MPhil Mental Health at Swansea University

Programme overview

A research degree in Mental Health at Singleton Park Campus focused on developing and evaluating evidence-based mental health services. Current student topics include early intervention services, care co-ordination in forensic mental health care and the influence of service user participation in professional role development.

Department: School of Health and Social Care | Duration: 2 years full-time or 4 years part-time | Intake: October, January, April and July | Location: Swansea, Wales, United Kingdom

What you will study

An original supervised research project in mental health care, services and policy, within the School of Health and Social Care research environment, with funders and partners including Welsh Government, NHS Wales and Public Health Wales.

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Entry requirements

MPhil: undergraduate degree at 2:1 level (or non-UK equivalent). PhD: undergraduate degree at 2:1 level and a master's degree; a UK first class honours degree holder without a master's may be considered individually. English language: IELTS 6.5 overall with no component below 6.5 (or a Swansea University recognised equivalent). Admissions decisions may also reflect the standard of the research synopsis/proposal, performance at interview, competition for places and relevant professional experience.

Domestic applicants: GBP 5,006 a year (2025/26). UK student full-time annual rate (2025/26 entry point); part-time is half. Charged over the minimum candidature period. Bench fees may apply. Source

International applicants: GBP 22,700 a year (2026/27). Full-time Year 1 tuition fee; fees for later years rise by 3%; part-time fee per year 1: UK £2,619, international £11,350 Source

Intake: October, January, April and July

Duration: 2 years full-time or 4 years part-time

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