Overview

The Psychology of Mental Health degree offered ats 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

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.

You'll be taught by research-active academic staff, with advanced knowledge of the field. As a small and close-knit department, we take a more personalised approach to your learning experience. Getting to know our students on an individual basis means that we are able to provide individual support throughout.

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

It will also further your career if you are already working in settings with people with mental health needs. Other students use the research training of this course to progress to PhD research.

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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

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-21 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-08-05 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

180 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Dundee, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Psychology Neuroscience Health Sciences View 162 other Masters in Neuroscience in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

GPA

Lower Second Class

English requirements

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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.

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Non-residents

23700 GBP / year

≈ 23700 GBP / year
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Citizens or residents

11000 GBP / year

≈ 11000 GBP / year

Additional Details

England, Wales, Northern Ireland, and Republic of Ireland

£ 11,000 per year of study

Living costs

Dundee

United Kingdom

787 - 1494 GBP / month

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

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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Key information

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Academic requirements

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General requirements

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Tuition Fees

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Living costs

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