This MA programme introduces a therapeutic dimension and a psychosocial perspective to the work with asylum seekers/refugees to make workers more therapeutically effective in their role.
In partnership with:
University of Essex
Organising tutor
Renos Papadopoulos
Course aims
• Develop a systematic understanding of the complexities of the various interconnecting contexts involved in the refugee situation.
• Meet challenges imposed by those wider societal parameters (changing legislation, political priorities, public opinion etc.) that affect refugees directly or indirectly.
• Conceptualise and formulate refugee related projects (for research and/or service purposes).
• Understand the theoretical, practical and experiential facets of conceptualising and working with refugees.
Is this course for you?
• Two modules are offered at the University of Essex and two at the Tavistock Clinic.
• Open to all professionals and non professional workers who are engaged in work with refugees in different capacities, from voluntary workers and social workers to managers and psychotherapists.
• This course can be combined with a PhD for students with suitable qualifications.
• Students are expected to undertake both a systematic observation of an organisation and a placement in a relevant institution/service.
Time commitment
One year. Wednesdays at the University of Essex and Thursdays at the Tavistock Clinic.
Assessment
Four essays plus a dissertation. MA degree from the University of Essex.
How to apply
Contact the course administrator for an application form or download from below.
Contact details for further information
01206 873745
cpsgradsec@essex.ac.uk
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Information on fees can be found here
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