Mental Health

Entry requirements

To be eligible to apply for the Online MSc Mental Health, you will need to have obtained (or be predicted to obtain) at least an upper second-class degree or postgraduate diploma in Psychology or a related discipline from a UK university OR an equivalent qualification from a recognised institution.

If you do not meet standard entry criteria, we may accept applications with a lower degree and significant work experience. Contact us to learn more.

Register for our upcoming webinar: Online Masters in Mental Health: Course Overview

Join Dr Roxana Baiasu, Programme Director for an introduction to the Online MSc in Mental Health and discover how it prepares you to meet growing global demand for mental health expertise.

Webinar date & time: 22nd July 2026 at 1pm BST. Learn more >

Months of entry

February, June, October

Course content

Build a holistic, whole-system approach to mental health that embeds treatment and prevention in the policies and practices that affect young people with the University of Birmingham’s Online MSc Mental Health.

Aimed at professionals who seek to better support mental health needs as part of their current career, the University of Birmingham’s Online MSc Mental Health equips individuals with the theoretical holistic understanding of mental health diagnosis, treatment, and research – with a focus on youth mental health.

Delivered by an interdisciplinary team of experts and active practitioners across the School of Psychology and Institute of Mental Health, this unique online programme will allow you to build a whole-system approach to better support mental health needs. You will complete the programme ready to meet the growing demand for mental health support across multiple fields of industry.

• Interdisciplinary programme taught through the School of Psychology and Institute for Mental Health
• Youth mental health focus
• Early bird discount available and scholarship available

The MSc Mental Health features a career-centred curriculum that empowers students to develop skills and perspectives that embed treatment and prevention in the policies and practices that affect young people. Studying the programme takes approximately 2.5 years to complete, part-time.

There are three intakes per year. Students can join the programme in March, June, and October.

Programme highlights:

• Psychology of Youth Mental Health: Brain Development, Early Intervention, and Communication
• Psychological, Biological, and Social Factors in Mental Health: Causes and Treatments
• Addiction

Information for international students

If English is not your first language, you will need to supply an up-to-date English language test certificate. We accept IELTS certificates with an overall score of 6.5 and no less than 6.0 in any band. Alternative test certificates are also accepted, and exemptions can be made. Please contact us to find out more.

Fees and funding

The estimated total cost of this programme is £18,850 GBP. You can pay in full or in instalments of £1,450 per module. All costs are listed to help you make an informed decision.

Programme fees are reviewed annually and are subject to change each academic year. The fees listed above are for academic year 2026-27.

We are excited to be offering a 10% early bird discount from the first module for the upcoming student intake to those who have accepted an unconditional offer and are registered on the programme by a set date. 

Online Birmingham Master’s Scholarship 

In celebration of our 125th anniversary, we are continuing our rich tradition of supporting and welcoming the brightest students to the University by offering a £3,000 tuition fee discount through our Online Birmingham Masters Scholarship scheme. Find out more.