Overview

The Psychology of Mental Health (Part-Time) degree offered at 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 the dedicated postgraduate student social and study spaces. The 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

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

Key information

Duration

Part-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-20 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-08-03 00:00:00 , International

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The University does not enforce a single hard national or home (UK) student application deadline for most postgraduate taught courses, instead reviewing applications on a rolling basis.

Language

English

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Credits

180 alternative credits

Delivered

Online

Campus Location

Dundee, United Kingdom

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

Lower Second Class

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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.

Applicants who do not meet the standard entry requirements will be considered on a case-by-case basis

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