Want to make a positive difference to people and their mental health? Now’s your chance.
This course is designed to meet the growing need for more mental health practitioners. You’ll be taught by practising clinical psychologists and mental health researchers. And develop the knowledge plus the practical and technical skills you need to become a mental health practitioner.
You’ll graduate ready for a variety of roles in mental health, such as assistant psychologist or a psychology wellbeing practitioner. You could also go on to study a PhD in this field or apply for a Doctorate in Clinical Psychology.
About this course
You’ll explore case studies and evidence-based interventions. Study the latest thinking on the nature of mental health. Evaluate papers, theories, findings and methods used in clinical psychology, psychiatry and other mental health-related disciplines. Then learn how to apply this knowledge to treat a variety of mental health challenges.
Our strong links with the NHS and local health providers mean everything you learn is up to date and sector relevant. These also give you the chance to hear from guest speakers who are practitioners in the field.
Supported by the expertise of our academics, you’ll learn how to design, plan and conduct mental health research. You’ll have the freedom to delve deeper into a mental health topic of your choice – to suit your interests and career ambitions.
Our research has wide links to local organisations, public representatives, charities, clinicians and industry. Students’ research projects have covered a range of areas including experiences of seeking therapy for eating disorders, burnout and compassion-fatigue in health workers and changes in autobiographical memory related to symptoms of depression and/or anxiety disorders.
Module options
For a full Masters degree, you'll study 180 credits over the duration of your course. Some programmes offer a Postgraduate Diploma (PGDip) qualification or a Postgraduate Certificate (PGCert) qualification. For a PGDip, you'll study 120 credits, and for a PGCert, you'll study 60 credits.
Filters
Theories of Mental Health
This module will engage you in debate about key philosophical, theoretical, ethical and practical issues within contemporary mental health practice.
core
20 credits
Research Methods for Postgraduates
Learn both basic and advanced quantitative and qualitative methods, using a mixture of interactive lectures and hands-on practical workshops.
core
20 credits
Psychological Interventions
You'll be introduced to the evidence-based treatments most commonly used in mental health services, including Cognitive Behavioural Therapy. Practical role-playing exercises help you gain experience and skill in managing an assessment session with a client, while student-led seminars focus on the evidence base for CBT and a range of other psychological therapies.
core
20 credits
Case Studies in Mental Health
You will be introduced to a variety of common mental health problems including mood disorders, psychotic disorders, personality disorders, eating disorders and substance abuse. Using fictional case histories, you will develop skills at clinical formulation based in Cognitive Behaviour Therapy, even when cases are complex and incomplete.
core
20 credits
Professional Practice and Communication Skills
Explore the skills, issues, and topics surrounding professional and ethical practice and development in Psychology. You'll examine topics such as ethics in research and clinical practice, social media use, professional communication, writing and disseminating research, self-reflective professional evaluation and development, and data protection.
core
20 credits
Mental Health in Practice
This module will introduce you to a range of services that provide input to people who experience difficulties with their mental health or disability. This module allows you to appreciate the realities of working in agencies in the realm of mental health and reflect on your skill development needs, in line with the NHS knowledge and skills framework.
core
20 credits
Empirical Dissertation
Enhance your independent research skills for designing, planning, conducting, analysing and writing up a research project relevant to mental health. You'll develop your critical, in-depth knowledge of a specific area of mental health; and increase your academic analytical and writing skills.
core
60 credits
Our academics
Hull has been teaching Psychology since 1928. We were here when Freudian theory was in its infancy, and when high-tech brain scanners were introduced. And we’re here at the forefront now.
Our academics carry out research that’s making a real difference to people's lives.
Dr Bernice Wright
Lecturer
Bernice’s research areas include mental health, cognitive psychology, neuropsychology, and individual differences.
Dr Emma Lewis
Academic Tutor
Emma is a qualified cognitive analytic therapy (CAT) practitioner as well as one of our tutors. She works as a Principal Clinical Psychologist in the Hull Integrated Community Stroke Service, carrying out psychological assessments and interventions.
Entry Requirements
What do I need?
When it comes to applying for this Postgraduate Taught degree, you'll need an Undergraduate degree (or equivalent). For this course, you'll need a 2:2 from a relevant bachelor's degree.
The programme is designed for graduates who have a studied a subject that is relevant to this course.
If you’re an undergraduate student at Hull, you’re guaranteed a fast-track route to this postgraduate degree, as long as you meet the entry requirements.
In order to ensure our students have a rich learning and student experience, most of our programmes have a mix of domestic and international students. We reserve the right to close applications early to either group if application volumes suggest that this blend cannot be achieved.
Typical offer
2:2 in a relevant subject area
Typically, 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).
Fees & Funding
How much is it?
Scholarships
We offer a number of awards, bursaries and scholarships for eligible students. They’re awarded for a variety of reasons including academic achievement and/or to help those on lower incomes.
Scholarships and bursaries are separate to student loans. And the best bit is, you don’t pay a penny back.
Alumni Postgraduate Scholarship
University of Hull undergraduates progressing to a taught masters course may receive a 20% discount on the cost of their tuition fees.
Find out if you’re eligible by visiting the University of Hull Alumni Postgraduate Scholarship page.
See more Scholarships
We offer a range of scholarships and awards to students at the university to help with their financial load.
To view all of our scholarships and determine whether you're eligible, please visit our Scholarships and Awards page.
Our facilities
Future prospects
Designed around the core competencies of clinical psychologists, this course develops you as a mental health practitioner. Our students go on to a variety of careers working with a range of presenting mental health challenges including anxiety, depression, psychosis and eating disorders.
You’ll cover employability skills – such as CV writing and interview techniques – to further enhance your career chances after you graduate.
Our graduates go on to work as assistant psychologists, clinical psychologists in training, counselling psychologists in training, psychology wellbeing practitioners, research assistants, counsellors in primary care and public health practitioners. Others progress to PhDs or a Doctorate in Clinical Psychology.
Take your career to the next level
Like what you’ve seen? Then it’s time to apply.
Make your application online now, and our admissions team will get back to you as soon as possible to make you an offer.
Not ready to apply yet?
We regularly deliver virtual and on-campus events to help you discover your perfect postgraduate course, whether it’s a subject you already love or something completely different. Our events are an opportunity for you to chat to tutors and current students and find out about the career options a postgraduate degree could lead to.
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