Postgraduate - Glasgow Caledonian University

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MSc Psychology and Mental Health
Contact: Lisa Marshall or Heather McIntyre
E: l.marshall@gcal.ac.uk or heather.mcintyre@gcal.ac.uk
T: +44(0)141 331 3984/8529
W: www.caledonian.ac.uk/sls
This programme has been developed within the changing context of mental health service
delivery and the increasing emphasis being placed upon multi-disciplinary, multi-agency and
multi-professional working in both statutory and voluntary mental health services.
Mental Health Services have undergone significant development in recent years and, as a result of this,
employment opportunities have expanded for a host of service providers as demands on mental health
services have increased. The programme aims to provide an advanced curriculum of multi-professional
and multi-agency education to meet the needs of a changing mental health workforce which will
promote the development of integrated and evidence-based practice across services. It will provide
postgraduate education for professionals and practitioners in mental health who may be employed by the
NHS, Social Services and other agencies across the statutory and voluntary sector who have a stake in
mental health services.
The programme will allow students the opportunity to develop their competencies through practicebased
assignments and research relating to mental health practice. The programme will also provide
students with opportunities to study on a part-time and flexible basis, enabling them to enhance their
knowledge and critical thinking in relation to applied mental health practice. It is designed to be of particular
interest to current professionals wishing to extend or update their knowledge in a number of specific areas
and entails completion of six taught modules and an additional research dissertation.
It is possible to register for the diploma (six modules), certificate (three modules) or for individual
modules as appropriate.
The programme can contribute to Continuing Professional Development for staff working in mental
health provision. It is anticipated that the programme will provide a grounding for students interested in the
development of the graduate primary care mental health worker.
Entrants to the MSc Psychology and Mental Health programme will normally hold a first degree or
equivalent. Candidates without a first degree must provide evidence of being able to work at
postgraduate level.
Mode of Study & Duration:
Full-Time: One year
Part-Time: Up to three years
Number of Places:
At discretion of admissions tutor
UK/EU Fees & Funding:
Student fees will be £190 per 15 credit
module and £500 to undertake and
complete the Dissertation
Application:
Download a form from our website on
www.caledonian.ac.uk/postgrad
For further information, see page 124 or use
the paper form at the back of this prospectus
Assessment:
Mixture of coursework and examinations
plus Research Dissertation
Programme Structure:
Semester A: Clinical Governance; Legal,
Ethical & Policy Issues; Research Methods
for Health Professionals; Risk Assessment &
Care Management
Semester B: Abnormal Psychology;
Co-morbidity in Mental Health; Therapeutic
Approaches in Mental Health
Note: On completion of taught modules,
MSc candidates must complete a supervised
research based Dissertation
International Students:
International students whose first language
is not English shall be required to
demonstrate evidence of satisfactory
competence by completing an IELTS test
with a score of at least 7 or by holding
another recognised qualification. Please refer
to pg 12 for details
Overseas Fees:
£9,500 (2009 fees)
Scholarships:
Partial scholarships are available and
applicants will be advised of these
arrangements upon receipt of an offer