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MSc Psychological Science of Mental Health and Wellbeing in Education

  • DeadlineStudy Details: 1 academic year 2 academic years 5 academic years

Masters Degree Description

This MSc will consider mental health and wellbeing in education through a psychological science lens. With our world-leading, research-active team, you will critically consider theoretical and empirical psychological approaches to understanding the unique and complex context of education for mental health and wellbeing.

Entry Requirements

A minimum of a second-class Bachelor's degree from a UK university or an equivalent overseas qualification, either in Psychology or a related subject. Alternatively, a minimum of a second-class Bachelor’s degree from a UK university or an equivalent overseas qualification, which contains at least 60 credits of Psychology and provides some training in research design and methods, or related methodologies. A minimum understanding of probability, hypothesis testing, comparison of means and ANOVA designs, correlations and linear regression is required.

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Fees

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Student Destinations

Graduates of the course will be provided with opportunities to develop skills pertinent to a range of roles, including, but not limited to: researcher in public and private sectors, academic or professional doctoral studentship, assistant psychologist, as well as, depending on appropriate additional qualifications, teachers and policy makers. There are a range of departmental and university-wide resources available to help students explore and develop their career pathways.

Module Details

Compulsory modules

  • Critical issues in the psychology of mental health and wellbeing in education
  • Dissertation (Psychological Science of Mental Health and Wellbeing in Education)
  • Research Design and Methods in Psychological Science of Mental Health and Wellbeing in Education
  • School and Classroom Processes
  • Psychology for Special Needs
  • Psychological and Sociological Perspectives on Inclusion and Special Educational Need
  • Social, Emotional and Behavioural Development
  • Psychological Aspects of Counselling
  • Reading and Spelling Difficulties

Optional modules

  • Psychology for Special Needs
  • Psychological and Sociological Perspectives on Inclusion and Special Educational Need
  • Social, Emotional and Behavioural Development
  • Psychological Aspects of Counselling
  • Reading and Spelling Difficulties

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