MA Jungian and Post-Jungian Studies at University of Essex - UCAS

University of Essex

Degree level: Postgraduate

MA Jungian and Post-Jungian Studies (Taught)

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Course summary

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. 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.


How to apply

International applicants

International fee £18,800 EU students commencing their course in the 2021-22 academic year will be liable for the International fee. Fees will increase for each academic year of study.

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. Please contact the course director, Dr Kevin Lu, at: [email protected]. 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.


Fees and funding

Tuition fees

England £10000 Year 1
Northern Ireland £10000 Year 1
Scotland £10000 Year 1
Wales £10000 Year 1
Channel Islands £10000 Year 1
Republic of Ireland £10000 Year 1
EU £21700 Year 1
International £21700 Year 1

Additional fee information

Fees displayed are for 2024-25 entry. Fees for part-time courses are calculated pro-rata to the relevant full-time fee. Tuition fees may be subject to annual increases in each year of study in line with inflation.
MA Jungian and Post-Jungian Studies at University of Essex - UCAS