Entry requirements

How familiar do I need to be with Jungian psychology or with Jungian and archetypal studies before entering onto one of the courses?

It is expected that students will enter the program with varying degrees of knowledge about Jungian Psychology. For students with less familiarity with Jungian Psychology, our admissions advisors can make some recommendations of books to begin to read, and we may explore this with you as well at the interview stage.

Entry requirements vary depending on the training you wish to pursue.

The following will give an indication of what the pre-requisites are for each course. However, please note this list is meant as a general guide and is not necessarily exhaustive.

If you have some, but not all of the following, please contact admissions to discuss your application.

For all the courses, we are interested in candidates who demonstrate at interview and in their application form that they have: self-awareness and are able to reflect upon their life experience, an ability to cope with the emotional and academic demands of the course, an ability to work in groups, a commitment to anti-discriminatory practice, a wiliness to receive and use feedback well, and an ability to engage in personal development and self-learning. 

For the Diploma In Jungian Psychotherapeutic Counselling:

There are no formal academic requirements to enter this course other than the personal qualities listed above. However, all applicants need to demonstrate readiness to train as a professional counsellor and have undertaken the Introductory Workshop. Please note that although completion of the Introductory Workshop does not guarantee acceptance onto this course, it is a requirement for all applicants. 

Please note that you do not need to have completed the Introductory Workshop to submit an application for this course but this course must be undertaken prior to commencing the training.

For the Diploma In Jungian Psychotherapy:

Psychotherapy is a postgraduate profession and applicants are required to demonstrate that they are able to work at post-graduate level. Applicants will have ONE (or more) of the following:

• A degree in psychology or a related discipline (such as sociology, education, theology, philosophy, etc.) or

• A non-relevant degree (such as accounting, art, etc.)  

• Certificate in Therapeutic Skills or an equivalent Certificate in Counselling qualification 

• Experience of working with people in a helping capacity 

For the Advanced Diploma In Jungian Psychotherapy:

Applications are invited from psychotherapists registered with UKCP or BPC (or equivalent). Each application is considered individually. Most applicants will meet the following criteria:

·         have a degree or equivalent;

·         have completed a training in psychotherapeutic counselling or psychotherapy recognised by NCS, UKCP or BACP or similar and hold registration with one of these organisations;

·         have had at least 120 hours of personal psychotherapy with an approved psychotherapist before the training starts which must include a minimum of 24 hours of Jungian psychotherapy or Jungian Sandplay Therapy, otherwise these hours must be achieved before completion of training;

·         have an established clinical practice (private, NHS or equivalent) which includes a minimum of 5 patients per week;

·         have had ongoing supervision before the training starts;

·         have participated in Jungian and psychodynamic seminars, either during training or since qualifying as a psychotherapist;

·         have completed a minimum six months psychiatric placement, or be willing to complete one during the period of training;

·         have had a professional approach to CPD since qualifying as a psychotherapist.

For the Advanced Diploma In Jungian Psychosocial Practice:

Applications are invited from qualified professionals from a variety of fields including Teaching, the Arts, Social work, Business, Pastoral Support, Student Services, etc. etc.. Each application is considered individually. Most applicants will meet the following criteria. If you have some, but not all of the following, please contact the chair of training to discuss your application:

·         have a degree or equivalent;

·         have had at least 24 hours of personal therapy with an approved Jungian therapist or Jungian Sandplay therapist before the training starts or be willing to complete this in the first year of training;

·         have an established professional practice in their chosen field

·         have had some experience of professional coaching or supervision  before the training starts;

·         have participated in Jungian and psychodynamic seminars

·         have completed a minimum six months supervised professional placement;

·         have had a professional approach to CPD since qualifying in your chosen field.

For all courses

Students who have English as an additional language and do not have a prior higher education award which was taught in English are required to have an ELTS score of 7.0 (with a minimum 6.5 in each component).