It will also include
analysis of the mythopoeic dimension of Jung's own writing. The second half
of the module will examine texts exemplifying Jung's work as psychological
theorist and as critic of science, religion, and society. Again, attention
will be given to the manner as well as the matter of Jung's writing. The
particular texts studied on the module may change from year to year.
Module 2:
PA972 Jung in Contexts
(Co-ordinator: Dr Roderick Main) (18 weeks)
This module explores the historical,
philosophical, cultural, and religious background of analytical
psychology. It includes a core of seminars in which special attention is
paid to Jung's collaborative relationship with Freud and to their
divergence. In the other seminars, issues more specific to Jung's own
thinking and to their development in analytical psychology are explored.
This structure allows the development of a comparative as well as a
contextual view of analytical psychology.
Module 3:
PA973 Key Concepts in
Jungian and Post-Jungian Psychology
(Co-ordinator: Professor Andrew Samuels) (18 weeks)
The module introduces the central theoretical
concepts of analytical psychology which will be located within critical,
comparative and experiential perspectives. A further aim is to introduce
students to the general field of contemporary post-Jungian psychology and
familiarise them with the relevant literature. The interface between
analytical psychology and psychoanalysis will be fore-grounded. In
addition, opportunities will be provided for the theoretical exploration of
the connection between these key concepts and their clinical use.
The module will be taught by sixteen analytical
psychologists from a variety of backgrounds, groups, and theoretical
perspectives.
Module 4:
PA974 Selected
Applications of Analytical Psychology
(Co-ordinator: Professor Andrew Samuels) (18 weeks)
This module is designed to appraise the
applicability of Jungian and post-Jungian modes of enquiry in diverse social
and cultural fields with special reference to selected pressing problems in
contemporary Western societies. Current controversies and debates will be
presented for evaluation from the perspective of Jungian and post-Jungian
psychology. The relevance of the epistemological, ethical and clinical
positions developed within the Jungian and post-Jungian traditions for those
working in other fields will be elucidated.
PA981 Dissertation
The dissertation is an opportunity for students to
research and write in greater depth on any chosen topic in Jungian studies.
Work on the dissertation is supported by regular research fora and
individual tutorials.
Supervision
Students receive at least one 30-minute one-to-one
tutorial per term. These are also intended as supervision sessions for the
dissertation.
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Attendance
Modules 1 and 2 are taught on Tuesdays during the
autumn and spring terms.
Modules 3 and 4 are taught on Wednesdays during the
autumn and spring terms.
Research fora and tutorials take place throughout the
year, including the summer term. Full-time students attend on Tuesdays and
Wednesdays. Part-time students attend on Tuesdays in year one and on Wednesdays
in year two. Attendance at these times is a requirement of the course. There is
no distance-learning option for this course.
Entry Qualifications - Applicants should have a
good first degree (first class or upper second class) or an equivalent
professional qualification plus a sample of written work demonstrating academic
ability. Applicants without such qualifications, but who can otherwise
demonstrate relevant experience and academic ability, will also be considered.
Students whose first language is not English would normally be expected to
demonstrate English language proficiency to at least the following levels: iBT
89, TOEFL (computer) 230, or IELTS 6.5.
Course Fees and Additional Costs -
Information about current tuition fees can be found at:
http://www.essex.ac.uk/fees/pgt.aspx
Part-time students will pay fees on a pro-rata basis
for the current academic year. It is possible to pay fees by termly
instalments.
Students on this course will also need to budget for
the substantial reading packs that we supply for most modules. Acceptance of
the packs is optional but it certainly helps to have the pack. We suggest
allowing around £120 over the course period for this purpose. It is necessary
to have easy access to the Collected Works of C. G. Jung as we mostly do
not provide readings from Jung in the packs. These works are, of course,
available in the University Library, but you may find it helpful to own at least
the major volumes.
For details of financial support please see the
booklet Introduction to the Graduate School or visit:
http://www2.essex.ac.uk/stdsup/funding/index.shtm
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Teaching Methods and Assessment
The course will be taught by means of tutor-led
seminars and research fora, one-to-one tutorials, and structured independent
study.
The course is assessed by four 5,000-word essays (one
each for modules 1 to 4) and a 12,000-word dissertation.
This course can be applied for
online,
(please note that online applications will still require additional information
to be mailed to the Centre). Alternatively, please email
cpsgrad@essex.ac.uk
for an application form by post, or download the
application form in PDF format.
Applications for MA in Jungian and Post-Jungian
Studies should send a sample of academic written work to the Centre's
Senior Student Administrator with other documents.
NB: Although great care is taken in compiling this
information, it is for the general guidance of prospective students and the
University reserves the right to make changes to modules and programmes of
study.
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