Study Details: MSc 1 year full-time; 2 years part-time
Do you want to enhance your understanding of the causes, assessment and treatment of mental health difficulties? Then our Mental Health: Research and Practice MSc is the degree for you.
Our course will provide students with a balance between learning the latest theories, models and approaches in mental health and developing the skills needed to conduct key research in the field.
The programme combines teaching based on current scientific evidence about specific mental health conditions with knowledge and understanding of current clinical practice. It provides students with teaching in advanced research methods and the opportunity to engage in a piece of research within the mental health sector under the supervision of an expert in the field.
Students will be taught at a research-intensive university by clinical and academic experts, ensuring you are hearing about the latest scientific and clinical developments in the field.
As part of your degree, you will have the opportunity to conduct your own research project, under supervision from an expert. Previous projects have focused on dementia, cognitive psychology and neuroimaging, adult mental health (including depression, anxiety and psychosis) and neurodevelopmental conditions.
2:1 in a relevant subject like psychology, cognitive neuroscience or another related discipline.
Applicants with Medicine or those seeking to intercalate within their medical degree are encouraged to apply and will be referred to the course director for consideration.
We support our students with their careers and offer tailored advice, sometimes advertising casual work positions to give you an even better chance at getting the jobs you want. We also run a careers fair specifically for mental health work, sometimes featuring our own alumni.
Our graduates typically move into employment in mental health sectors after completing the MSc. These posts include Assistant Psychologist positions within the NHS, or within private and third sector healthcare settings, Research Assistant positions, or Healthcare Worker roles. Some decide to pursue further training as a Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner or pursue further doctoral study.
Compulsory modules
Optional modules
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