Teaching & modules
Modules
Required modules
Courses are divided into modules. Over the course of your study, you will take modules totaling 180 credits.
You are required to take the following modules:
Please note that most optional modules operate a cap. We will ask you to indicate an alternative choice for each of your module selections. There is a very high chance that you will be allocated to your top/first module choices, but this cannot be guaranteed.
Optional modules
Your 60 credits in optional modules must include:
A 30-credit module from Mental Health cluster 1:
A 30-credit module from Mental Health cluster 2:
A 15-credit module in Statistics (term 1)
A 15-credit module in Statistics or Research Methods (term 2)
In addition, we offer a number of popular 0-credit optional modules, including:
Teaching methods - what to expect
You will be taught through a mix of lectures, seminars and tutorials.
| Module name | Lectures (hours) | Seminars/ tutorials (hours) | Self-directed study (hours) | Total (hours) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Basic Mental Health | 40 | 10 | 250 | 300 |
| Cognitive Behavioural Therapy | 40 | 10 | 250 | 300 |
| Psychological Therapies | 40 | 10 | 250 | 300 |
| Clinical Pathways: Assessment & Lived Experience | 40 | 10 | 250 | 300 |
| Social & Community Mental Health | 40 | 10 | 250 | 300 |
| Women’s Mental Health | 40 | 10 | 250 | 300 |
| Disaster Response: Mental Health, Behaviour & Communication | 40 | 10 | 250 | 300 |
| Dissertation – Mental Health Studies | - | 20 | 580 | 600 |
| Introduction to Statistics | 20 | 5 | 125 | 150 |
| Statistics for Mental Health Research I | 20 | 5 | 125 | 150 |
| Statistics for Mental Health Research II | 20 | 5 | 125 | 150 |
| Qualitative Research Methods | 20 | 5 | 125 | 150 |
| Systematic Reviews in Mental Health | 20 | 5 | 125 | 150 |
| Big Data in Mental Health Research | 15 | 17 | 118 | 150 |
| Voluntary Clinical Placements | - | - | - | 0 |
| Small Group Tutorials | - | - | - | 0 |
| Decolonising Mental Health | - | - | - | 0 |
Typically, one credit equates to 10 hours of work.
Teaching
We have a team of academics and clinicians who lead the different modules on this course. Their diverse expertise gives you an insight into the wide spectrum of challenges in the field.
Location
Our course is primarily taught at the King’s College London Denmark Hill Campus.
Please note that locations are determined by where each module is taught and may vary depending on the optional modules you select.
Assessment
- Written Examinations
- Coursework
- Practical work
The primary methods of assessment for this course are written examinations, coursework and practical work. The study time and assessment methods typically give an indication of what to expect. However, these may vary depending upon the modules.