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MSc Psychology of Mental Health

University of Dundee

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  • Qualification

    MSc - Master of Science

  • Location

    Main Campus

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    21-SEP-26

  • Duration

    1 Year

Course summary

The need to understand and help address people’s mental health issues is growing.Societies are facing a mental health crisis, an aging population, and increasing inequalities.This course will prepare you with the necessary theory and research skills required to understand and investigate the determinants of people’s mental health. It also provides a pathway to study at PhD level, for those looking to specialise in a doctorate in clinical psychology. It is currently the only psychology master course in Scotland to offer work experience over two semesters as part of a non-clinical research or work-based placement.You will study three advanced modules of your choice, ranging from areas such as:foundations of adult mental healthpsychology in practice (placement)developmental psychopathologyYou will also learn advanced quantitative and qualitative research methods, and will conduct a research dissertation supervised by an academic member of staff.Here at the University of Dundee, you'll benefit from access to our dedicated postgraduate student social and study spaces. Our sophisticated facilities include a developmental lab, EEG labs, eye-tracking technologies, and physiological response measures.You'll be taught by research-active academic staff, with advanced knowledge of the field. As a small and close-knit department, we take a more personalised approach to your learning experience. Getting to know our students on an individual basis means that we are able to provide individual support throughout.

Tuition fees

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£ 23,700per year

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University information

University of Dundee

University of Dundee

University of Dundee

  • University League Table

    25th

  • Campus address

    Main Campus, Nethergate, Dundee, Dundee City, DD1 4HN, United Kingdom

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You'll get a highly valued and recognised education in a multicultural study destination and be supported by a global community of friendly staff and students.
There are places of worship in and around campus, international food stores across the city, and a range of international student societies.
Scholarships are available to help eligible students get the most from their studies, and there is dedicated support for international students.

Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    Psychology

    43rd out of 118 7

  • Entry standards

    / Max 205
    157 76%

    16th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    66.0 66%

    40th

    33

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.12 78%

    60th

    26

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