Online MSc Mental Health
DURATION
30 Months
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Part time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
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EARLIEST START DATE
Feb 2025
TUITION FEES
GBP 17,615 *
STUDY FORMAT
Distance Learning
* £1,355 per module
Introduction
There are multiple intakes a year. Students can join the program in February, June, and October.
Online MSc Mental Health
The Future is Ready.
The Institute of Mental Health and the School of Psychology bring you a 100% online MSc in Mental Health, focusing on interdisciplinary approaches to mental health research and theory. By studying this program, you will be uniquely focused on developing a theoretical holistic understanding of mental health diagnosis, treatment, and research, and discovering the range of assessment types, all emphasizing youth mental health.
- Ranked as a world top 100 university (QS 2024)
- Aligned with the research excellence and specialisms of the Institute for Mental Health (IMH)
- World-class Russell Group University
Admissions
Scholarships and Funding
We are excited to offer a 10% early bird discount from the first module for the October 2024 intake to those who have accepted an unconditional offer and are registered on the programme by 27th September 2024.
Course listings:
- MBA (and specialisms)
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Curriculum
Gain a holistic view of mental health
Learn how you can help prevent long-term mental health issues by studying a comprehensive approach to mental health and topics like digital mental health, addiction, and biopsychosocial approaches with a focus on how mental health evolves in youth.
The online MSc in Mental Health is a 180-credit full master's program. With 12 core modules and 8-week courses, you’ll have plenty of time to grasp mental health principles. You will study six 10-credit modules in year one, followed by six 10-credit modules in year two. You will also have the opportunity to complete a dissertation at the end of year two, equal to 60 credits of study.
- Biopsychosocial Approaches to Mental Health: Epidemiology and Diagnosis
- Psychological Biological and Social Factors in Mental Health: Causes and Treatments
- Psychology of Suicide
- Research Methods in Mental Health: Quantitative Approaches Case-Control Studies and Clinical trials
- Research Methods in Mental Health: Qualitative Approaches and Meta Synthesis
- Psychology of Youth Mental Health: Brain Development, Early Intervention, and communication
- Service User Involvement in Mental Health
- Translational Cognitive Neuroscience and Mental Health
- Philosophy and Psychopathology in Mental Health
- Ethics in Mental Health and Wellbeing
- Digital Mental Health: Research, Interventional and Youth
- Addiction
- Dissertation in Mental Health
Rankings
- Top 100 Global University (QS 2024)
- World-class Russell Group university
Program Tuition Fee
Career Opportunities
Support mental health care now by exploring a career in mental health.
- Mental Health Manager
- Health Promotion Officer
- Wellbeing Practitioner