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Global Mental Health at University of Glasgow - UCAS

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Course summary

Designed to produce graduates who can take charge of mental health service provision at a global level, helping them develop the knowledge to integrate initiatives into the wider aims of international development, and address global inequities. By developing the capacity to think critically about the potential risks of globalising notions of mental illness you will gain the skills to develop and implement policies aimed at reducing the burden of mental health difficulties worldwide. WHY THIS PROGRAMME

  • Two student placements at the Glasgow Psychological Trauma Service available (subject to agreement from NHSGGC).
  • Learning outcomes (ILOs) are based on the Grand Challenges in Global Mental Health identified in a 2011 issue of Nature.
  • Specific emphasis on the important role social and cultural factors play in how mental health difficulties can be understood and treated across the globe.
  • Contributors to teaching come from a diverse range of disciplines including: clinical psychology, social work, anthropology, sociology, law and psychiatry. Teaching also includes contribution from those with a lived experience of mental health difficulties.
  • Options to graduate with or without specialisms by following certain courses.
PROGRAMME STRUCTURE The core teaching is based around lectures. There is a strong emphasis on discussion and debate with your academic staff and fellow students, focusing on relevant research literature and policy documents. The Global Mental Health MSc has expert diverse international contributors who come from a range of disciplines including: clinical psychology, social work, anthropology, sociology, law and psychiatry. Blended learning and peer support learning is promoted in this course. Core Courses Semester 1 Research Methods (Qualitative, Quantitative and Health Economics) Themes in Global Mental Health Semester 2 Mental Health and Disability: International Law and Policy Semester 3 Global Mental Health Dissertation Electives Semester 1, choose 1: Cultural, Social and Biological Determinants of Mental Health Principles of Public Health Religions, Cultures, and Environmental Crises Semester 2, choose 2: Geography of Health and Health Inequalities Globalisation And Public Health Improving Access to Mental Health Care in the Global Context Mental Health Promotion Across the Life-span Qualitative Research Methods Please note: Some students may find the content of the MSc distressing. Sessions include gender based violence (domestic abuse, rape) human trafficking, torture, other infringements of human rights (chaining). If you would rather opt out of viewing this content, please let the Programme Director know. Global Mental Health specialisms Global Mental Health specialism: In addition to our standard Global Mental Health MSc, we also offer the following specialism: Global Mental Health with specialism in Health Promotion

How to apply

International applicants

International applicant information can be found via gla.ac.uk by searching for 'international'.

Entry requirements

2.1 Hons (or non-UK equivalent) in Medicine, Nursing, Psychology, Occupational Therapy, Law, Public Health, Geography, Anthropology, Public Policy, Biomedical Sciences, Dentistry, Dietetics, Education, Environmental Health, Epidemiology, Food Science, Genetics, Global Health, Health Promotion, Human Biology, Immunology, Neuroscience, Nutrition, Pharmacology, Physiology, Physiotherapy, Social and Public Policy, or Sociology.

Fees and funding

Tuition fees

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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

All fees are published on the University of Glasgow website. https://www.gla.ac.uk/postgraduate/feesandfunding/

Sponsorship information

Sponsorship and funding information can be found via gla.ac.uk by searching for 'scholarships'.

Global Mental Health at University of Glasgow - UCAS