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- Mental Health: Psychological Therapies Online MSc
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Qualification
MSc - Master of Science
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Location
Queen Mary University of London
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Study mode
Distance / Online
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Start date
06-JAN-25, 15-SEP-25
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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
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Tuition fees shown are for indicative purposes and may vary. Please check with the institution for most up to date details.
University information
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University League Table
50th
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Campus address
Queen Mary University of London, Admissions and Recruitment Office, Mile End Road, London, Tower Hamlets, E1 4NS, England
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Subject ranking
31st out of 118 3
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Entry standards
/ Max 213149 70%37th
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Graduate prospects
/ Max 10063.0 63%55th
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Student satisfaction
/ Max 42.97 74%85th
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