Our Mental Health Studies course consists of the following modules: Basic Mental Health, a combination of modules in Research Methods, a Research Dissertation and a choice of two 30-credit or one 30-credit and two 15-credit optional modules.
The Basic Mental Health module provides an overview of the theoretical perspectives on mental illness, diagnosis and assessment, psychiatric disorders and treatment, and approaches to management and care.
The modules in Research Methods cover quantitative and qualitative approaches to research and provide the foundations for your own research project.
We will use a delivery method that will ensure students have a rich, exciting experience from the start. Face to face teaching will be complemented and supported with innovative technology so that students also experience elements of digital learning and assessment
“Every year we find innovative ways to improve learning. For example, we have a subscription to the National Elf Service blog. This helps students keep up with the latest debates and developments in the field”.
Dr Jenny Kravariti, Course Leader
Teaching
You will be taught through a mix of lectures, seminars and tutorials.
Basic Mental Health
Lectures (40 hours) | Seminars / Tutorials (10 hours)|Self-directed study (250 hours)
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy
Lectures (40 hours) | Seminars / Tutorials (10 hours)|Self-directed study (250 hours)
Psychological Therapies
Lectures (40 hours) | Seminars / Tutorials (10 hours)|Self-directed study (250 hours)
Social & Community Mental Health
Lectures (40 hours) | Seminars / Tutorials (10 hours)|Self-directed study (250 hours)
Womens Mental Health
Lectures (40 hours) | Seminars / Tutorials (10 hours)|Self-directed study (250 hours)
Psychology & Neuroscience of Psychosis
Lectures (20 hours) | Seminars / Tutorials (5 hours) |Self-directed study (125 hours)
Pharmacotherapies in Mental Health
Lectures (20 hours) | Seminars / Tutorials (5 hours) |Self-directed study (125 hours)
Disaster Response: Mental Health, Behaviour & Communication
Lectures (40 hours) | Seminars / Tutorials (10 hours)|Self-directed study (250 hours)
Dissertation
Lectures (0 hours) | Seminars / Tutorials (20 hours)|Self-directed study (580 hours)
Combination of modules in research methods
Introductory Statistics
Lectures (20 hours) | Seminars / Tutorials (5 hours)|Self-directed study (125 hours)
Statistics for Mental Health Research
Lectures (20 hours) | Seminars / Tutorials (5 hours)|Self-directed study (125 hours)
Advanced Statistics
Lectures (20 hours) | Seminars / Tutorials (5 hours)|Self-directed study (125 hours)
Qualitative Research Methods
Lectures (20 hours) | Seminars / Tutorials (5 hours)|Self-directed study (580 hours)
Systematic Reviews in Mental Health
Lectures (20 hours) | Seminars / Tutorials (5 hours)|Self-directed study (125 hours)
Big Data in Mental Health Research
Lectures (20 hours) | Seminars / Tutorials (5 hours)|Self-directed study (125 hours)
Typically, one credit equates to 10 hours of work.
Assessment
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.