Programme Overview
The Master of Arts in Psychoanalysis is an 18-month part-time programme designed for professionals seeking to deepen their understanding of psychoanalytic theory, its historical development, and central concepts.
This theory-oriented programme — not clinical practice — combines academic rigour with critical thinking, preparing graduates for advanced analysis of psychological, cultural, and social phenomena. It provides an in-depth engagement with the Freudian, Jungian, and Lacanian traditions, as well as psychoanalysis in relation to religion, literature, and Eastern philosophy.
The programme is delivered entirely online with personalised one-on-one academic supervision throughout, making it accessible to academics, researchers, analysts, and thought leaders worldwide.
Programme Structure
Tier 1 — Theoretical Foundations (30 ECTS)
All units are compulsory, covering the essential theoretical foundations and central traditions of psychoanalytic thought. Units include: Introduction to Psychoanalysis · The Freudian Tradition · The Jungian Tradition · Desire and Interpretations · Figures in Psychoanalysis · Topics in Psychoanalysis · Independent Study · Psychoanalysis & Religion · Psychoanalysis & Eastern Philosophy · Psychoanalysis & Literature. Each unit: 3 ECTS.
Tier 2 — Research & Degree (60 ECTS)
The capstone of the programme. Students develop a precise psychoanalytical research question and complete an independently written Master's Thesis under individual academic supervision, demonstrating theoretical understanding, analytical precision, and methodological reflection.
Course Content & Traditions
The Freudian Tradition
Focus on Sigmund Freud's central writings and their theoretical logic. Analysis of Freud's model of the psyche, drive theory, and the significance of psychoanalysis as a theory of the subject and culture.
The Jungian Tradition
Devoted to C.G. Jung's analytical psychology. Key concepts include archetypes, the collective unconscious, symbolism and individuation, and their theoretical distinction from Freudian psychoanalysis.
The Lacanian Tradition
Covers Jacques Lacan's structuralist reinterpretation of Freud. Focus on the symbolic, the imaginary and the real, desire, and the role of language in the constitution of the subject.
Psychoanalysis & Culture
Examines psychoanalytic approaches to cultural and social phenomena. Applications to literature, art, ideology, media, and social structures.
Contemporary Developments
Overview of recent theoretical developments and debates within psychoanalysis. Addresses further developments of classical concepts and current theoretical controversies.
Who Is This Programme For?
Advance scholarly work in psychology, cultural studies, literature, film, or philosophy.
Deepen theoretical foundations to inform analytical and interpretive professional work.
Leaders, writers, and intellectuals seeking rigorous frameworks for understanding human nature and culture.
Apply psychoanalytic insight to educational psychology, group dynamics, and organisational learning.
Admission Requirements
Standard Route: A completed Bachelor's degree, preferably in humanities, social sciences, or cultural studies. English language proficiency at academic level is required. Relevant professional experience is beneficial.
Performance-Based Admission (PBA): An alternative route for candidates without formal academic qualifications. Students demonstrate academic ability through coursework performance. Final admission is based on performance during the course of study, not solely on formal qualifications.
Rolling Admission: No fixed intake dates — start your studies when it suits you best.