MSc Psychology of Mental Health at London Metropolitan University

Programme overview

Our Psychology of Mental Health MSc course is designed to provide you with advanced training in mental health. You'll gain an understanding of mental health law, safeguarding and working with vulnerable adults and children. You’ll also learn about how individuals cultivate resilience in the face of adversity and trauma.

Faculty: School of Social Sciences and Professions | Duration: 1 year full-time; 2 years part-time day | Study mode: full-time / part-time day | Intake: September 2027 | Location: London, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Modules: Introduction to Skills Based Practice, Psychopathology, Research Design and Analysis for Psychology, Research Project, Resilience and Mindfulness, Specialised Clinical Issues in Mental Health Services, Treatment Interventions.

Career pathways

Some of our graduates have gone on to postgraduate clinical education programs at the University of Oxford. Others have progressed onto practitioner roles in IAPTS, and senior management positions in the corporate mental health sector.

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Application information

Entry requirements

You will be required to have: a good degree (minimum 2:2) or an equivalent relevant professional qualification in the area of social sciences, health, education and human sciences e.g. psychology, medicine, biomedical science, nursing, health promotion or social work. Experience of research methods and data collection is preferable. English language: If you require a Student visa you may need to provide the results of a Secure English Language Test (SELT) such as Academic IELTS. This course requires you to meet our higher requirements.

Domestic applicants: GBP 11,500 a year (2027/28). Full-time, September 2027 entry Source

International applicants: GBP 20,000 a year (2027/28). Full-time, September 2027 entry Source

Intake: September 2027

Duration: 1 year full-time; 2 years part-time day

Apply through the official page: https://evision.londonmet.ac.uk/urd/sits.urd/run/SIW_IPP_LGN.login?process=siw_ipp_app&code1=PSMEHE-F

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