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The MSc currently offers three different modes of attendance: Full-time, Part-time and Modular/Flexible attendance. All students must complete and pass all modules in order to gain the degree, regardless of the mode of attendance, but the order and pace at which modules must be completed varies, as explained further down.
Students should aware that the mode of attendance in many cases determines eligibility for funding and/or loan options, so students wishing to apply for funding or a student loan should consult with the relevant funding/loan entity prior to making a decision.
Overseas students should note that, in accordance to UK Immigration Regulations, Tier 4 visa students can only attend the programme on a Full-time basis. For further information concerning visa regulations and procedures please consult the UCL Prospective Students Immigration Information website.
Full-time attendance
Students in Full-time attendance register for and complete all five modules in one year.
Part-time attendance
Students in Part-time attendance complete all five modules in two years, as per the following schedule:
Year 1
- PSYCGT10: Fundamentals of Psychoanalytic Theory/Freud reading Seminars (30 Credits)
- PSYCGT11 Major Schools of Psychoanalysis (30 Credits)
- PSYCGT12 Core Psychoanalytic Theory (30 credits)
Year 2
- PSYCGT13 Applications of Psychoanalysis (30 credits) OR, for students in the Foundation Course Pathway, 99PSGFC1 - Institute of Psychoanalysis Foundation Course (30 credits)
- PSYCGT98 Dissertation (60 Credits)
Modular/Flexible attendance
Students complete all five modules in up to five years from enrolment. Modular/Flexible students select their module choices and module load year on year, in consultation with the Programme Tutor. Different module loads can be chosen in different years, and modules can be completed in any order, with the following constraints:
- PSYCGT10 must be taken in the first year
- PSYCGT98 must be taken in the final year
In addition, Modular/Flexible students in the Foundation Course Pathway will need to discuss and agree with the Programme Tutor when best to undertake 99PSGFC1. Typically students will not be permitted to take 99PSGFC1 unless in conjunction with PSYCGT11 and/or PSYCGT12, or until at least one of these modules has been completed.
Virtual / Distance Learning
All teaching is structured as small-group seminars and attendance is compulsory. It is therefore regretfully not possible to complete the programme through virtual/distance learning. It is also regretfully not possible to consider transfer of credits from any programme and/or institution at this time.