Course summary
Why study this course? Our Psychology of Mental Health MSc course is designed to provide you with advanced training in mental health. You'll gain an understanding of mental health law, safeguarding and working with vulnerable adults and children. You’ll also learn about how individuals cultivate resilience in the face of adversity and trauma. You’ll enhance your clinical skills, including cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) and motivational interviewing techniques, as well as learning meditation and mindfulness methods. This course would be ideal if you're a psychology graduate wanting to strengthen your position to undergo clinical psychology or counselling psychology training. Further, it aims to develop the skills of those currently working in social/health care practice to support career progression. More about this course This course will train those aiming to work in the mental health care services, social welfare, education and youth justice services, it also provides an opportunity for career change. Part of this will include motivational interviewing and cognitive behavioural skills training aimed at developing students' practical and professional skills. What our students say "There was a great deal of support, the course was interesting and it was useful to have some clinical skills on it- which has helped me in my own practice" a graduate "The course has helped me get an interview for clinical psychology and I feel this has given me a solid foundation to work on" a graduate
Modules
Example modules include: Resilience and Mindfulness (core, 20 credits); Research Design and Analysis for Psychology (core, 20 credits); Treatment Intervention (core, 20 credits); Psychopathology; Specialised Clinical Issues in Healthcare; Research Methods; Law; Protection and Mental Health; Research Dissertation.
Assessment method
Psychopathology: 2 1,500-word assignments. Specialised clinical issues in healthcare: 1 3-hour examination. Research methods; 1 qualitative and 1 quantitative assignment. Resilience and mindfulness: 2 1,500-word assignments. Law, protection and ethics: 1 exam and 1 3,000-word assignment. Treatment interventions: Oral exams, 2 transcripts along with 2 case studies. 2 1,500-word case presentations with transcripts. Research dissertation: Approximately 8,000 words along with a poster presentation at an in-house conferences and press release. Assessment would include your submission of 1 3,000-word clinical case report (1,500 words) for each certificate (theoretically-supported) and additionally, your submission of the transcripts. These case reports would be based on a 1-on-1 interview with a colleague on your course in front of the group for assessment and training related group supervision.
Entry requirements
You will be required to have: a good degree (minimum 2:2) or an equivalent relevant professional qualification in social work, healthcare, nursing or counselling All applicants must be able to demonstrate proficiency in the English language. Applicants who require a Tier 4 student visa may need to provide a Secure English Language Test (SELT) such as Academic IELTS. For more information about English qualifications please see our English language requirements.
Fees and funding
Tuition fees
England | £10500 | Whole course |
Northern Ireland | £10500 | Whole course |
Scotland | £10500 | Whole course |
Wales | £10500 | Whole course |
EU | £18150 | Whole course |
International | £18150 | Whole course |
Channel Islands | £18150 | Whole course |
Republic of Ireland | £18150 | Whole course |
Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website .
Additional fee information
Provider information
London Metropolitan University
Admissions Office
166-220 Holloway Road
City of London
N7 8DB