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MSc Psychological Well-Being and Mental Health

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    MSc 1 year full-time, 2 years part-time

Course Description

Research by the UK government has shown that an increasing number of adults and children in the UK are experiencing mental health difficulties, exacerbated by the after effects of the COVID-19 virus, together with the impact of the cost of living crisis. Mental health and psychological wellbeing interventions can help alleviate this crisis though, and on this course you’ll learn how to evaluate, assess, and advance understandings that will improve the lives of those you work with.

Whether you intend to work in the mental health sector, or currently do and want to develop yourself further, we’ll provide you with the psychological theory, practical application and research skills required. This is further enhanced by the opportunity to get real-world experience by working with an organization focusing on these areas.

Entry Requirements

  • You will need an undergraduate degree (minimum 2.2) in Psychology or an allied discipline such as social science, mental health nursing, health related practice or another recognised equivalent qualification.

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Fees

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Programme Funding

You might be able to get a scholarship to help fund your studies, We award scholarships to those students who can demonstrate excellent achievement, passion and dedication to their studies.

Student Destinations

Students generally choose the MSc Psychological Wellbeing and Mental Health because they wish to pursue a career working in a mental health setting or because they already work in such a setting and hope to improve their prospects of promotion and career progression. You may choose to pursue an academic and / or research career in psychology following graduation (by working as a research assistant or associate, for example, or by studying for a PhD).

Your qualification in Psychological Wellbeing and Mental Health will be popular with a whole range of potential employers because, in addition to possessing in-depth theoretical knowledge of a range of mental health issues, you will also have acquired transferable skills.

Previous graduates have gone on to careers as:

  • Clinical Psychologists
  • Psychological wellbeing practitioner
  • Mental Health Support Worker
  • Research assistant
  • Recovery worker
  • Independent Mental Health Advocate
  • Disability advisor
  • Care support worker

Module Details

  • Assessment, Case Formulation and Intervention
  • Clinical Research Methods
  • Psychological Wellbeing
  • Research and Professional Skills
  • Contemporary Issues in Mental Health
  • Theory and Application to Mental Health
  • Specialist Psychology Essay
  • Research Project / Dissertation

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