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BA Psychosocial and Psychoanalytic Studies

University of Essex 🇬🇧 United Kingdom
BA Bachelor English

Course Overview

Course Overview This course offers a deep exploration of psychoanalytic theory, providing the foundational tools to understand the unconscious forces that shape human emotions, behaviors, and relationships. You will study the pioneering works of Freud, Jung, and Lacan, learning to apply psychodynamic concepts to individuals, groups, and even popular culture. It is designed for anyone seeking to understand the hidden psychological factors that influence our everyday lives and inner worlds. Key Program Highlights Study the pioneering theories of Sigmund Freud, Carl Jung, and Jacques Lacan Apply psychoanalytic concepts to understand individuals, groups, and organizational dynamics Explore the role of the unconscious in popular culture through film, literature, and television Examine key topics like trauma, child development, and current debates in depth psychology Learn from a department internationally recognized for its work on the unconscious mind

Available Intakes

October 2026
CampusColchester Campus
CityEssex
ModeFullTime
Duration36 Months
FeeGBP 20,475