Overview
Psychology of Mental Health from St Mary's University, Twickenham, London aims to provide you with a chance to acquire an extensive knowledge base to progress into mental health related careers. The degree will educate you about the specialised aspects of caring for people with mental illnessDuring the programme you will have the opportunity to complete a work placement in an applied setting, providing you with valuable skills and experience that will aid your career development.You will gain advanced qualitative and quantitative research skills and be expected to critically analyse existing research as you work towards your own original research project. This knowledge and understanding of academia will underpin the applied focus of the degree, in which the real-world implications of research are considered.
The Master's degree is designed for people who are confident using research methods in academic settings, typically from having studied Psychology or a related discipline at undergraduate level.
Students at Psychology of Mental Health from St Mary's University, Twickenham, London will:
- Learn about the specialised aspects of caring for people with mental illness
- Access to fully-equipped laboratories with high specification apparatus
- Undertake a work placement as part of your degree
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Research Methods
- Independent Project
- Mental Health
- Psychological Interventions in Mental Health
- The Lived Experience of Mental Health
- Counselling Skills in Psychological Practice
- Personal and Professional Development (Industry Placement)
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 12 months
Start dates & application deadlines
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Language
Credits
Delivered
Disciplines
Psychology Clinical Psychology View 335 other Masters in Clinical Psychology in United KingdomAcademic requirements
English requirements
Other requirements
General requirements
- A first degree (with honours) in Psychology or a related discipline at a UK-based institution or equivalent from another country (provided there is substantive Research Methods included in the first degree).
- It is important to note that there is no automatic entry onto the programme. The programme team reviews ALL applications before offers are made and applicants may be invited for interview to assess suitability for the programme.
- If your first degree in Psychology is not from a UK-based institution, or if your first degree is from a UK-based institution but not in Psychology, you will be invited for interview to assess your suitability and you may be asked to complete a bridging course in Research Methods as a condition of entry onto the programme.
Tuition Fee
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International
16350 GBP/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 16350 GBP per year during 12 months. -
National
9620 GBP/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 9620 GBP per year during 12 months.
Living costs for London
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
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