Overview

The Psychology of Mental Health (Part Time) programme from University of Dundee will prepare you with the necessary theory and research skills required to understand and investigate the determinants of people’s mental health.

It also provides a pathway to study at PhD level, for those looking to specialise in a doctorate in clinical psychology. It is currently the only psychology master course in Scotland to offer work experience over two semesters as part of a non-clinical research or work-based placement.

Key facts

You will also learn advanced quantitative and qualitative research methods, and will conduct a research dissertation supervised by an academic member of staff.

Here at the University of Dundee, you'll benefit from access to our dedicated postgraduate student social and study spaces. Our sophisticated facilities include a developmental lab, EEG labs, eye-tracking technologies, and physiological response measures.

Careers and opportunities

The knowledge you will gain from this course will be beneficial to those who wish to apply for a professional doctorate in clinical psychology or other applied psychological practice.

It also allows you to go on to jobs in the mental health or related sectors such as:

assistant psychologist

health and wellbeing practitioner

advisers in educational, social work, or third-sector settings

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Qualitative Research Methods

Mechanisms and Disorders of Memory

Translational Neuroscience

Psychology in Practice

Developmental Psychopathology

Society, Mind and Health

Self-regulation as a determinant of human health and wellbeing

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Key information

Duration

Part-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-09-22 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-08-07 00:00:00

Language

English

PTE Academic

76

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TOEFL^® IBT

95

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Credits

180 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Dundee, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Psychology Neuroscience Health Sciences View 643 other Masters in Psychology in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

GPA

Lower Second Class

English requirements

PTE Academic

76

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95

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Other requirements

General requirements

A UK Lower Second-Class Honours (2:2) degree

Your degree should be in psychology or a related subject. Applications from graduates with other degree subjects may be considered.

Student insurance

Make sure to cover your health, travel, and stay while studying abroad. Even global coverages can miss important items, so make sure your student insurance ticks all the following:

Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
Liability
Home contents and baggage
Accidents
Legal aid

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Starting from €0.53/day, free cancellation any time.

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Tuition Fee

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International

11500 GBP/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 11500 GBP per year during 24 months.
National

5250 GBP/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 5250 GBP per year during 24 months.

England, Wales, Northern Ireland, and Republic of Ireland

£ 5,250 per year of study

Living costs for Dundee

787 - 1494 GBP /month

Living costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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