Psychoanalytic Psychotherapy

This is a two-year course in psychoanalytic psychotherapy, conducted as part of a four-year training programme in psychoanalytic psychotherapy. The course provides students with a comprehensive account of psychoanalytic systems as they have developed from the work of Sigmund Freud, Melanie Klein, Wilfred Bion and Donald Winnicott. The course provides a comprehensive conceptual and critical understanding of the theoretical basis of psychoanalytic psychotherapy, as well as a thorough training in the application of psychoanalytic theory to psychoanalytic clinical practice.

Admission Requirements To apply for the MSc in Psychoanalytic Psychotherapy at Trinity College Dublin, applicants must meet the following criteria: 1. Academic Qualifications: An upper second class honours primary degree or higher is required. Exceptions can be made for those in professions that did not require a primary degree at the time of entry, such as nursing, subject to approval by Trinity’s Graduate Studies Office. 2. Work Experience: For the Adult Strand, work in a related field is desirable. For the Child and Adolescent Strand, applicants typically work in various settings with children and adolescents. 3. Personal Factors: While a strong knowledge of psychoanalysis is not required, some understanding of its basic tenets is desirable. Engagement in personal therapy is also strongly recommended as it demonstrates a recognition of the nature of this field. 4. Readiness: Applicants should consider the timing of their application in relation to their life circumstances. The application process includes an appraisal to determine if the applicant is in a position to embark on this course at this time. 5. Interview: Entry to Strand I and Strand II is contingent upon a successful interview with the respective Training Institutes. Applicants who meet the academic qualifications and references will be invited to attend an interview. Successful completion of the interview is required for final acceptance into the four-year training programme. Students will be required to undergo Garda Vetting, English Language Requirements All applicants to Trinity are required to provide official evidence of proficiency in the English language. Applicants to this course are required to meet Band B (Standard Entry) English language requirements. For more details of qualifications that meet Band B, see the English Language Requirements page