If you're looking to take the first step into research, an MA (by Research) is an ideal award. You'll undertake an independent project to help you gain qualitative and quantitative research skills. These skills will be vital when you carry out a long-term project. If you are aiming to study for a PhD, the MA (by Research) will prepare you for study at PhD level. It will also enable you to gain subject-specific research skills for professional development purposes.

Our research team works with national and international collaborators in a variety of professional backgrounds. We aim to provide benefits to patients and vulnerable people who suffer from mental health issues through high-quality research, development, and consultancy. We involve practitioners, service users, and community partners. A key aspect of our research is working with vulnerable people and communities, mental health in ageing populations, coercion and safety, service user involvement and partnership working. To raise the profile of mental health-related research at UCLan by promoting collaborative work between academics, professionals in health and social care, service users, carers and the wider community To increase the quality and breadth of research on mental health at UCLan by developing the capacity and capability of researchers and research partners To form a better understanding of the nature of mental health, illness and recovery and the conflicting demands on good mental health and social care. This is achieved through high-quality research, development and consultancy that span a number of themes.