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MSc Mental Health Studies

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MSc Mental Health Studies
Middlesex University London

Course Overview

Intake

N/A

Duration

1 year

Course Description

The Mental Health Studies MSc is an innovative programme designed for degree-level practising nurses or health and social care professionals who wish to follow a flexible modular pathway. This course is ideal for those currently working in mental health, health, or social care services who want to enhance their professional practice, research knowledge, and leadership skills. The programme offers a flexible approach, with most modules taught online or via distance learning, complemented by some on-campus sessions for specialised skills at the Hendon campus. Students can study full-time over one year or part-time over two years. A key requirement is that students must be working in mental health or related services with direct access to service users to complete the programme assessments. By joining this course, students will benefit from a supportive learning environment, access to extensive digital resources, and the opportunity to network with a diverse range of clinicians. Please note that this course does not lead to registration as a mental health nurse or other mental health practitioner.

Tuition Fee Details

UK fees are £69 per taught credit. The university reserves the right to increase postgraduate tuition fees in line with changes to legislation, regulation and any government guidance or decisions. The tuition fees for part-time UK study are subject to annual review and the institution reserves the right to increase the fees each academic year by no more than the level of inflation. Any annual increase in tuition fees will be notified to students at the earliest opportunity in advance of the academic year to which any applicable inflationary rise may apply.

Entry Requirements

Academic Requirements

UK qualifications

An honours degree (2:2 or above) in any discipline.

Two years experience in the mental health or substance use field if holding a professional qualification in nursing, social work or an allied discipline.

English Language Requirements

Other

Applicants require good English language skills. Further details are available on the institution's English language requirements page.

Other Requirements

Other

Applicants must be working in mental health or mental health-related caring services with direct access to service users during the course of their studies.

For more information about the General Entry Requirements please visit the institution page

Course Structure

Cognitive Behavioural Therapy

15 Credits

Mental Health Awareness: From Prevention to Recovery

30 Credits

Physical Assessment Skills for Mental Health Professionals

15 Credits

Planning and Delivering Care in Practice

30 Credits

Risk Assessment and Safety Planning

15 Credits

Social Inclusion and Recovery in Mental Health

15 Credits

Developing Research Capability

60 Credits

Frequently Asked Questions

Graduates may progress into roles such as senior nurses, clinical psychologists, or advanced clinical practitioners. The course is designed to enhance existing professional practice and support career development within the NHS or private health and social care services. Nova Pathways can assist you in exploring how this qualification aligns with your specific career goals.