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MSc - Master of Science
Strawberry Hill Campus (Main Campus)
Full Time
SEP-25
1 Year
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MSc - Master of Science
Strawberry Hill Campus (Main Campus)
Full Time
SEP-25
1 Year
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Navigate mental health in the real world with our Psychology of Mental Health masters
Specialise in mental health care with our hands-on Psychology of Mental Health masters. You will build an extensive knowledge base and critically analyse research as you work towards an original project. You will cover:
the causes of mental health conditions
intervention strategies
the reality of the industry
counselling skills
understanding the lived experience of mental health conditions.
The masters degree is for students confident with research methods in academic settings, typically after studying psychology or a related subject at undergraduate level.
You can also pursue this programme as a Postgraduate Diploma (PGDip) or Postgraduate Certificate (PGCert) if you are:
interested in this field
considering a career in mental health
cannot commit to a full-time course
dont have a strong background in research methods.
Career opportunities
Our Psychology of Mental Health masters will help you develop essential transferrable skills, such as emotional intelligence, critical thinking, and communication.
Some examples of job roles and areas of work for graduates of Psychology of Mental Health MSc include:
psychotherapy
social work
mental health nursing
occupational therapy
research
Students need to have a first degree (with honours) in Psychology or a related discipline at a UK-based institution or equivalent from another country (provided there is substantive Research Methods included in the first degree). If the first degree in Psychology is not from a UK-based institution, or if the first degree is from a UK-based institution but not in Psychology, they will be invited for interview to assess their suitability.
Students living in
Domestic
£10,800 per year
Students from Domestic
This is the fee you pay if the University is in the same country that you live in (England, Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland)
£18,450 per year
Students from EU
The amount you'll pay if you come to study here from somewhere in the EU.
£18,450 per year
Students from International
The amount you'll pay if you come to study here from a country outside the EU.
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