Course summary
This flexible and unique programme is designed to allow practitioners who work in mental health services to build upon previous knowledge and experience in the field. It aims to enhance this prior knowledge and experience to facilitate your development and mastery in mental health-related skills and knowledge. It is anticipated that completing this MSc will enable you to contribute to the enhancement of professional mental health practice, research and service development. Course highlights -The university is highly rated by our students for our student support, which particularly helps those with non-traditional qualifications reach their potential -Your studies are supported by brand new state-of-the-art facilities, including a well-resourced library and access to a wide range of mental health-related e-books and journals -We have established relationships with London's leading mental health trusts -You will have the opportunity to network with a wide range of clinicians from a variety of backgrounds, both nationally and internationally -As a student of this course you'll receive a free electronic textbook for every module.
Modules
Choose one of the following: Social Research Methods (30 Credits) - Compulsory Advanced Practitioner Enquiry (30 Credits) - Compulsory Plus one of the following: Dissertation (60 Credits) - Compulsory Work based learning project module (60 Credits) - Compulsory Plus optional modules from the list below - to make up 90 credits (list subject to change): Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (15 credits) - Optional Risk Assessment and Management in Mental Health (15 credits) - Optional Social Inclusion and Recovery in Mental Health (15 credits) - Optional Meeting the needs of people with dementia and their carers (15 credits) - Optional Improving well-being: increasing personal resilience and helping people change (15 credits) - Optional Leadership for Public and Community Services (15 credits) - Optional Service Development and Quality Improvement (15 credits) - Optional Physical Assessment Skills for Mental Health Professionals (15 credits) - Optional Mentorship Preparation (15 credits) - Optional Critical Approaches to Dual Diagnosis (15 credits) - Optional Motivational Interviewing: Strategies for Lifestyle and Behavioural Change (15 credits) - Optional Social Inclusion and Recovery in Mental Health (15 credits) - Optional Older People and Problematic Drug Use (15 credits) - Optional Assessment and Treatment in Dual Diagnosis (15 credits) - Optional Substance Use and Addiction Theories (15 credits) - Optional
Entry requirements
2:2 (hons degree) or equivalent qualification
English language requirements
| Test | Grade | Additional details |
|---|---|---|
| IELTS (Academic) | 6.5 | With at least 6.0 in each component |
| TOEFL (iBT) | 87 | With at least 21 in listening & writing, 22 in speaking and 23 in reading |
| PTE Academic | 58 | With at least 51 in all components |
Fees and funding
Tuition fees
| EU | £117* | Credit |
| England | £63* | Credit |
| Northern Ireland | £63* | Credit |
| Scotland | £63* | Credit |
| Wales | £63* | Credit |
| Channel Islands | £63* | Credit |
| International | £117* | Credit |
*This is a provisional fee and subject to change.
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
At Middlesex, we have a range of funding and loan options available to ensure you are able to attend university, whatever your financial background. Tuition fees vary for UK, EU and International students. More information about fees for the course you are interested in studying can be found at https://www.mdx.ac.uk/courses/postgraduate/mental-health-studies
Provider information
Middlesex University
Hendon Campus
The Burroughs
Barnet
NW4 4BT