Psychology of Mental Health

Entry requirements

A 2:1 or above in Psychology or a closely related discipline

Applicants with a 2:2 and those from other academic backgrounds may be considered if they can demonstrate relevant research experience or training in mental health or related fields.

Months of entry

September

Course content

Study mental health with research-led teaching, clinical insight and work-based learning

The MSc Psychology of Mental Health at St Mary’s University is a mental health psychology masters course designed for students seeking a mental health masters or a broader masters in mental health psychology that combines research-led teaching with applied professional experience.

Based on a stunning riverside campus in London, this mental health MSc in London sits within our wider psychology masters London offering. You will learn in a close-knit academic community and benefit from strong links with NHS services, public-health organisations, NGOs, and national and international research consortia. The programme prepares you for a wide range of careers across health, wellbeing, research, digital innovation, and the voluntary and public sectors, as well as for further postgraduate training.

Why study Psychology of Mental Health at St Mary’s?

• Research-led teaching with global impact: students learn from academics who lead major national and international mental-health research, such as PROSPERH and RECONNECTED, and can work with real-world datasets and applied projects that inform policy and practice in the UK and beyond.
• Clinically grounded and community focused: teaching combines psychological theory with lived experience and real-world application. Students learn from mental-health practitioners, service-user speakers, community partners and digital-health innovators, gaining insight into how theory translates into practice across different services and communities.
• A supportive, close-knit environment with strong external links: students study on a riverside London campus in a small cohort, with personalised pastoral and academic support. They benefit from connections with NHS services, public-health organisations, NGOs, community partners and international research consortia, as well as access to specialist laboratories and equipment.

Who is this course for?

This MSc is ideal for:

• Psychology graduates who want to specialise in mental health and are looking for an MSc mental health psychology pathway that blends research training with applied, practice-focused teaching.
• Graduates from related disciplines who wish to move into mental health roles.
• International students seeking a UK based, research intensive mental health qualification.
• Career changers who want to develop practical and research skills for roles across health, wellbeing, research, policy and community settings.

Information for international students

International students should check our country-specific pages for equivalents. If English is not your first language you will need to achieve an IELTS score of 6.5 overall with no less than 6.0 in any section (or equivalent).

We now accept IELTS Indicator test results as proof of your English language level.