Course summary
The Mental Health and Wellbeing course is designed to nurture an understanding of the factors that characterise and influence mental health and wellbeing. The course aims to provide a grounding in relevant theory and research, as well as develop research methods skills, and an appreciation of real-world practice; all of which is designed to develop graduates with the knowledge and skills needed to make a positive impact in the field of mental health and wellbeing. Completion of the course will lead to a number of career opportunities worldwide, including in research, teaching, and applied settings. Students might use the course as a stepping stone to specialised PhD study. Furthermore, although the course does not culminate in a practitioner qualification, its content is highly relevant to those eventually wishing to apply for training in clinical psychology, psychotherapy, counselling, or coaching. The course is taught by a range of experienced psychologists, which includes a mixture of academic psychologists and practitioner psychologists. Our diverse teaching team includes those who specialise in areas such as mental health, psychological wellbeing, clinical psychology, life coaching, and counselling. Staff in the Division of Psychology are currently undertaking research related to mental health and wellbeing, including research across different cultural contexts. Teaching facilities include dedicated laboratory and practical work areas, an observation suite and a vision research laboratory. Key features:
- Develop your practical and professional skills through short inter-professional education (IPE) events involving interactions with people with lived experiences, service users, and health and social care professionals
- Build an awareness of the range of contemporary and traditional therapeutic approaches that may be employed in the treatment and prevention of mental health problems.
- Develop a critical understanding of the psychological theory and research that underpin the study of mental health and wellbeing.
- Understand traditional and contemporary approaches to the study of wellbeing and living a good life, including interventions to improve wellbeing, and the application of wellbeing principles in varied contexts such as work and school.
- Benefit from our experienced teaching staff, which includes a compliment of both research active academic psychologists as well as practitioner psychologists.
- Put theory in practice in our dedicated psychology teaching facilities including a suite of research rooms and computer labs with the latest experiment building software.
- This course is block taught meaning you will study one or two modules at a time, instead of several at once; providing you with a simpler timetable with more time to engage with your studies and to enjoy other aspects of student life.
Assessment method
Teaching and assessment Teaching typically includes lectures, group seminars and individual tutorials, You are encouraged to become an independent and proactive learner, and we will recommend reading and electronic resources for independent study to help develop the breadth and depth of your knowledge. The majority of your studies will take place at the university but we also incorporate community-based learning experiences on your inter-professional education (IPE) events. There is a significant focus on developing skills that are transferable to a variety of careers and contexts on national and international levels. Learning activities are designed to help you develop your teamwork, presentation and problem-solving skills, plus more traditional academic skills such as synthesis, evaluation and application. We also help you to develop your skills and understanding in professional areas such as ethics and reflective practice. You will benefit from the support of a personal academic tutor, who you are encouraged to meet with regularly. We also offer a range of additional support services to help you develop the skills required for Master’s level study. Assessment is based exclusively on coursework, for which bespoke guidance materials are provided. The kinds of coursework that you will undertake are varied, and include: Formal essays The production of research reports Real-time and web-based presentations Literature reviews Case studies and reflective writing The dissertation provides you with an experience of the research process from its inception to completion. Teaching contact hours Contact hours may vary in different weeks but typically on a full-time programme, you can expect 9 contact hours of teaching, which will include small and medium group teaching and regular individual tutorials. You will experience lectures, seminars, workshops and practical classes. This should be supplemented by around 28.5 hours a week of personal study
Entry requirements
- Applicants are usually expected to have (or be predicted to obtain) a 2:1 honours degree in psychology or psychology and a second subject - Applications will also be considered from students who hold a 2:1 honours degree from a relevant but non-psychology based course - Applicants should have studied at least one Psychology module at the undergraduate level, and have undertaken training in quantitative/qualitative research methods and data analysis - Other appropriately qualified/experienced applicants with a science or social science background will be considered on the basis of the university's accreditation for prior learning/accreditation prior experiential learning procedures - You will also be asked to complete a declaration form before you begin your studies - Applicants may be required to attend an interview as part of the selection process. If you are unable to attend, alternative arrangements may be made.
Fees and funding
Tuition fees
| England | £8500 | Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £8500 | Year 1 |
| Scotland | £8500 | Year 1 |
| Wales | £8500 | Year 1 |
| Channel Islands | £8500 | Year 1 |
| Republic of Ireland | £8500 | Year 1 |
| EU | £17300 | Year 1 |
| International | £17300 | Year 1 |
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
No additional fees or cost information has been supplied for this course, please contact the provider directly.
Provider information
De Montfort University
The Gateway
Leicester
LE1 9BH