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Psychology of Mental Health (Conversion) at The University of Edinburgh - UCAS

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2025 - 2026
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Course summary

As a student on the MSc Mental Health (Conversion) programme, you will join a vibrant and diverse cohort of approximately 150 students. Courses are delivered in a variety of formats including 'flipped classroom', small group tutorials and traditional lectures. The programme provides detailed coverage of all core aspects of psychology:

  • developmental
  • social
  • cognitive
  • biological psychology
  • individual difference
It also includes conceptual and theoretical perspectives in psychology, and psychological research methods and data analysis. You will complete a research project in an area of psychology relevant to mental health. Why is this programme unique? It is the only British Psychological Society accredited MSc conversion programme that focuses on the psychology of mental health. This focus is particularly suited to those who wish to pursue a career in a caring profession, such as clinical psychology. The programme is also unique in being delivered jointly by a staff team offering unrivalled expertise in both psychological science and clinical psychology.

Modules

See our website for detailed programme information.

How to apply

International applicants

http://www.ed.ac.uk/studying/international

Entry requirements

Entry requirements for individual programmes vary, so please check the details for the specific programme you wish to apply for on our website. You will also need to meet the University’s language requirements.

Fees and funding

Tuition fees

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Psychology of Mental Health (Conversion) at The University of Edinburgh - UCAS