Mental Health and Wellbeing MSc/PG Dip/PG Cert

Program Overview

The Mental Health and Wellbeing MSc/PG Dip/PG Cert program delves into the factors affecting mental health and wellbeing, focusing on psychological issues like depression, anxiety, and stress. It equips graduates with theoretical knowledge, research skills, and practical experience to make a positive impact in the field. The program is delivered in a block-teaching format, with a focus on coursework-based assessment and support from experienced psychologists.

Program Outline

Mental Health and Wellbeing MSc/PG Dip/PG Cert

Degree Overview:

• The Mental Health and Wellbeing MSc/PG Dip/PG Cert is designed to deepen understanding of factors influencing mental health and wellbeing.
• The program focuses on psychological problems including depression, anxiety, and stress.
• It aims to provide a grounding in relevant theory, research, research methods skills, and an appreciation of real-world practice.
• The program equips graduates with the knowledge and skills to make a positive impact in the field of mental health and wellbeing.

Outline:

• The program is delivered in a block-teaching format, with students focusing on one or two modules at a time.
• This allows for a simpler timetable, providing more time for engagement with studies and other student activities.
• The program consists of theoretical, work-related, and research-based modules.
• Core modules include:
• Introduction to Mental Health
• Introduction to Wellbeing
• Wellbeing in the Modern World
• Mental Health and Wellbeing: Assessments and Interventions
• Research Methods for Applied Psychologists
• Research Methods for Understanding and Evaluating Mental Health and Wellbeing
• Research dissertation (60 credits)
• The program can also be completed with a Postgraduate Certificate (PG Cert) or Postgraduate Diploma (PG Dip) by taking specific combinations of modules.

Assessment:

• Assessment is based exclusively on coursework, with guidance materials provided for each assignment.
• Coursework may include:
• Formal essays
• Research reports
• Presentations
• Scoping Reviews
• Case studies
• The dissertation provides students with experience in conducting research from its inception to completion.

Teaching:

• Teaching typically includes lectures, group seminars, and individual tutorials.
• Students are encouraged to become independent and proactive learners, and are provided with recommended reading and electronic resources for independent study.
• The program includes two short one-day inter-professional education (IPE) events within clinical and community contexts.
• Learning activities are designed to develop teamwork, presentation, and problem-solving skills, alongside academic skills such as synthesis, evaluation, and application.
• Students receive support from a personal academic tutor and access to additional support services to help develop Masters-level study skills.
• The program is taught by experienced psychologists, including both academic and practitioner psychologists.
• The diverse teaching team includes specialists in areas such as mental health, psychological wellbeing, clinical psychology, life coaching, and counselling.
• Research expertise of the teaching staff feeds directly into the program, informing both undergraduate and postgraduate provisions.

Careers:

• Completion of the program leads to a number of career opportunities worldwide, including research, teaching, and applied settings.
• The course may also be used as a stepping-stone to specialized PhD study.
• While the program does not culminate in a practitioner qualification, its content is highly relevant to those eventually wishing to apply for training in clinical psychology, psychotherapy, counselling, or coaching.
• Completion of the program can lead to a qualification in Clinical Psychology, its content is highly relevant to those applying for training in this area, or within related fields such as psychotherapy.
• The program is block taught, meaning students will study one or two modules at a time.
• The program involves inter-professional education (IPE) events, which may require attendance outside of standard teaching days.

UK EU/International Start date: September 2024 Course code: C84174 Duration: One year full-time; part-time over two or three years Attendance: Students can expect to attend up to three days of classes at the university a week. You will also be required to attend an Induction, with some preparation and skills development for postgraduate studies. The programme involves inter-professional education (IPE) events. These events may require attendance outside of standard teaching days. Fees and funding: 2024/25 full-time for UK student: £8,200 Find out more about additional costs and optional extras associated with this course. Please visit dmu.ac.uk/international for more information or call us on +44 (0)116 2 50 60 70. Start date: September 2024 Course code: C84174 Duration: One year full-time; flexible part-time over two or three years Attendance: Students can expect to attend up to three days of classes at the university a week. You will also be required to attend an Induction, with some preparation and skills development for postgraduate studies. The programme involves inter-professional education (IPE) events. These events may require attendance outside of standard teaching days. Location of study: DMU Leicester UK Fees and funding: Full-time 2024/25 fees for international students: £16,800 Find out more about additional costs and optional extras associated with this course. Please visit dmu.ac.uk/international for more information or call us on +44 (0)116 2 50 60 70.