Psychological Well-Being and Mental Health

Entry requirements

Applying with prior qualifications

• 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.

Applying with non-standard entry qualifications/experience

• Applicants without such qualifications will be considered on an individual basis but will be required to demonstrate how their experiences, their professional qualifications, and / or knowledge would enable them to study this course at Masters-level in their Personal Statement.

Other requirements

Your application form requires a written statement in which you should outline the reasons for wishing to undertake the MSc Psychological Wellbeing and Mental Health course. We will be looking to ensure that you have a sound rationale for joining the course based on a realistic appreciation of the materials to be studied and the related practice areas.

Months of entry

September

Course content

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.

• Gain first-hand experience and build your professional networks by undertaking consultancy with an external organisation during your studies.
• Put your skills into practice with your independent research project, focusing on a topic of your choice.
• With 3 set days in university each week (2 for part-time students), balance your studies around your other commitments such as part-time work.
• Benefit from excellent support from our academic team to enhance your learning.