MA Psychoanalysis
Join the World's Leading Online Masters Degree in Psychoanalysis.
Distance learning with synchronous and asynchronous options. Tuition investment <6,000 €. Scholarships available for all admitted students.
Our Masters in Psychoanalysis is a 100% online, research-driven MA taught by world leading psychoanalytic scholars like Bruce Fink, Jamieson Webster, Bracha Ettinger, Todd McGowan, Luce Irigaray and others. Designed for deep academic and intellectual work combining Freud, Lacan, Jung and others with contemporary theory in a globally networked learning environment.
About the Program
Join the World's Leading Online Masters Degree in Psychoanalysis.
100% Online MA in Psychoanalysis
Join our MA in Psychoanalysis from anywhere in the world with a schedule that adapts to your life. Our fully distance learning MA in Psychoanalysis follows an online format that allows you to balance work, family, and research while joining live seminars, global discussions, and flexible self-paced study.
Research Focused Psychoanalysis MA
The Distance Learning MA in Psychoanalysis is focused on your research interest. Supervision, seminars, discussions and readings are aimed to aid your work in the psychoanalytic studies.
MA with Affordable Tuition
Our tuition allows you to stay out of debt and enjoy learning as liberation. The baseline tuition for the MA in Psychoanalysis is 6.000€. Every applicant receives a tuition-reduction scholarship. Tuition can be paid in installments. And once you graduate, you will become a co-owner of the GCAS College Dublin.
Global Psychoanalytic Community
Join a truly global community of scholars, clinicians, and researchers committed to advancing psychoanalytic thought. Our international cohort brings diverse perspectives to every seminar, creating a vibrant space for dialogue. Students build lasting intellectual and professional relationships that extend far beyond the program and shape their ongoing analytic practice.
A Word From The Director
"In a time of profound global transformation, understanding the forces that move us is essential. The MA in Psychoanalysis creates a rigorous space to engage with these dynamics."
Curriculum
Distinguished Past Faculty and Lecturers
Agata Vielik-Robson
Alain Badiou
Bracha L. Ettinger
Bruce Fink
Daniel Tutt
Eric Jobe
Florian Kleinau
Franco Berardi
Gayatri Spivak
James Madden
Julie Reshe
Luce Irigaray
Marcus Pound
Mario D'Amato
Simon Critchley
Todd McGowan
Vanessa Sinclair
These distinguished scholars have contributed to GCAS's mission of accessible, world-class education.
Here's a brief introduction to the program.
Learn from World-Class Faculty
The faculty of the online Master’s in Psychoanalysis includes internationally recognized scholars, published authors, and practitioners who shape contemporary psychoanalytic theory and research across the globe.
Your Career
This program prepares you for leadership roles across academia, industry, and public service.
Academia & Research
Pursue doctoral studies or research positions at leading universities worldwide.
Public Policy
Shape policy at NGOs, government agencies, and international organizations.
Cultural Institutions
Lead at museums, foundations, and cultural organizations.
Consulting
Apply critical thinking skills to strategy and management consulting.
Writing & Publishing
Pursue careers in journalism, publishing, and content creation.
Education
Teach at secondary or post-secondary institutions.
Investment
Financial Aid Available
Every accepted student receives tuition reduction scholarships. We are committed to making education accessible.
Admission Requirements
Frequently Asked Questions
The Master’s in Psychoanalysis is designed to be completed within one year, though many students finish in approximately 15 months. Flexible pacing allows participants to extend their studies up to two years, depending on individual circumstances and research timelines.
After completing the 10 required courses, you students in the online MA in Psychoanalysis work closely with a chosen supervisor to develop a 20,000-word Master’s thesis. Supervision is matched to each student’s research focus, ensuring rigorous academic guidance throughout the thesis process.
In the MA in Psychoanalysis, you complete 10 courses (3 ECTS credits each). You may choose one elective and take one course as an independent study, allowing you to tailor the program to your research interests. All courses are delivered in a short-course online format, meeting four times per course, typically on weekends—designed to fit advanced academic study into your schedule.
Yes. The MA in Psychoanalysis is 100% online, including live seminars, coursework, supervision, and thesis development. The program is designed for global participation without any on-campus requirements. However, we do also offer in-person seminars (that are also streamed) at least once per year across the globe.
No. The online MA in Psychoanalysis welcomes applicants from all academic and professional backgrounds. Prior experience in psychology is not required; motivation and intellectual curiosity are central to admission.
You will study Freud, Lacan, post-Freudian theory, and contemporary psychoanalysis alongside philosophy, political theory, and cultural analysis. You will also study other perspectives of psychoanalysis like that of Carl Jung. The program emphasizes research skills, close reading, and advanced theoretical analysis.
Yes. The Master’s degree in Psychoanalysis is research-driven and designed to prepare students for doctoral-level (PhD) study in psychoanalysis and related fields. It also prepares you for formal psychoanalytic training with our partnering institution.
Yes. The online psychoanalysis master’s program uses a short-course format with weekend seminars, allowing you to balance advanced academic study with professional and personal commitments.
This program combines elite faculty, global access, flexible online study, affordable tuition, and a strong research focus, making it one of the most distinctive online Master’s degrees in psychoanalysis worldwide.
The online MA in Psychoanalysis is taught by internationally recognized scholars and practitioners who actively shape contemporary psychoanalytic theory and critical thought. Faculty include Jamieson Webster, Bruce Fink, Todd McGowan, and Franco “Bifo” Berardi, Bracha Ettinger, among others.