Study Details: 1 Year Full-time 2 Years Part-time
Our MSc in Clinical Psychology and Mental Health offers a solid foundation in clinical skills and the principles of psychological health and wellbeing. You’ll engage with pioneering ideas for the future of mental health, and begin your development as an empathic, resourceful and reflective practitioner.
On this course, you will engage with a range of foundational theories and clinical skills for enhancing psychological health and wellbeing. Topics include professional and ethical practice, assessment and formulation, developing a therapeutic relationship, and enhancing engagement.
You will study current and critically relevant topics such as neurodiversity, diversity and inclusion, evidence-based psychological interventions (e.g. cognitive behavioural therapy and systemic therapy), and global perspectives on mental ill health and wellbeing.
Several modules focus on your development as a reflective practitioner with input from individuals with lived experience to help you apply your knowledge to clinical settings. This person-centred approach has real-world applicability and will enhance access to further authentic clinical research, professional training, and employability in the field of psychology and mental health.
A minimum of a 2:1 UK honours degree in a related subject, such as psychology or an equivalent professional qualification, or a recognised international equivalent.
Applicants who do not meet the standard requirements but have a strong relevant background are encouraged to apply, as the department may consider them on a case-by-case basis.
Students wishing to go on to apply for an applied psychology course after the programme, will require eligibility for Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership (GBC) with the British Psychological Society (BPS).
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On this course, you’ll gain the transferrable skills and knowledge you need to pursue further research or study towards a rewarding career in clinical psychology, other psychological professions or within the wider mental health or social care sector. This could include:
For those who are already working with the mental health or social care sector, this course is an excellent way to expand your knowledge whilst broadening and diversifying your practice and supporting opportunities for career progression.
Year 1
Semester 1
Compulsory
QUALITATIVE RESEARCH METHODS
CORE ETHICAL, PROFESSIONAL AND CLINICAL SKILLS
DIVERSITY, VALUES & HOLISTIC HEALTH CONTEXTS
Optional
ACADEMIC RESEARCH TRAINING
ADVANCED RESEARCH METHODS AND DESIGN
Semester 2
Compulsory
QUANTITATIVE RESEARCH METHODS
EVIDENCE BASED PSYCHOLOGICAL INTERVENTIONS
GLOBAL MODELS OF MENTAL HEALTH
NEURODIVERSITY, LONG TERM HEALTH CONDITIONS AND MENTAL WELLBEING
Semester 1 & 2
Core
MSC DISSERTATION
Optional modules for Year 1 (full-time) - FHEQ Level 7
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