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Mental Health Studies MSc

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Full time | Denmark Hill Campus 1 | 1 year | SEP-25

Study mode

Full time

Duration

1 year

Start date

SEP-25

Key information
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Qualification type

MSc - Master of Science

Subject areas

People With Mental Health Problems: Social Work

Course Summary

Our Mental Health Studies MSc course will equip you with the relevant knowledge in the field of mental health and provide you with the opportunity to examine one area further through both theoretical and empirical research. While our Mental Health Studies course, which was established in 1992, offers mental health professionals a range of opportunities for continuing professional development, an equally high number of our students have not yet embarked on professional training. Some come with a relevant first degree, usually in psychology, and already have work experience in the mental health field.

Key benefits

  • Choice of seven optional modules on offer in a number of different mental health fields.
  • Regular contributions from practising clinicians, including world leading experts across all psychiatric specialties from the allied South London & Maudsley Hospital (SLaM), and from visiting specialist lecturers.
  • Well-established Voluntary Clinical Placements module within SLaM, the largest UK NHS Trust.
  • Opportunity to join existing research projects or develop your own research ideas.

Employability

Graduates pursue various careers in mental health, including clinical training, research assistant positions and PhD study.

After this MSc, youll have the skills you need to start a career in a variety of mental health areas. Youll also be ready to apply for clinical training, research assistant positions, or PhD study.

With a grounding in issues and debates in the field, youll be a great fit for roles outside the NHS and academia too. For example, you might work as a consultant helping government bodies respond to disasters.

If you joined us with experience in the field, youll have boosted your career prospects. Youll also feel confident carrying out research alongside clinical practice.

Modules

A combination of modules in Research Methods (30 Credits)
Advanced Statistics (15 Credits)
Basic Mental Health (30 Credits)
Big Data in Mental Health Research (15 Credits)
Introductory Statistics (15 Credits)
Mental Health Studies Dissertation (60 Credits)
Qualitative Research Methods (15 Credits)
Statistics for Mental Health Research (15 Credits)

Tuition fees

UK fees
Course fees for UK students

For this course (per year)

£15,840

International fees
Course fees for EU and international students

For this course (per year)

£37,368

Entry requirements

Standard requirements: A minimum 2:1 undergraduate Bachelors (honours) degree. If you have a lower degree classification, or a degree in an unrelated subject, your application may be considered if you can demonstrate significant relevant work experience, or offer a related graduate qualification (such as a Masters or PGDip).

Programme-Specific Requirements: Applicants should hold an undergraduate degree with 2:1 honours in a relevant subject such as Psychology, Neuroscience, or an equivalent professional qualification. Experience working in the mental health field is desirable but not essential.

University information

King's College London (King’s) is one of the oldest and most prestigious universities in the UK. With a rich history dating back to 1829, it is located in the heart of London and comprises five campuses including its historic main campus at The Strand. The university offers an extensive range of postgraduate programmes across a variety of disciplines, combining world-class teaching, research excellence, and a commitment to developing...more

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