MSc Psychological Wellbeing and Mental Health at University of Greater Manchester

Programme overview

Are you fascinated by the psychological theories and models around wellbeing and mental health? Our MSc Psychological Wellbeing and Mental Health supports you in developing a critical understanding of mental health difficulties, psychological therapies and the interventions applied in mental health contexts. You’ll gain core counselling skills through simulation-assisted practice and enjoy a mix of traditional lectures, interactive workshops, seminars and skill-building sessions.

Duration: 12 months Full-time; also offered: 24 months part-time | Study mode: full-time | Intake: September 2027 | Location: Bolton, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Modules include Psychological Wellbeing and Mental Health: Context and Professional Skills; Psychological Wellbeing in Practice and Positive Psychology; Contemporary Psychological Interventions in Mental Health; Manifestations of Mental Health Challenges and Systems of Classification; Psychological Wellbeing and Mental Health Research Methods; Core Counselling Principles; Applied Practitioner Skills and Processes (Simulation assessment); Psychological Wellbeing and Mental Health Research Project.

Career pathways

Our MSc Psychological Wellbeing and Mental Health offers an ideal combination of subjects if you are looking for a career focused on mental health and psychological wellbeing in individuals, families, or communities. On graduation, you'll be well-prepared to enter a variety of roles working directly or indirectly to improve mental health and wellbeing.

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Application information

Entry requirements

A 2:1 or above in a relevant undergraduate degree (or equivalent) in psychology or another related professional field is required. Applicants from a range of health, social care and behavioural science backgrounds will be considered. If you have a lower second class (2:2) honours degree you may be accepted to the programme following a successful interview. If English isn’t your first language, you’ll also need IELTS 6.0 with no less than 5.5 in any band (or equivalent). We also accept a range of other English language qualifications – please visit our English Language Requirements web page for more details.

Domestic applicants: GBP 8,496 a year (2026/27). Tuition fee for students starting in 2026/27 Source

International applicants: GBP 17,500 a year (2026/27). Tuition fee for students starting in 2026/27 Source

Intake: September 2027

Duration: 12 months Full-time; also offered: 24 months part-time

Apply through the official page: https://greatermanchester.ac.uk/join-us/how-to-apply-and-admissions

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