Introduction:

The Psychological Wellbeing and Mental Health Masters degree is designed to equip you with an in-depth knowledge of psychological theory relevant to the improvement and maintenance of psychological wellbeing and sound mental health in adults. It's ideal if you are intending to work – or are already employed – in health care, counselling, social care and related areas.

Careers and employability

Your future career in Psychological Wellbeing and Mental Health

Students generally choose the MSc Psychological Wellbeing and Mental Health because they wish to pursue a career working in a mental health setting or because they already work in such a setting and hope to improve their prospects of promotion and career progression. You may choose to pursue an academic and / or research career in psychology following graduation (by working as a research assistant or associate, for example, or by studying for a PhD). Psychology graduates with BPS GBC status may also be interested in this course if they are considering doctoral study towards a career as a clinical or counselling psychologist.

Your qualification in Psychological Wellbeing and Mental Health is likely to be popular with a whole range of potential employers because, in addition to possessing in-depth theoretical knowledge of a range of mental health issues, you will also have demonstrated transferable skills in the ability to write essays and reports and to talk and present in front of other people.

Previous graduates have gone on to careers as:

• Psychology assistant
• Psychological wellbeing practitioner
• Mental Health Support Worker
• Research assistant
• Recovery worker
• Independent Mental Health Advocate
• Disability advisor
• Care support worker

What you’ll study

*We are currently reviewing the content of our courses to ensure that they remain relevant and current to out students’ future ambitions and society. Please continue to check this course webpage for the latest developments.

During this course you'll evaluate, assess, and advance the current understanding of what works in helping adults achieve psychological wellbeing and good mental health. The course will also teach you a range of practical and research-related skills aimed at people intending to work, or who are already employed, in the mental health sector.

As part of the course you'll engage in a piece of consultancy for an external organisation working in the areas of mental health or psychological wellbeing. This affords excellent networking opportunities. Many students also engage in volunteering opportunities in these areas facilitated by the University.

• Assessment, Case Formulation and Intervention
• Clinical Research Methods
• Psychological Wellbeing
• Research and Professional Skills
• Contemporary Issues in Mental Health
• Theory and Application to Mental Health
• Specialist Psychology Essay
• Research Project / Dissertation