University of Essex
Psychodynamic Practice BA (Hons)
University of Essex

Key Course Facts

Student Reviews

Below you can see course specific reviews of 50 graduates of Psychodynamic Practice BA (Hons) and other courses in Applied Psychology at University of Essex for each of the survey questions in comparison to the average for all UK degree courses in Applied Psychology.

Overall student satisfaction
78 /100
50 total respondents

Primarily based on data from undergraduate degree students.

The NSS is commissioned by the Office for Students

Salary

Salary of Graduates in Psychology

Important: Salary data below is not course specific, but contains data of all students of Applied Psychology at the university. Due to data collection methodology, salary data is mainly based on data related to undergraduate students.

  15 months after graduation 3 years after graduation 5 years after graduation
Median salary £23000 £21500 £25000
25-75 percentile range £19000 - £26000 £17000 - £27000 £20000 - £32500


Salary of all UK Graduates of Psychology

  15 months after graduation 3 years after graduation 5 years after graduation
Median salary £23667 £20777 £24506
25-75 percentile range £20540 - £27115 £16215 - £26349 £18533 - £31090

Course Description

Formerly BA Therapeutic Care

Are you fascinated by relationships and personality development, or intrigued by people’s behaviour, what causes you to act as you do and what can lead to emotional or psychological difficulties? Do you want to learn about and develop ways of helping those who are in need? Laying the foundations for a career in a caring profession, whether education, health or social care our course will give you a solid basis in psychodynamic thinking, child and adult development, and the dynamics of therapeutic interventions in organisations.

Whether you want to work with troubled infants in the nursery, children with emotional and behavioural difficulties in schools or children’s homes, adults in social care and mental health settings, the elderly or those with learning difficulties our degree leaves you fully prepared to make a difference. We equip you with what you need to take up a post in a range of education, health and social care settings. Includes a Placement in each year of study. There are no exams in this course.

Topics include:

  • Child, adolescent and adult development
  • Attachment theory
  • Working with groups
  • Psychodynamic counselling
  • Anxiety and depression
  • Trauma and violence
  • Psychosis
  • Looked after children
  • Eating disorders
  • Creating effective learning environments
  • Organisational dynamics and systems theory
  • Therapeutic communities
  • Psychodynamic interventions in non-clinical settings

Through the inclusion of an observational and work placement, giving you invaluable experience within your chosen sector, this course enables you to put theory and practice together as well as a gradual entry into the world of employment. We help you to explore and understand the kind of role you are preparing for so you graduate with a valuable balance of theoretical understanding and useful practical experience – rare qualities giving you the edge needed for to successfully gain employment upon graduation.

Jobs & Career Perspectives

15 months after graduation, graduates of this course were asked about what they do and, if they are working, about their current job and their perspectives.

Current jobs

Required skill level of job after 15 months

Jobs of graduates of this course (15 months after graduation)

Example below based on all graduates of Psychodynamic Practice BA (Hons) at University of Essex

25% Engineering professionals
10% Administrative occupations
10% Elementary occupations
5% Skilled trades occupations
5% Information Technology Professionals
5% Science, engineering and technology associate professionals
5% Business and public service associate professionals
5% Information Technology Professionals
5% Skilled trades occupations
5% Elementary occupations

Entry Requirements / Admissions

UCAS Tariff of Accepted Students for this course

Requirements for international students / English requirements

IELTS academic test score (similar tests may be accepted as well)

    • 6.5
    • Graduate Degrees
    • 6.0
    • Undergraduate Degrees
Get advice on which foundation courses are best for you to still study Psychodynamic Practice, BA (Hons), if you do not meet the minimum requirements in terms of UCAS score, A levels, or English language requirements.

Costs

Tuition Fees Psychodynamic Practice BA (Hons)

England UK £9250 year 1
Northern Ireland £9250 year 1
Scotland £9250 year 1
Wales £9250 year 1
Channel Islands £9250 year 1
Ireland £9250 year 1
EU £19500 year 1
International £19500 year 1

Additional fee information

Fees displayed are for 2024-25 entry. Fees may increase for each academic intake and each academic year of study.

Average student cost of living in the UK

Rent £518
Water, gas electricity, internet (at home) £50
Supermarket shopping £81
Clothing £35
Eating out £33
Alcohol £27
Takeaways / food deliveries £30
Going out / entertainment (excl.alcohol, food) £24
Holidays and weekend trips £78
Transport within city £17
Self-care / sports £20
Stationary / books £13
Mobile phone / internet £13
Cable TV / streaming £7
Insurance £51
Other £95
  
Average student cost of living £1092

London costs approx 34% more than average, mainly due to rent being 67% higher than average of other cities. For students staying in student halls, costs of water, gas, electricity, wifi are generally included in the rental. Students in smaller cities where accommodation is in walking/biking distance transport costs tend to be significantly smaller.

How to apply

Application deadline:

January 1, 2025

This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.

Possible Entry Points:

  • year 1 (Default entry point)
  • year 2
  • year 3

University Rankings

Positions of University of Essex in top UK and global rankings.

Rankings of University of Essex in related subject specific rankings.

Social Studies & Humanities

    • #18 
    • #28 
    Psychology
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 09 September, 2023]
    • #38 
    • #50 
    Psychology
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 08 June, 2023]
    • #21 
    • #151 
    Psychology
    GRAS Global Ranking of Academic Subjects - ShanghaiRanking
    [Published 19 July, 2022]
    • #30 
    • #176 
    Psychology
    THE World University Rankings by Subject
    [Published 26 October, 2022]
    • #34 
    • #301 
    Psychology
    QS World University Rankings By Subject
    [Published 22 March, 2023]
    • #34 
    • #362 
    Psychology
    URAP University Ranking by Academic Performance - By Field
    [Published 22 July, 2023]

See all 27 university rankings of University of Essex

About University of Essex

The University of Essex, is a public, research university where curiosity prevails and thinking outside the box isn’t just encouraged, it’s expected. Based in the county of the same name, Essex, the main campus is located in Wivenhoe Park, near Colchester. It is home to the university’s three faculties, Humanities, Science & Health and Social Sciences, as well as a very large community of local rabbits, and other small fauna typical of the English countryside.

List of 921 Bachelor and Master Courses from University of Essex - Course Catalogue

Student composition of University of Essex

undergraduates:
12070
postgraduates:
3690
Total:
15760
  • Life at The Towers - University of Essex Accommodation Colchester Campus
  • MA Jungian and Post-Jungian Studies at the University of Essex
  • Interview with Shaun Barbour, Top Undergraduate Law Graduate 2019 | University of Essex Online
  • Let’s Speak to our Modern Languages Graduates at the University of Essex
  • Why Study at Essex Business School in Southend?

Where is this programme taught

Colchester Campus
map marker Show on map

Similar courses

Program University Student satis­faction Unem­ployed Drop­out Tuition (UK) Tuition (Inter­national) UCAS Tariff City
Psychology with Counselling and Psychotherapy Integrated Foundation Year BSc University of Cumbria - - - £6125 £8565 - Carlisle On campus Full-time
Counselling and Psychotherapy (Humanistic Approaches) BSc (Hons) University of Derby 84% 0% 15% £9250 £14900 123 Derby On campus Full-time
Psychosocial and Psychoanalytic Studies (Including Placement Year) BA (Hons) University of Essex - - - £9250 £19500 - Colchester On campus Full-time
Counselling and Psychotherapy (Humanistic Approaches) with Foundation Year BSc (Hons) University of Derby 84% 3% 20% £9250 £14900 121 Derby On campus Full-time
Psychosocial and Psychoanalytic Studies BA (Hons) University of Essex - - - £9250 £19500 - Colchester On campus Full-time
Psychodynamic Practice BA (Hons) University of Essex - - - £9250 £19500 - Colchester On campus Full-time
Psychosocial Community Work BA (Hons) University of East London - - - £9250 £14160 - London On campus Full-time
Psychosocial and Psychoanalytic Studies (Including Year Abroad) BA (Hons) University of Essex - - - £9250 £19500 - Colchester On campus Full-time
Psychology, Psychotherapy and Counselling with foundation year BSc (Hons) University of Bolton 88% 10% 5% £9250 £51000 102 Bolton On campus Full-time
Psychosocial and Psychoanalytic Studies (Including Foundation Year) BA (Hons) University of Essex - - - £9250 £19500 - Colchester On campus Full-time