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This is an online version of our MA Jungian and Post-Jungian Studies. This course is taught through distance learning meaning the entire course is taught online with no face-to-face, in-person teaching (This applies to both the full and part-time variant.) You will graduate with the same qualification as our campus based MA, the only difference being you will attend all teaching virtually and not on campus.
Interested in the course but want to study on campus? Click here.
Whether you are looking to improve your prospects of training as a Jungian analyst or psychotherapist, or learn the skills to carry out research in a related area of analytical psychology, our unique and internationally acclaimed MA Jungian and Post-Jungian Studies will give you a deep academic grounding in Jungian and post-Jungian theory and practice.
By completing the MA course, you will develop key employability skills including thinking analytically, effective essay-writing, research methods in analytical psychology and a broader understanding of depth psychological thinking, applicable to clinical and academic work. Our course could lead you to study for a PhD in Psychosocial and Psychoanalytic Studies/Jungian and Post-Jungian Studies or to work in clinical or non-clinical settings.
Topics covered on the course include:
The history of analytical psychology, including key contributions made by women
Intellectual precursors to, and influences on, Jung's psychology
Key Jungian and Post-Jungian texts
The role and place of mythology in Jung's thinking
Jung's psychology of religion
Central Jungian concepts, their clinical utility and their relevance in a contemporary context
The applicability of Jung's thought to other academic disciplines
The utility of Jung's psychology to understanding culture and society
Our Pre-Sessional course in ‘Basic Jungian Concepts’ allows you to start our MA course with a firm foundation in Jungian concepts.
Why we're great.
Work with leading academics from across the spectrum of Jungian theory and practice
Free access to an optional online pre-sessional course focusing on Jungian and Post-Jungian Studies
We take an interdisciplinary approach with links to sociology, philosophy, literature and business
Our expert staff
Our Department of Psychosocial and Psychoanalytic Studies is internationally recognised as one of the leading departments for work that focuses on the role of the unconscious mind in mental health, as well as in culture and society generally. Our research and teaching is deeply grounded in knowledge deriving from clinical practice, to which our highest standards of academic thinking are then applied. You will gain the opportunity to work with and be taught by senior clinicians and world-class scholars in their fields.
Specialist facilities
If you are studying within our Department of Psychosocial and Psychoanalytic Studies, you will have access to our extensive facilities to aid your learning and research. In particular, our Albert Sloman Library is well stocked with books, journals, electronic resources and major archives relevant to our work and, in addition, we have our own library of specialist books and journals.
We hold free evening Open Seminars on topics relevant to psychoanalysis which are open to students, staff and members of the public.
Your future
Our graduates go on to a number of different destinations, including further study and training in psychoanalysis, Jungian analysis, or psychoanalytic psychotherapy.
Many of our students are already professionals, clinical and non-clinical, so return to their existing fields, either in jobs or further training, and use study with us to deepen their understanding of their work.
"This course provided me with a good, solid understanding of Jungian theory and practice and its application from a psychosocial perspective. I particularly liked that we were constantly challenged to consider Jungian psychology from a critical and reflective perspective which has proven to be beneficial in my training as a Jungian analyst. I think the course enabled me to have a more objective and balanced analytical attitude than otherwise would have been the case."
Nicholas, MA Jungian and Post-Jungian Studies
Entry requirements
UK entry requirements
We will consider applications with an overall grade of 2:2 and above, and those with requisite experience in the field on a case-by-case basis. If you have any questions about your eligibility for the course, please contact the Dr Mark Saban at msaban@essex.ac.uk.
With your online application you must submit a personal statement; this should detail the reasons for wanting to study the course, including any relevant experience (work or voluntary) that may support your application.
International & EU entry requirements
We accept a wide range of qualifications from applicants studying in the EU and other countries. Get in touch with any questions you may have about the qualifications we accept. Remember to tell us about the qualifications you have already completed or are currently taking.
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English language requirements
IELTS 6.5 overall with a minimum component score of 5.5
If you do not meet our IELTS requirements then you may be able to complete a pre-sessional English pathway that enables you to start your course without retaking IELTS.
Additional Notes
The University uses academic selection criteria to determine an applicant’s ability to successfully complete a course at the University of Essex. Where appropriate, we may ask for specific information relating to previous modules studied or work experience.
Structure
Course structure
This online course is taught through distance learning, meaning all classes and meetings will be virtual.
Our research-led teaching is continually evolving to address the latest challenges and breakthroughs in the field. The following modules are based on the current course structure and may change in response to new curriculum developments and innovation.
Teaching and learning disclaimer
Following the impact of the pandemic, we made changes to our teaching and assessment to ensure our current students could continue with their studies uninterrupted and safely.
The teaching and assessment methods listed show what is currently planned for 2021 entry; changes may be necessary if, by the beginning of this course, we need to adapt the way we’re delivering them due to the external environment, and to allow you to continue to receive the best education possible safely and seamlessly.
Components and modules explained
Components
Components are the blocks of study that make up your course. A component may have a set module which you must study, or a number of modules from which you can choose.
Each component has a status and carries a certain number of credits towards your qualification.
Status
What this means
Core
You must take the set module for this component and you must pass. No failure can be permitted.
Core with Options
You can choose which module to study from the available options for this component but you must pass. No failure can be permitted.
Compulsory
You must take the set module for this component. There may be limited opportunities to continue on the course/be eligible for the qualification if you fail.
Compulsory with Options
You can choose which module to study from the available options for this component. There may be limited opportunities to continue on the course/be eligible for the qualification if you fail.
Optional
You can choose which module to study from the available options for this component. There may be limited opportunities to continue on the course/be eligible for the qualification if you fail.
The modules that are available for you to choose for each component will depend on several factors, including which modules you have chosen for other components, which modules you have completed in previous years of your course, and which term the module is taught in.
Modules
Modules are the individual units of study for your course. Each module has its own set of learning outcomes and assessment criteria and also carries a certain number of credits.
In most cases you will study one module per component, but in some cases you may need to study more than one module. For example, a 30-credit component may comprise of either one 30-credit module, or two 15-credit modules, depending on the options available.
Modules may be taught at different times of the year and by a different department or school to the one your course is primarily based in. You can find this information from the module code. For example, the module code HR100-4-FY means:
HR
100
4
FY
The department or school the module will be taught by.
In this example, the module would be taught by the Department of History.
What do you know about Jung’s theories on myth? How do you position this writing within his work as a whole? And how did Jung deploy his psychological theories to critique science, religion and society? Examine key Jungian texts in depth, critically exploring and analysing his work and its application.
Jung in Contexts: Historical, Philosophical, Cultural
(30 CREDITS)
What do you understand about Jung’s collaborative relationship with Freud and about their divergence? Explore the historical, philosophical, cultural and religious background of analytical psychology. This module focuses on issues specific to Jung and how this led to developments in analytical psychology, while building a comparative and contextual view of the subject.
Key Concepts in Jungian and Post-Jungian Analytical Psychology
(30 CREDITS)
What are the central theoretical concepts of analytical psychology and how have these been developed by Post-Jungians? How can these ideas be located within critical, comparative and experiential perspectives? This module is taught by internationally recognised clinicians and will foster a deeper understanding of the psyche as it has emerged through the analytic encounter.
What political and social roles can psychotherapists employ? How does depth psychology add value to a particular debate or discipline? Can you construct a multi-disciplinary approach to gender? Analyse the applicability of Jungian and post-Jungian thought through a range of problems in contemporary Western society while evaluating current controversies regarding Jungian and post-Jungian psychology.
What interests you? Do you want to deepen your knowledge, build invaluable research skills and develop your academic freedom? Your dissertation lets you study a topic of your choosing, in depth, with supervision and guidance from our world-leading academics.
We hold Open Days for all our applicants throughout the year. Our Colchester Campus events are a great way to find out more about studying at Essex, and give you the chance to:
tour our campus and accommodation
find out answers to your questions about our courses, student finance, graduate employability, student support and more
meet our students and staff
If the dates of our organised events aren’t suitable for you, feel free to get in touch by emailing tours@essex.ac.uk and we’ll arrange an individual campus tour for you.
We aim to respond to applications within two weeks. If we are able to offer you a place, you will be contacted via email.
For information on our deadline to apply for this course, please see our ‘how to apply’ information.
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