Thinking about studying with HDS? We normally have two sets of Open Days (Spring and Autumn) each year to help you find out more about our professional training courses. From time-to-time, we have Virtual Open Days. Make sure you sign-up for our Newsletter or complete the professional training enquiry form to hear about the latest Open Day events.
Can’t wait for the next Open Days? Here are some resources that can help you in your research and decision on whether to apply for postgraduate training with HDS. If you have any questions, please complete the enquiry form and we will be more than happy to contact you with answers.
We offer postgraduate training courses for people working particularly in the NHS, social services, education, private practice and voluntary sector. Hundreds of professionals have been equipped by HDS and have used the experience in a wide range of ‘people-facing’ professions.
We wish you all the best in your pursuit of developing your career and hope that you choose HDS to help you further your knowledge and skills.
Like many organisations that provide training and education programmes, we have adapted our training to deliver this online (where possible) due to COVID-19. We are continuing to accept applications for our training courses and we will continue with contingency plans to deliver some of our teaching remotely or in a mixed format to to ensure that the health of students and staff is our priority.
At a glance look at the professional training on offer from HDS. Information and links to course information, including: entry requirements, fees, timings, applications and enquiries. Read more
Studying for a Professional Doctorate, Masters or Diploma, for example, is an exciting prospect and there are many reasons to consider taking a postgraduate course. Read more
Postgraduate training must fit around your lifestyle, so identifying the mode of study that's right for you is essential. Read more
At the heart of our work at HDS is psychodynamic theory. At HDS, we believe that psychodynamic approaches, in contrast to many other types of help, support individuals to go beyond self knowledge which is consciously available to them, and supports these individuals to address difficult and painful issues which they have been (unconsciously) hiding from themselves. Read more
There are many considerations when choosing to invest your time and resources to develop your further education. Here are reasons why HDS can help you in your professional development. Read more
All our courses are evaluated on a regular basis and the feedback helps us to maintain a high quality of teaching. The teaching staff have a variety of backgrounds and experience which provide a rich blend of teaching styles and different perspectives to help our students. Read more
Information for prospective students on how to fund their professional training. Read more
Watch the videos and read the comments from our students. Hundreds of professionals have been equipped by HDS and have used the experience in their work as teachers, social workers and in other ‘people-facing’ professions. Read more
Watch the videos and use our enquiry forms if you would like to ask any questions which our teaching staff will be delighted to answer. Read more