find your perfect postgrad program
Search our Database of 30,000 Courses
Cardiff University: Psychology of Mental Health
| Institution | Cardiff University View institution profile |
|---|---|
| Department | School of Psychology |
| Web | www.cardiff.ac.uk |
| enquiry@cardiff.ac.uk | |
| Telephone | +44 (0)29 2087 4455 |
| Study type | Taught |
MSc
Summary
Unlock the mind, enhance your knowledge of mental health, and transform your future career prospects with this innovative psychology conversion programme.
Studying psychology is all about understanding how people think, feel, and act. On this one-year conversion programme you'll deep dive into the science behind human behaviour and mental health. You’ll explore everything from social psychology and how we interact with others, to how our brain works, all with a focus on mental health. You'll learn from experts who are leading researchers and practitioners in their fields, giving you research opportunities to develop both your critical thinking and practical skills—whether it's collecting data, analysing results, or making case assessments and evaluations.
The culmination of your programme will be a dissertation completed over three months in the summer. This will be an in-depth research project where you can demonstrate the skills you’ve learned over the year. The dissertation topic will have a mental health component.
Our programme is a conversion course, and you will not need any prior knowledge of psychology to apply. At the end of the programme, you’ll have the skills necessary to start your career journey in any area of psychology, but you may be at an advantage when applying for careers with a mental health element.
The MSc Psychology and the MSc Psychology of Mental Health are similar programmes. The difference between them is that the MSc Psychology has a professional placement in the summer, but fewer modules dedicated to mental health, whereas the MSc Psychology of Mental Health has a mental health dissertation over the summer and specialist mental health modules. Those applicants who have little practical experience of psychology may prefer the MSc Psychology because of the placement in the summer, whereas those with an interest in mental health and who have already experienced mental health work in practice may prefer the MSc Psychology of Mental Health.
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | For details on entry requirements, please visit our website: |
| Location | Cathays Park Campus Park Place Cardiff CF10 3AT |
Summary
Unlock the mind, enhance your knowledge of mental health, and transform your future career prospects with this innovative psychology conversion programme.
Studying psychology is all about understanding how people think, feel, and act. On this one-year conversion programme you'll deep dive into the science behind human behaviour and mental health. You’ll explore everything from social psychology and how we interact with others, to how our brain works, all with a focus on mental health. You'll learn from experts who are leading researchers and practitioners in their fields, giving you research opportunities to develop both your critical thinking and practical skills—whether it's collecting data, analysing results, or making case assessments and evaluations.
The culmination of your programme will be a dissertation completed over three months in the summer. This will be an in-depth research project where you can demonstrate the skills you’ve learned over the year. The dissertation topic will have a mental health component.
Our programme is a conversion course, and you will not need any prior knowledge of psychology to apply. At the end of the programme, you’ll have the skills necessary to start your career journey in any area of psychology, but you may be at an advantage when applying for careers with a mental health element.
The MSc Psychology and the MSc Psychology of Mental Health are similar programmes. The difference between them is that the MSc Psychology has a professional placement in the summer, but fewer modules dedicated to mental health, whereas the MSc Psychology of Mental Health has a mental health dissertation over the summer and specialist mental health modules. Those applicants who have little practical experience of psychology may prefer the MSc Psychology because of the placement in the summer, whereas those with an interest in mental health and who have already experienced mental health work in practice may prefer the MSc Psychology of Mental Health.
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | For details on entry requirements, please visir our website: https://www.cardiff.ac.uk/study/postgraduate/taught/courses/course/psychology-of-mental-health-msc |
| Location | Cathays Park Campus Park Place Cardiff CF10 3AT |
Founded in 1883, Cardiff University combines a prestigious heritage with impressive modern facilities, on one of the most beautiful campuses in the UK. As part of the Russell Group, our students benefit from our outstanding research quality and reputation, while enjoying a wide variety of courses that can be tailored to any aspirations.
Academic excellence and global reputation
Ranked 22nd in the UK (The Complete University Guide 2026) and 181st in the world (QS World University Rankings 2026), Cardiff University is recognised for its outstanding teaching and research. In the 2021 Research Excellence Framework (REF), …
View ProfileNot what you are looking for?
Browse other courses in Mental health or Psychology, or search our comprehensive database of postgrad programs.Postgraduate Bursary Opportunity with Postgrad.com
Are you studying as a PG student at the moment or have you recently been accepted on a postgraduate program? Apply now for one of our £2000 PGS bursaries.
Click here