(MA) Master of Arts
Jungian and Post-Jungian Studies
Current
University of Essex
University of Essex
Psychosocial and Psychoanalytic Studies
Distance Learning
Masters
Part-time
MA C893ZP
08/05/2024
Details
Professional accreditation
None
Admission criteria
We will consider those with requisite experience in the field on a case-by-case basis.
A personal statement is essential - detailing the reasons for wanting to study the course, including any relevant experience (work or voluntary) that may support application.
This course requires an interview.
IELTS (International English Language Testing System) code
If English is not your first language, we require IELTS 6.5 overall with a minimum score of 5.5 in all components.
If you do not meet our IELTS requirements then you may be able to complete a pre-sessional English
pathway that enables you to start your course without retaking IELTS.
Additional Notes
The University uses academic selection criteria to determine an applicant’s ability to
successfully complete a course at the University of Essex. Where appropriate, we may ask
for specific information relating to previous modules studied or work experience.
Course qualifiers
A course qualifier is a bracketed addition to your course title to denote a specialisation or pathway that you have achieved via the completion of specific modules during your course. The
specific module requirements for each qualifier title are noted below. Eligibility for any selected qualifier will be determined by the department and confirmed by the final year Board of
Examiners. If the required modules are not successfully completed, your course title will remain as described above without any bracketed addition. Selection of a course qualifier is
optional and student can register preferences or opt-out via Online Module Enrolment (eNROL).
None
Rules of assessment
Rules of assessment are the rules, principles and frameworks which the University uses to calculate your course progression and final results.
Additional notes
You must complete all core and compulsory modules and the required number of optional modules (as noted on the full-time version of this course) during your two years of study. When you start your course, please contact your School or Department office to agree on the sequence in which you will take your core, compulsory and optional modules.
External examiners
Dr Philip Goss
Director Counselling and Psychotherapy
University of Warwick
External Examiners provide an independent overview of our courses, offering their expertise and help towards our continual improvement of course content, teaching, learning, and assessment.
External Examiners are normally academics from other higher education institutions, but may be from the industry, business or the profession as appropriate for the course.
They comment on how well courses align with national standards, and on how well the teaching, learning and assessment methods allow students to develop and demonstrate the relevant knowledge and skills needed to achieve their awards.
External Examiners who are responsible for awards are key members of Boards of Examiners. These boards make decisions about student progression within their course and about whether students can receive their final award.
Programme aims
This course takes an informative, critical, and reflective stance to Jungian and Post-Jungian thought.
It analyses in detail key texts of Jung on myth, science, religion, and society as well as on psychological theory; investigates the historical, philosophical, and cultural background of analytical psychology; examines the central theoretical concepts of the field both as originally proposed by Jung and as developed by subsequent analytical psychologists; including fostering critical reflection on course content and the process of learning informed by these concepts; and explores the applicability of Jungian and Post-Jungian modes of enquiry in diverse social and cultural fields with special reference to pressing problems in contemporary Western societies.
It also prepares students to undertake independent research on topics involving Jungian and Post-Jungian thought.
Learning outcomes and learning, teaching and assessment methods
On successful completion of the programme a graduate should demonstrate knowledge and skills as follows:
A: Knowledge and understanding
A1: Thorough knowledge and critical understanding of Jung's writings on myth and of the various means (empirical, philosophical, rhetorical, etc.) by which he articulates and substantiates his psychological theory and deploys it in his critique of science, religion, and society.
A2: Thorough knowledge and critical understanding of the location of analytical psychology within the context of other relevant historical, cultural, philosophical, methodological, socio-political, and clinical dismodules.
A3: Thorough knowledge and critical understanding of the core ideas in Jungian and post-Jungian thought and the ability to reflect critically on course content and the process of learning informed by these concepts.
A4: Thorough knowledge and critical understanding of the possibilities and limitations of applying analytical psychology to various socio-cultural fields or topics.
Learning methods
A1 to A4 are acquired primarily through the four modules Key Texts of C. G. Jung (PA971) addressing A1, Jung in Contexts (PA972) addressing A2, Key Concepts in Jungian and Post-Jungian Psychology (PA973) addressing A3, and Selected Applications of Analytical Psychology (PA974) addressing A4.
These modules consist of set readings and seminars that include exposition by the seminar leader, group discussion, and small group work. Some seminars in PA973 also include the writing and discussion of learning journal entries.
Outcomes A1 to A4 are additionally acquired from research forums, individual dissertation research, one-to-one tutorials, written feedback on essays, and encouragement of students’‘ independent learning.
Assessment methods
Outcome A1 is assessed by a 1,000-word critical commentary and a 4,000-word essay.
Outcome A2 is assessed by a 15 minute presentation and a 4,000-word essay.
Outcome A3 is assessed by a 3,000-word essay, 8 x learning journal entries (ungraded), and 2,000-word reflective report.
Outcome A4 is assessed by a 5,000-word essay.
Outcomes A1 to A4 are additionally assessed by a 12,000-word dissertation.
B: Intellectual and cognitive skills
B1: Ability critically to evaluate the guiding ideas, underlying assumptions, forms of argument, and uses of Jung.
B2: Ability to evaluate critically both primary and secondary sources for the historical, cultural, and philosophical contexts of analytical psychology.
B3: Ability to evaluate the coherence and significance of concepts within analytical psychology and to reflect critically on course content and the process of learning informed by these concepts.
B4: Ability to apply analytical psychological theory to a chosen cultural or social issue, remaining aware of the methodological problems involved.
B5: Ability to design and carry out a research project.
Learning methods
Outcomes B1 to B4 are acquired through the four modules Key Texts of C. G. Jung (PA971) addressing B1, Jung in Contexts (PA972) addressing B2, Key Concepts in Jungian and Post-Jungian Psychology (PA973) addressing B3, and Selected Applications of Analytical Psychology (PA974) addressing B4.
These modules consist of set readings and seminars that include exposition by the seminar leader, group discussion, and small group work. Some seminars in PA973 also include the writing and discussion of learning journal entries.
Along with outcome B5, outcomes B1 to B4 are also acquired from, research forums, individual dissertation research, one-to-one tutorials, feedback on essays, and encouragement of students’‘ independent learning.
Assessment methods
Outcomes B1 to B5 are assessed as follows:
B1 by a 1,000-word critical commentary and a 4,000-word essay (for PA971);
B2 by a 15-minute presentation and a 4,000-word essay (for PA972);
B3 by a 3,000-word essay, 8 x learning journal entries (ungraded), and 2,000-word reflective report (for PA973);
B4 by a 5,000 word essay (for PA974).
B5 by a 2,000-word research proposal and a 15-minute presentation and a 12,000-word dissertation (for PA981).
The dissertation (PA981) especially addresses B5 but also assesses all the intellectual and cognitive skills acquired on the course.
C: Practical skills
C1: Ability to compose knowledgeable, critical, appropriately referenced, coherently structured, and clearly written academic essays.
C2: Ability to undertake a substantial research project, applying appropriate theoretical and methodological frameworks and making effective use of library and other relevant resources (including electronic ones).
C3: Ability to produce a dissertation as a longer piece of written work that demonstrates all the qualities mentioned in C1 but is based on more in-depth research.
C4: Ability to synthesise reflections on learning into a coherent reflective report.
Learning methods
Outcome C1 is acquired primarily through individual work on essays, one-to-one tutorials, research forums, written feedback on essays, and basic guidance included in the Post-Graduate Student Handbook and MySkills pages on the University website.
Outcomes C2 and C3 are acquired by the same means as C1 and additionally by individual dissertation work, scheduled introductions to the University Library, and research forums.
Outcome C4 is acquired by the learning journal and reflective report component in PA973.
Assessment methods
Outcome C1 is assessed by the above-mentioned assessments for PA971, PA972, PA973 and PA974, C2 and C3 are assessed by the above-mentioned assessments for PA981, and Outcome C4 is assessed by the reflective report component of PA973.
D: Key skills
D1: Ability to write clearly, coherently, and concisely.
D2: (a) Ability to present word-processed essays and dissertation
(b) Ability to participate in email discussions
(c) Ability to make use of electronic research resources.
D3: Ability to identify, clarify, and propose solutions for problems within the field of analytical psychology.
D4: (a) Ability and willingness to discuss ideas with seminar leaders tutors/supervisors, and fellow students.
(b) Ability to respond positively to constructive oral and written feedback.
D5: Ability to write about and discuss orally the process of learning.
Learning methods
Outcomes D1 (a) and D4 (b) are acquired through the writing of essays and the dissertation, one-to-one tutorials, and attention to essay feedback.
Outcomes D4 (a) and D3 (b) are acquired through participation in seminars, research forums, and one-to-one tutorials.
Outcomes D2 (a) to D2 (c) are acquired through general participation in the culture of the University and the requirements of the degree, such participation being encouraged throughout the students period of study.
Outcome D3 (a) is acquired through writing essays and the dissertation and through research forums.
Outcome D5 is acquired through writing learning journal entries and a reflective report.
In all modules, students are encouraged to present ideas both in writing and orally in a manner that is intelligible to and respectful of others; to use knowledge and understanding to help further group discussions; and to give and receive constructive criticism in group discussions.
Assessment methods
Outcomes D1 to D3 are assessed by the assignments for PA971, PA972, PA973, PA974 and PA981.
Outcome D4 is assessed by the presentations in PA972.
Outcome D5 is assessed by the reflective report component of PA973.