Psychoanalytic Studies

Description

Our multidisciplinary BA American (United States) Studies with Film enables you to assess American contributions to our understanding of political, historical, social and cultural perspectives of the world. You combine studies of the US with a number of options in film studies offered by our Departments of Literature, Film, and Theatre Studies, and History, and School of Philosophy and Art History. You also have an opportunity to extend your experiences further through a spending your third year at an American university, and write a final-year dissertation on a topic of interest to you.

Detailed Course Facts

• GBP 9000 Year (EEA)
• GBP 11950 Year (Non-EEA)

• English

Course Content

Our courses are characterised by choice and flexibility. Studying at Essex is about discovering yourself, so your course combines compulsory ('core') and optional modules to ensure you gain key knowledge in the discipline while having as much freedom as possible to explore your own interests. Our modules change from year to year in response to new developments and innovation, but our module directory can show you which modules are available to our current students.

Example structure

Because of our interdisciplinary approach, many of our courses offer a wide selection of available modules, often including options from departments other than your own. Your course content will therefore depend on your own unique interests, but the structure below gives an example of what’s available to you.

Year 1

• The Enlightenment
• Introduction to US - Literature
• Introduction to US – History
• Introduction to US - Politics
• Introduction to US – Sociology
• Introduction to Film

Year 2

• American Studies 2nd year Seminar
• Social Entrepreneurs, Sustainability and Community Action
• Doing Research for a BA Dissertation
• The Special Relationship? Anglo-American Relations 1850-2005
• Narrative and Film

Year 3

Year abroad at a university in the United States

Year 4

• The Imagined South
• American Society: Ethnic Encounters in the Making of the USA
• American Documentary and Film Final Year Dissertation

English Language Requirements

IELTS band : 6

To study at this university, you have to speak English. We advice you to

Requirements

• A-levels: ABB-BBB, including A-level subjects which require demonstration of essay writing skills
• GCSE English: C
• IB: 32-30 points (we consider IB certificates at the Higher level on a case-by-case basis)
• Achievement of the Access to HE Diploma with a minimum of 6 level three credits at distinction and the remainder at merit (or above) or achievement of the Access to HE Diploma with a minimum of 45 level three credits at merit (or above).

English language requirements for applicants whose first language is not English: IELTS 6.0 overall with minimum 5.5 in each component (or equivalent). Different requirements apply for second year entry.

Work Experience

No work experience is required.

Related Scholarships*

• Academic Excellence Scholarship

  "The Academic Excellence Scholarship can provide up to a 50 % reduction in tuition per semester. These scholarships will be renewed if the student maintains superior academic performance during each semester of their 3-year Bachelor programme. The scholarship will be directly applied to the student’s tuition fees."

• Access Bursary

  Bursary for UK students all subjects where the variable tuition fee rate is payable.

• Alumni Bursary

  Alumni Bursary for UK Undergraduate students

* The scholarships shown on this page are suggestions first and foremost. They could be offered by other organisations than University of Essex.

Funding

For up-to-date information on funding opportunities at the University of Essex please visit: www.essex.ac.uk/funding.

Psychological Perspectives (Psychoanalytic Studies) at the University of Essex offers a comprehensive exploration of the theories and practices associated with psychoanalysis. This programme is designed to provide students with an in-depth understanding of psychoanalytic thought, its historical development, and its application within contemporary psychological and clinical contexts. Students engage with key figures such as Sigmund Freud, Melanie Klein, Jacques Lacan, and others, studying their contributions to the understanding of the human mind, unconscious processes, and developmental psychology. The curriculum covers foundational topics including the history of psychoanalysis, theoretical frameworks, and the methodological approaches used in psychoanalytic research and practice.

The programme combines theoretical instruction with practical insights, often incorporating case studies, clinical examples, and discussions on psychoanalytic techniques. Students may also examine the role of psychoanalysis within broader mental health services, culture, and society. The course aims to develop critical thinking skills, enabling students to evaluate different perspectives within psychoanalytic theory and its relevance to contemporary psychological issues such as identity, trauma, and mental health treatment.

Research opportunities are integrated into the programme, encouraging students to pursue independent study in specific areas of interest within psychoanalytic studies. The programme also emphasizes the importance of interdisciplinary approaches, connecting psychoanalytic concepts with literature, philosophy, sociology, and other fields. Graduates of the programme are prepared for careers in mental health, research, social work, or further postgraduate study in clinical psychology or psychoanalysis.

The university’s resources include access to a vibrant academic community, expert faculty members with diverse specializations, and facilities conducive to advanced research and learning. Overall, the Psychoanalytic Studies programme at the University of Essex aims to foster a nuanced understanding of psychoanalysis as both a theoretical framework and a practical approach to understanding human behavior and mental processes.