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Mental Health: Psychological Therapies Online MSc

Queen Mary University of London

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  • Qualification

    MSc - Master of Science

  • Location

    Queen Mary University of London

  • Study mode

    Distance / Online

  • Start date

    06-JAN-25, 15-SEP-25

  • Duration

    1 year

Course summary

This is an MSc with a unique syllabus that explores the role of different contexts in how we interpret and deal with complex mental health issues. It is suited for anyone who wish to embark on a career in mental health but also existing professionals who would like to top up their knowledge on psychological therapies. This course covers exclusively professional skills, with hands on activities on assessment and formulation, tips on delivering the best practice and how to look after yourselves as mental health professionals.

Learn about psychological therapies, their application and effectiveness

Take a supervised placement in a mental health setting

Gain research and writing skills

Learn from experts in the field

Across the UK there’s a need for professionals of all kinds to gain expertise in psychological therapies. This course is an ideal next step for those who are already working in mental health, who want to go on to train as therapists, who want to complete research and those who work in related areas, such as social work, human resources or the voluntary sector.

On this MSc, you’ll have the opportunity to critically examine different approaches to understanding mental disorder. We’ll build your confidence in using psychological therapies but also develop your ability to understand the evidence base for these therapies – and assess which therapies might work for different types of disorder.

Career paths

This programme gives you a range of career options. It is ideal if you want to do clinical psychology or psychotherapy training, including IAPT services, in the future.

It is also tailored to people working in mental health care who want to advance their careers by demonstrating their expertise in psychological therapies.

Application deadline

02 January 2025, 08 September 2025

Tuition fees

Students living in United States
(International fees)

£ 25,500per year

Tuition fees shown are for indicative purposes and may vary. Please check with the institution for most up to date details.

University information

Queen Mary University of London

Queen Mary University of London

  • University League Table

    50th

  • Campus address

    Queen Mary University of London, Admissions and Recruitment Office, Mile End Road, London, Tower Hamlets, E1 4NS, England

Students can experience campus life while living in London, one of the most exciting cities on the planet. The best of both worlds!
Research at Queen Mary is world-leading across disciplines, with its academics making a major impact across all subject areas.
Queen Mary is truly inclusive, with multiple nationalities represented on its campuses.

Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    31st out of 118 3

  • Entry standards

    / Max 213
    149 70%

    37th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    63.0 63%

    55th

    17
  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    2.97 74%

    85th

    9

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