Study Details: MSc 1 year full-time
Learn how to transform policy and practice in mental health and wellbeing in education.
Taught by researchers actively contributing to the areas you'll study, this course is designed to give you an in-depth understanding of the psychology and neuroscience of mental health and wellbeing in the context of education.
By the time you finish, you'll be ready to take on transformative consultancy and advocacy roles in mental health and wellbeing in education.
2:2 in Psychology, Psychology in Education, Social Work, Child and Family studies or a relevant subject. You will need to demonstrate a sufficient understanding of undergraduate level psychology.
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This course will provide you with a sought-after set of skills that meet a call for better mental health and wellbeing provisions for young people. By the time you graduate, you'll be ready to assess and positively transform health and wellbeing provisions in schools and other educational settings. Hands-on, practical exercises throughout will prepare you for a career in mental health and wellbeing policy analysis and improvement as well as development and evaluation of wellbeing strategies and programmes in education and related sectors.
Career opportunities:
Core Modules
Psychology and Neuroscience of Mental Health and Wellbeing in Education
Supporting Pupils' Psychological Wellbeing at School
Research Methods for Investigating Mental Health and Wellbeing in Education
Option Modules
You will also study three option modules, One of your choices should be focused on mental health:
Child and Adolescent Mental Health
Positive Psychology in Education
Genetics and Education
Has Neuroscience Entered the Classroom?
Intelligence
Embodied Cognition in Learning & Development
Current Thinking in Mental Health and Wellbeing in Schools
The options available to you will be confirmed after you begin your course. For further information please get in touch.
Our modules may change to reflect the latest academic thinking and expertise of our staff, and in line with Department/School academic planning.
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