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Course summary
The course prepares you for a variety of careers in mental health, including working as an assistant psychologist or a psychology wellbeing practitioner, or applying in the future to study for a Doctorate in Clinical Psychology.
You will strengthen your research skills and learn what is required to practise professionally, although the programme does not in itself confer a licence to practise.
Students gain an understanding of the backdrop of current thinking on the nature of mental health, how to formulate problems based on social, psychological and neurological factors, and the best evidence-based interventions. You will learn how to apply this knowledge to treat a variety of mental health problems.
The teaching staff bring a depth of experience to this course which our students have always valued. The programme is enriched by our close working relationships with the Hull Clinical Psychology Training Programme, and with local health and social care services. is enriched by our close working relationships with the Hull Clinical Psychology Training Programme, and with local health and social care services.
Modules
All modules are subject to availability and this list may change at any time.
Core modules:
Theories of Mental Health
Research Methods for Postgraduates (Psychology)
Psychological Interventions
Case Studies in Mental Health
Professional Practice and Communication Skills (Psychology)
Mental Health in Practice
Empirical Dissertation
Assessment method
Study is full-time over one year and comprises two semesters of taught modules.
Students are taught how to design, plan and conduct mental health related research and how to evaluate papers, theories, findings and methods used in clinical psychology, psychiatry and other mental health related disciplines. Learning takes place in lectures, seminars, laboratories, practical exercises in communication and through directed personal study.
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How to apply
International applicants
If you require a student visa to study or if your first language is not English you will be required to provide acceptable evidence of your English language proficiency level.
This course requires academic IELTS 6.5 overall, with no less than 5.5 in each skill. See other English language proficiency qualifications accepted by this University.
If your English currently does not reach the University's required standard for this programme, you may be interested in one of our English language courses.
Entry requirements
You should have, or expect to obtain, an Honours degree in Psychology (2:2 or above) that is recognised by the British Psychology Society (BPS) as providing Graduate Basis for Chartership (GBC). If you do not have an undergraduate degree in Psychology, we also accept applications from applicants who have completed a Masters conversion course that is accredited by the BPS.
International applicants
If you are an international student and your Psychology degree was not accredited by the BPS, you can read more about applying for this equivalency. Your application will not be considered by the MSc Programme Team until you have submitted evidence of your Undergraduate degree equivalency.
Applications from International Students must submitted by May 2024.
How to apply
As part of the application process, you will be asked to submit:
a personal statement outlining your motivation to apply for this course, and outlining any relevant work experience
a research proposal (approximately 500-750 words)– we recommend basing this on your Final Year Undergraduate Dissertation Project
evidence that your Undergraduate degree is accredited by the BPS, or is considered by the BPS to be equivalent to an Undergraduate Psychology degree in the UK
The research proposal should include:
some background literature and to state the aims of your study
an outline of your methods and proposed method of data analysis
some implications of your research question
Your application will not be considered by the programme team until all the above items have been submitted.
English language requirements
If you require a Tier 4 student visa to study or if your first language is not English you will be required to provide acceptable evidence of your English language proficiency level.
This course requires academic IELTS 6.0 overall, with no less than 5.5 in each skill.
English Language Requirements https://www.hull.ac.uk/choose-hull/study-at-hull/admissions/english-language-requirements
Fees and funding
Tuition fees
| Location | Fee | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Republic of Ireland | £12500 | Whole course |
| England | £12500 | Whole course |
| Northern Ireland | £12500 | Whole course |
| Scotland | £12500 | Whole course |
| Wales | £12500 | Whole course |
| Channel Islands | £12500 | Whole course |
| EU | £18000 | Whole course |
| International | £18000 | Whole course |
Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website.
Additional fee information
All fees are subject to change
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Course contact details
Postgraduate Admissions Team
Email:pgadmissions@hull.ac.uk
Phone:01482 466850
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