Freud and Psychoanalysis: An Introduction
Classes
Friday 02 May - Friday 11 July 2025, 6pm-7.30pm
11 sessions - Check class timetable
Overview
This course reviews the major concepts and historical development of psychoanalytic thinking as conceived originally by Freud. We will discuss and evaluate concepts such as:
- unconscious motivation
- psychosexual development
- the structure of the personality and the various defence mechanisms.
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Entry requirements
Entry requirements
Most of our short courses have no formal entry requirements and are open to all students.
This short course has no prerequisites.
As part of the enrolment process, you may be required to submit a copy of a suitable form of ID.
International students who wish to come to the UK to study a short course can apply for a Visitor visa. Please note that it is not possible to obtain a Student visa to study a short course.
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How to apply
How to apply
You register directly onto the classes you would like to take. Classes are filled on a first-come, first-served basis - so apply early. If you wish to take more than one short course, you can select each one separately and then register onto them together via our online application portal. There is usually no formal selection process, although some modules may have prerequisites and/or other requirements, which will be specified where relevant.