Mental Health Studies MSc

This taught programme is provided by the Institute of Psychiatry. Follow this link for information about the School, including facilities, funding, and a list of staff research interests.
Purpose Aims to provide high quality and up-to-date coverage of theory, practice and research in the field of mental health and illness. Designed for students who already have some experience of working in the mental health field, in clinical, therapeutic or educational capacities, who want to build on their existing knowledge, experience and understanding.
Programme description - Offers wide choice of elective modules. - Regular contributions from practicing clinicians and visiting specialist lecturers. - Applications welcome from mental health professionals and psychology graduates. While the MSc Mental Health Studies offers mental health professionals a range of opportunities for continuing professional development, many of our students have not yet embarked on professional training but come with a relevant first degree, usually psychology and a minimum of one year’s work experience in the mental health field. These students typically aim to pursue a career in clinical psychology. The programme consists of five modules: compulsory modules in Basic Mental Health; Research Methods and a dissertation and two elective modules. The Basic Mental Health module provides an overview of: theoretical perspectives on mental illness; diagnosis and assessment; psychiatric disorders and treatment; approaches to management and care. The research methods module covers quantitative and qualitative approaches to research and provides the foundations for your own research project. You will be able to pursue your interests and to develop more in-depth knowledge and understanding of particular aspects of mental health and illness in the elective modules, which currently include: cognitive behavioural therapy, psychological therapies, women's mental health, pharmacotherapy, social and community mental health, mental health in the workplace and mental health in learning disabilities. The teaching staff, drawn from psychiatry, psychology, psychotherapy and nursing, reflects the multidisciplinary ethos of the programme, and all modules have regular contributions from practising clinicians and visiting lecturers who are specialists in their fields.
Programme format and assessment Teaching methods include lectures, group work, discussions, videos, case analyses. Assessment is by essays, written examinations, research project.
Programme elements/modules More information on typical programme modules. NB it cannot be guaranteed that all modules are offered in any particular academic year.
English language requirements More information for students whose first language is not English.
Student destinations Graduates pursue various careers in mental health including psychology and other clinical training.
Funding Self-funded or funded by employer.
Application procedure Selection is made on the basis of the application, references and interview.
Section 6 of application form No information required.
Contact for further information Mental Health Studies Programme Office, tel 020 7188 0193.
Further literature available MSc in Mental Health Studies brochure
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