Explore the research behind mental health problems and see how the latest interventions are being developed. On Mental Health Studies MSc you can conduct research, study specialist optional modules, and gain experience in a clinical setting.
Whether you’re a mental health professional looking for continuing professional development or a recent graduate looking for experience, this course is a significant next step in your journey.
You’ll learn from expert researchers, practising clinicians and even the service users themselves. We also have an enthusiastic community of early career researchers who go the extra mile to support students and pass on their expertise. This combination of research, teaching and clinical practice creates an inspiring environment for our students.
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The teaching staff on the course are very supportive and encouraging - I feel that their efforts contributed a lot to me maturing academically
The course involves core and optional modules. We also offer a range of optional experiences that don’t count towards your degree credits but could be valuable for your career. These include the popular clinical placement at the renowned South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust.
Most of your classes will take place at our Denmark Hill campus, where you’ll be part of a friendly and diverse community of mental health and neuroscience specialists. We also use a digital learning platform which adds flexibility to your experience.
Course content
You will study the 30-credit core module Basic Mental Health which introduces theoretical biopsychosocial perspectives on a range of psychiatric disorders, including aetiology, diagnosis and treatment, and approaches to management and care.
There are a range of optional modules covering topics such as disaster response, cognitive behaviour therapy, psychological therapies, and women’s mental health. These optional modules allow you to start exploring specialisms you might pursue during further training or your career.
The modules in statistics and research methods cover quantitative and qualitative approaches to research. These provide the foundations for your own research project. Your 60-credit Dissertation is where you can dive deeper into a subject you’re interested in.
Denmark Hill, in Southwark, London, is a vibrant area known for its historical landmarks and green spaces. Home to King's College and the Maudsley Hospitals, it also features Ruskin Park, named after John Ruskin, and the Camberwell College of Arts.