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PostgraduatePostgraduate Diploma

Psychodynamics of Human Development

Birkbeck, University of London
London, England
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2 yearsDuration
£12,600Per Year (Intl)
£8,550Home Fee
N/AContinuation Rate

Course Overview

Offered by Birkbeck, University of London, the PgDip Psychodynamics of Human Development provides a comprehensive postgraduate education in psychology. Based in London, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 2-year part-time structure. This MSc Psychodynamics of Human Development is taught jointly by the British Psychotherapy Foundation (BPF) and the Centre for Counselling at Birkbeck. It provides you with an understanding of human development from both a psychoanalytic/Jungian and a psychosocial perspective. Why choose this course? - As teaching on this course takes place in Birkbeck and the British Psychotherapy Foundation, you will benefit from the expertise of both academics and clinicians who are experts in the field. International tuition fees are £12,600 per year, home/UK fees are £8,550 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.5 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 100% student satisfaction rating, a median graduate salary of £25,500 within three years, and a 80% continuation rate.

What You'll Learn

Psychoanalytic Theory and Practice
Jungian Psychology and Development
Mother-Infant Observation and Analysis
Psychosocial Development Across the Lifespan
Research Methodologies in Psychodynamic Studies
Attachment Theory and Early Relationships
Qualitative Research Design and Critical Analysis
Dissertation: Psychodynamic Research Project
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

Postgraduate Requirement2:2

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic6.56666

L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£12,600

per year

Total Course Cost (2 years)£25,200

Home Student Fee

£8,550

regulated fee

Scholarships available for eligible students

Fees shown are for current entry. Fees may increase annually in line with inflation.

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Graduate Outcomes

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💼 Employment Breakdown

65%Working
5%Work & Study
10%Seeking Work
65%Professional Jobs
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