About the MSc Psychological Well-being and Mental Health course
The MSc Psychological Well-Being and Mental Health is designed to equip graduates with an in-depth knowledge of psychological theory relevant to the improvement and maintenance of psychological well-being and sound mental health in adults. The course will also teach you a range of practical and research related skills aimed at people intending to work, who are already employed, in the mental health sector.
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Starting: 23 September 2013 and September 2014
Course length: One year full-time / two years part-time
Study location: City site
Fees and funding:
Please see the fees, funding and scholarships section.
You will complete modules in:
- psychological well-being; psychological illness, theory and application
- contemporary issues in mental health
- assessment, case formulation and intervention
- key research skills and methods.
They also complete an extended essay on a specialist topic of their own choice and a dissertation or empirically based research project under the supervision of a research active member of staff.
Study and support
The course is delivered primarily through interactive workshops and discussions, small group teaching and one-on-one supervision, although there may also be some lectures.
You will be assessed in a variety of ways and on a modular basis through:
- examinations
- coursework
- reflective essays
- laboratory reports
- literature reviews
- oral presentations
And your research / dissertation project work which is written up as academic articles suitable for publication in real journals.
International students in psychology can also access additional language and study skills support, as well as help in acclimatising, via our own International Student Support Officer.
Start dates, duration and fees
The MSc Psychological Well-Being and Mental Health starts in late September. A dedicated induction day is provided for all students which introduces you to your course, to your teaching teams and to the University facilities. The day ends with an informal social event.
The course is completed in one year of full-time study (your final piece of coursework is submitted in late August) or two years part-time. The teaching terms run from late September to Christmas and then from January to Easter. Part-time students attend for two of the three days only.
Research
Find out more about the Psychological Well-being and Mental Health research group in their latest newsletter.
Your future career in Psychological Well-being and Mental Health
Students generally choose the MSc Psychological Well-Being 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. It is also possible 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).
The majority of graduates have nonetheless tended to pursue, or to return to, applied employment in a mental health setting, in healthcare, counselling, social care, and so on.
Your qualification in Psychological Wellbeing and Mental Health is likely to 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 demonstrated transferable skills in the ability to write essays and reports and to talk and present in front of other people
Careers and job application advice is available to all our postgraduate students and is provided on a one-to-one basis by a subject specialist within the Division, supported by the university wide careers service. We're very proud of the achievements of our many graduates and look forward to helping you graduate to a successful career.
Entry requirements
- You will need an undergraduate degree (minimum 2.2) in Psychology or an allied discipline such as nursing; or health related practice or another recognised equivalent qualification.
- Applicants with professional / practice qualifications (such as RMN, RN) and equivalent life skills will also be considered but will be required to demonstrate in their Personal Statement how their experiences (for example working as a Nurse or Counsellor) would enable them to study this course at postgraduate level.
- One academic or vocational reference is required.
If you are unsure of your status and / or would like an informal discussion with the course leader, please contact us.
English language entry requirements
See the English language entry requirements for courses at the School of Social Sciences and a full list of all English language qualifications accepted by the University.
International students in psychology can also access additional language and study skills support, as well as help in acclimatising, via our own International Student Support Officer.
Open days
The School of Social Sciences holds open events throughout the year. Come along and learn more about our courses, speak to programme leaders and find out about studying with the School. To find out more about these events visit the School of Social Sciences website.
Scholarships
The School of Social Sciences' Scholarship Scheme provides a number of awards to students on taught Masters courses.
How to apply
Click the Apply online button at the top of the page to complete your application.
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) formally known as a Criminal Record Bureau check
Many students from overseas choose to collect research data in the UK as part of their projects. DBS checks only cover students from the UK, so unless you have been resident in the UK for five years or more, we will need a criminal record check from your home country if you plan to work with vulnerable populations. Checks from overseas can sometimes be referred to by a variety of names such as a Police Check or a Good Behaviour Record. To find out what it is called in your home country and how to apply for one, please visit the government website.
If you are unable to obtain a home Police Check and still wish to work with vulnerable populations in your home country, discuss this with your Course Leader in the first instance. It will need to be made clear in your written correspondence with any participants / organisations that the University has been unable to engage with any disclosure and barring service checks prior to you undertaking your research.
Once you have obtained your police check, a copy of the documentation (in English) should be passed to the relevant course administrator in the School of Social Sciences Office.
