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MSc - Master of Science
Distance Learning Campus
Part Time
Sep 2027
2 Year
This master’s course will deepen your understanding of contemporary mental health practices and help you apply this knowledge in your profession. Build your career expertise Gain a deep understanding of mental health issues and treatment that will enable you to make responsible, complex decisions and develop in your role as a qualified professional.As part of this course, you’ll:Explore advances in contemporary mental healthcareGain a comprehensive and advanced understanding of mental health issuesConsider the fundamental assumptions which underpin attitudes to mental illnessStudy current issues, debates and research into mental health and treatmentReflect on and share your experiences of working with clients and service users from a variety of culturesDiscuss ideas for best practice with your peers and academic tutorsExamine case studies, from a range of personal and professional perspectives, to promote greater awareness of diversity and anti-oppressive practiceDevelop a global perspective in relation to the diverse populations of professional and service users you’ll engage withTeaching expertiseYou’ll be taught by a team of academics with a breadth of experience and expertise in mental healthcare. Your learning will be supported by guest speakers and experts from our industry partners. You’ll also gain insight into the sector via modules which have been developed in partnership with stakeholders including students, graduates and professional practitioners.Study centred around youYou’ll build an individualised programme of study throughout your course by choosing from a range of option modules from different subject areas. This will help tailor your learning so it’s relevant to your practice interests and professional development. You’ll conclude your studies by planning and conducting your own research project.
Learn to understand and identify how your practical experiences and activities relate to the wider field of mental health. This module develops your critical understanding of the theory, research, socio-political and cultural influences that underpin mental health practices in use today. Ultimately, you'll be able to analyse the core beliefs behind the theory guiding your practice and reflect on their effectiveness in real-world situations. Optional modules may also be available for this course.
Designed for professionals working in a variety of settings, this module examines the critical discourse on a range of mental health disorders. You'll develop a detailed analysis of the aetiology, presentation, and impact of mental health conditions. You'll enhance your understanding as you explore these issues from individual, diagnostic, systemic, transcultural, and spiritual perspectives. Optional modules may also be available for this course.
Develop your understanding of the professional influences that can impact on practice. During this module, we'll discuss issues such as ethics, navigating different (and sometimes contradictory) professional standards, multidisciplinary working, and cultural diversity. You'll examine these topics in relation to their influence on your professional identity and working with clients. Optional modules may also be available for this course.
Gain the theoretical, methodological and practical foundation for social research, enabling you to act as a social researcher and resolve practice-based problems. You'll investigate sources and the nature of evidence, research theories and approaches, design options, methodologies, project planning, fieldwork preparation, and data analysis. The module also covers a range of research methodologies, linking them with problem appraisal and appropriate design choices. Optional modules may also be available for this course.
Develop a critical understanding of the key concepts, core skills and existing evidence base for a range of therapeutic approaches used in current mental healthcare. This module enables you to critique your practice from different perspectives and reflect on how this understanding applies to your work. Optional modules may also be available for this course.
Plan, carry out and report on an original, advanced and independent piece of research with guidance from a supervisor. During this process, you'll show initiative and responsibility as well as the capacity to reflect on evidence as you link your research theory to practice. This module aims to enhance your individual knowledge and skills appropriate to master's level study while encouraging personal and professional development. Optional modules may also be available for this course.
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