MSc Psychological Well-Being and Mental Health

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Nottingham Trent University

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• Objectives
  About the MSc Psychological Well-being and Mental Health course
  
  
  A distinctive feature of the this postgraduate psychology course to equip students with both in-depth knowledge and professional and research skills. These are required to evaluate, assess, and advance the current understanding of what works in helping adults achieve psychological well-being and good mental health. On this programme, students will develop their knowledge of the psychological principles underlying the psychological therapy models explored and also apply this knowledge through hands-on exercises.
• Entry requirements
  You will need an undergraduate degree (minimum 2.2) in Psychology or an allied discipline such as nursing; or another recognised equivalent qualification.
  
  Applicants with professional / practice qualifications (such as RMN, RN) and equivalent life skills will also be considered but will be required to demonstrate how their experiences (for example working as a Nurse or Counsellor) would enable them to study this course at HE M Level in their Personal Statement.
  
  English language requirements for international students are the IELTS 6.5 (min writing score 6.0)/TOEFL 560 (min writing score 5)/TOEFL iBT 83 (min writing score 24).
• Academic title
  MSc
• Course description

  MSc Psychological Well-being and Mental Health course content

  During the course students will study modules covering a range of topics. These will include the following core modules:

  • Core Mental Health Theory
  • Contemporary Issues in Mental Health
  • Mental Health Epidemiology
  • Assessment, Case Formulation, and Intervention
  • Research and Professional Skills
  • Advanced Mental Theory
  • Psychological Well-being
  • Psychometrics
  • Qualitative Research Design and Analysis
  • Research Project / Theoretical Dissertation.

  Study and support
  The course is delivered largely through interactive workshops and discussions, small-group teaching and individual project supervision but there may also be some lectures. You will also be expected to engage in independent study and will have access to the state-of-the-art facilities within the department and the University’s virtual learning environment.

  Assessment
  A balanced range of assessments will be used to assess students on a modular basis including: 

  • coursework essays
  • case studies
  • extended essays
  • examinations
  • presentations
  • research project.

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