Global Mental Health and Wellbeing

Overview

You’ll explore a wide range of topics, which include: 

• identifying challenges which impact global mental health 
• processing and interpreting health surveillance data  
• understanding how ethical policies are designed for an international framework 

Why we’re great

• You’ll be assessed through a variety of methods, including peer presentations, discussion forums and written essays. 
• You’ll be able to take a more clinical or holistic pathway, or a combination of both, with a range of optional modules to tailor your learning to your interests. 
• Each module incorporates critical thinking and practical tasks to help develop essential skills for the workplace. 

Your future

The Global Mental Health and Wellbeing from University of Essex Online is designed with a specific focus on employability. Upon completion, you will have the skills and experience required to pursue a career as a Mentor, Coach, Manager, Mental Health Lead or Wellbeing Adviser. With further training you could also become a Specialist Nurse, Specialist Mental Health Practitioner or Health Service Manager.  

Additionally, you may wish to further your studies with our PG Dip Global Mental Health and Wellbeing (120 credits) or MSc Global Mental Health and Wellbeing (180 credits).