MSc / PgCert Mental Health and Clinical Psychology
Overview
Help those in distress
Our MSc and PgCert courses have a distinctive emphasis on the experiences of people who live with distress. You’ll focus on the treatment of mental distress in both clinical and community settings, as well as developing an understanding of prevention and community means of social support and guidance.
Why Psychology at LSBU?
- All students on the MSc programme can undertake a clinically relevant placement in the community or within the NHS.
- Dedicated facilities – our lab complex includes an eye-tracking facility and observation room.
- Experts by experience (sometimes referred to as service users) are heavily involved in the delivery and design of the course.
- Jacqui Dillon (chair of the Hearing Voices Network) is a consultant on the implementation of this unique programme.
Modules
All modules are assessed by a mix of coursework, examinations, presentations and a placement log.
MSc students complete all modules. PgCert students complete Exploring Mental Health and Distress; Introduction to Clinical Skills; and Psychosocial Interventions.
- Exploring mental health and distress in the clinic and community
- Research methods for mental health
- Psychosocial interventions and treatments
- Experts by experience
- Introduction to clinical skills
- Placement module
- Dissertation
Entry requirements
MSc
2:1 undergraduate degree in Psychology or an allied field such as neuroscience, social work, nursing, medicine or psycho-social studies.
PgCert
2:2 undergraduate degree in Psychology or an allied field such as neuroscience, social work, nursing, medicine or psycho-social studies.