MSc Global Mental Health at University of Glasgow

Programme overview

Prepares graduates to lead mental health service provision at global level and integrate initiatives into international development, addressing global inequities. It develops critical thinking on the risks of globalising notions of mental illness, with emphasis on social and cultural factors, and teaching from clinical psychology, social work, anthropology, sociology, law and psychiatry.

Department: School of Health & Wellbeing | Duration: 12 months full-time; 24 months part-time | Intake: September | Location: Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom

What you will study

Core courses are Research Methods (Qualitative, Quantitative and Health Economics), Themes in Global Mental Health and Mental Health and Disability: International Law and Policy, plus options such as Principles of Public Health and Mental Health Promotion Across the Life-span, and a dissertation. Two student placements at the Glasgow Psychological Trauma Service are available, subject to NHSGGC agreement.

Career pathways

National mental health policy and planning, epidemiological and mental health services research, advisory and advocacy roles in governments, international agencies and NGOs; some graduates progress to PhD study.

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Application information

Entry requirements

2.2 Honours (or non-UK equivalent) in Life Sciences, Health Sciences, Biomedical Sciences, Medicine, Nursing, Psychology, Occupational Therapy, Law, Public Health, Geography, Anthropology, Public Policy, Dentistry, Education, Epidemiology, Neuroscience, Sociology and related subjects; an ordinary degree may sometimes be accepted. International applicants: IELTS Academic 6.5 overall with no component below 6.0 (other tests accepted, e.g. TOEFL iBT, PTE Academic, Duolingo, at stated minimums). Application deadlines for September 2027 entry: international applicants apply in rounds, the final round closing 8 July 2027; UK applicants 24 August 2027.

Domestic applicants: GBP 12,063 a year (2027/28). Full-time; Home & RUK Source

International applicants: GBP 33,708 a year (2027/28). Full-time; International & EU Source

Intake: September

Duration: 12 months full-time; 24 months part-time

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