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MSt - Master of Studies
University of Oxford
Part Time
OCT-25
1 year
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MSt - Master of Studies
University of Oxford
Part Time
OCT-25
1 year
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About the course
A one year part-time graduate course following on from the PG Diploma in Psychodynamic Practice, providing training in advanced clinical work and research methodology in psychodynamic practice, involving the opportunity to undertake supervised original research.
The course forms part of the Oxford University Master’s Programme in Psychodynamic Studies which is currently accredited by the UPCA (Universities Psychotherapy and Counselling Association). The accreditation may be liable to change but all students should apply for student membership of UPCA on starting the course. In addition, should you progress with your studies, you can apply individually to the BACP (British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy) after completion of the PGDip (Register) and after completion of the masters (Accreditation).
The MSt course seeks to consolidate the clinical and academic work of the programme and provides training in advanced clinical work and research methodology, with the undertaking of supervised research. It is primarily orientated towards increasing the understanding and application of counselling/psychotherapy research in practice. The course is designed to bring you to an advanced level of professional competence.
Assessment
Assessment is primarily by an individually-researched dissertation and viva voce examination. The dissertation, which must not be more than 15,000 words, must be submitted in September. The subject matter, be this qualitative or quantitative, must be approved by the research tutor in consultation with the Director of Counselling Courses, and where appropriate the external examiner.
Graduate destinations
Graduates of this programme are working in various counselling settings, including schools, university, NHS and private practice.
As a minimum, applicants should hold or be predicted to achieve the equivalent of the following UK qualifications or their equivalent: a first-class or strong upper second-class undergraduate degree with honours as a minimum, in any subject. It is necessary to have successfully completed the PGDip in Psychodynamic Practice, or to be currently studying on the second year of the PGDip, in order to apply to this course. For reasons of professional accreditation, applicants must have maintained membership of UPCA during any gap between the courses, and will normally be expected to have continued clinical placement work and relevant CPD. For applicants with a degree from the USA, the minimum GPA normally sought is 3.5 out of 4.0.
Students living in
Domestic
£6,945 per year
Students from Domestic
The above mentioned fee is for 23-24 entry. There may be a slight increase in the year 24-25.
£14,330 per year
Students from EU
The above mentioned fee is for 23-24 entry. There may be a slight increase in the year 24-25.
£14,330 per year
Students from International
The above mentioned fee is for 23-24 entry. There may be a slight increase in the year 24-25.
