Psychology of Mental Health MSc at University of Dundee

Programme overview

A master's that equips you with the theory and research skills to understand and investigate the determinants of mental health, and a pathway to PhD study or a doctorate in clinical psychology. It offers a 4 to 6 month non-clinical research or work-based placement across two semesters.

Duration: 12 months full time (part-time option available) | Intake: September 2027 | Study mode: full-time | Location: Dundee, Scotland, United Kingdom

What you will study

Three advanced modules of your choice (for example foundations of adult mental health, psychology in practice (placement), developmental psychopathology), advanced quantitative and qualitative research methods, and a supervised research dissertation. Facilities include a developmental lab, EEG labs and eye-tracking.

Career pathways

Beneficial for applicants to a professional doctorate in clinical psychology or applied psychological practice; roles in mental health and related sectors include assistant psychologist and health and wellbeing practitioner.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Second-class lower degree (or 50%, or GPA 2.5/4.0 or 3.0/5.0 for Ghanaian applicants) in psychology or a related subject; other subjects may be considered and applicants not meeting the standard are considered case by case. English language for international applicants: IELTS Academic overall 7.0 (writing 6.5, listening 6.5, reading 6.5, speaking 6.5).

Domestic applicants: GBP 11,550 a year. Tuition for UK and Ireland students. 2027 entry. Source

Intake: September 2027

Duration: 12 months full time (part-time option available)

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