Overview

As part of the Mental Health - Research and Practice programme of the University of Nottingham you will have the opportunity to conduct your own research project, under supervision from an expert. Previous projects have focused on dementia, cognitive psychology and neuroimaging, adult mental health (including depression, anxiety and psychosis) and neurodevelopmental disorders.

Projects also include a range of methodologies spanning quantitative and qualitative methods, assessments and interventions, and are aligned with clinical questions and priorities. This degree sets the foundation for a strong career in mental health, whether you wish to study mental health further in a PhD or move into employment in mental health sectors after completing the MSc. 

The graduates work in a range of roles such as Assistant Psychologist positions in the NHS or private sector, Research Assistant positions, healthcare worker roles and PhD studentships.

Career opportunities:

They support the students with their careers and offer tailored advice, sometimes advertising casual work positions to give you an even better chance at getting the jobs you want. They also run a careers fair specifically for mental health work, sometimes featuring the own alumni.

The graduates typically move into employment in mental health sectors after completing the MSc. These posts include Assistant Psychologist positions within the NHS, or within private and third sector healthcare settings, Research Assistant positions, or Healthcare Worker roles. Some decide to pursue further training as a Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner or pursue further doctoral study.

A number of the graduates with BPS accredited undergraduate degrees have also gone on to the Clinical Psychology DClinPsy course.