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University of Glasgow: Global Mental Health (Online Distance Learning)
| Institution | University of Glasgow View institution profile |
|---|---|
| Department | School of Health and Wellbeing |
| Web | glasgow.ac.uk |
| onlinedegreesadmissions@glasgow.ac.uk | |
| Study type | Taught |
MSc
Summary
The growing field of mental health needs experts who can create sustainable strategies, address the treatment gap and actively lead positive change in mental health treatment for a global market. At the University of Glasgow, our Global Mental Health programme will prepare you to fill these needs. Online learning at the University of Glasgow allows you to experience the outstanding education we are known for without the need for relocation.
WHY THIS PROGRAMME
-
Contributors to the Global Mental Health Master’s course come from a diverse range of disciplines including clinical psychology, social work, anthropology, sociology, law and psychiatry.
-
Our programme will prepare you for employment by emphasising the important role that social and cultural factors play in how mental health difficulties can be understood and treated across the globe. This programme is designed to produce passionate graduates who can take charge of mental health service provision at a global level.
-
Focusing on the impact which social and cultural factors have on the awareness and treatment of mental health service provision, this programme matches goals set by the United Nations and those identified by the Grand Challenges in Global Mental Health which were published in the world-leading science journal Nature (2011)
-
This online programme offers a choice of pathways in health promotion or our general pathway. These options are designed for you to tailor your studies to your unique experiences and provide the skills needed to support career development in this field.
PROGRAMME STRUCTURE
PgCert Year 1: 1 x 20 credit core courses, 2 x 20 credit optional courses
PgDip Year 1: 2 x 20 credit core courses and 1 x 20 credit optional course Year 2: 1 x 20 credit core course 2 x 20 credit optional courses
MSc Year 1: 2 x 20 credit core courses and 1 x 20 credit optional course Year 2: 1 x 20 credit core course 2 x 20 credit optional courses Year 3: 1 x 60 credit dissertation
MSc Global Mental Health Degree with Health Promotion Year 1: 3 x 20 credit core courses Year 2: 2 x 20 credit core courses 1 x 20 credit optional course Year 3: 1 x 60 credit dissertation
Whether you join us in September, January or April, you will take a course immediately available to you.
For example, if beginning in September, take Semester 1 course 'Themes in Global Mental Health'. If beginning in January, take a Semester 2 course, e.g. 'Mental Health Promotion Across the Lifespan'. If beginning in April, take Semester 3/Summer course, e.g. 'Mental Health and Disability: International Law & Policy', or discuss an appropriate alternative with your Adviser of Studies.
With this programme you can choose your own specialist pathway in Health Promotion, or follow our general route, letting you tailor your studies to your unique experiences and career goals.
Through videos, quizzes, discussion and debate with a diverse, global community of students, you will focus on relevant research literature and policy documents and gain an international perspective. The University of Glasgow specially adapts programmes to the online format. You will attend interactive lectures, seminars and individual tutorials. You will also build important connections with fellow students by taking part in project and team work.
Our expert staff will assess your progression through each course in a variety of ways. This may include essays, discussions, blogs, online presentations, interactive quizzes, podcasts, assignments or group work . Details of these assignments are found in your induction.
Lessons and assignments are tailored to help students graduate with the skills they’ll need in their careers. This helps students to learn the soft skills associated with professions and are designed to allow them to obtain their career goals.
For more detailed information please visit the course page on our website.
| Level | SCQF Level 11 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | 2.1 Hons (or non-UK equivalent) in a degree with a Psychology, Social Science or Life Science background. We may also accept applicants with significant relevant work experience in addition to lower qualifications. |
| Location | University of Glasgow University of Glasgow University Avenue Glasgow G12 8QQ |
Summary
Online learning at the University of Glasgow allows you to benefit from the outstanding educational experience that we are renowned for, without having to relocate to our campus.
When it comes to investment, mental health trails far behind other fields of health care. This online Global Mental Health Masters emphasises the important role that social and cultural factors play in how mental health difficulties can be understood and treated across the globe. It is designed to produce graduates who can take charge of mental health service provision at a global level. This programme opens a world of opportunity for passionate people to create sustainable strategies, address the treatment gap and actively lead positive change in the treatment of mental health issues.
WHY THIS PROGRAMME
-
By studying the MSc Global Mental Health, you'll be exposed to leading research, cutting-edge topics and first-hand insights from our renowned Institute of Health & Wellbeing.
-
Gain the confidence to grow your career by advising, guiding or researching mental health policy, helping you make a real difference to the world.
-
Contributors to the Global Mental Health Masters come from a diverse range of disciplines including clinical psychology, social work, anthropology, sociology, law and psychiatry.
-
Through videos, quizzes, discussion and debate with a diverse, global community of students, you will focus on relevant research literature and policy documents and gain an international perspective.
-
Focusing on the impact which social and cultural factors have on the awareness and treatment of mental health service provision, this programme matches goals set by the United Nations and those identified by the Grand Challenges in Global Mental Health which were published in the world-leading science journal Nature (2011).
-
The Institute of Health & Wellbeing was awarded an Athena SWAN Gold Award in 2018 for equality and diversity.
PROGRAMME STRUCTURE
PgCert Year 1: 1 x 20 credit core courses, 2 x 20 credit optional courses
PgDip Year 1: 3 x 20 credit core courses Year 2: 3 x 20 credit optional courses
MSc Year 1: 3 x 20 credit core courses Year 2: 3 x 20 credit optional courses Year 3: 1 x 60 credit dissertation
Whether you join us in September, January or April, you will take a course immediately available to you.
For example, if beginning in September, take Semester 1 course 'Themes in Global Mental Health'. If beginning in January, take a Semester 2 course, e.g. 'Mental Health Promotion Across the Lifespan'. If beginning in April, take Semester 3/Summer course, e.g. 'Mental Health and Disability: International Law & Policy', or discuss an appropriate alternative with your Adviser of Studies.
Assignments have been based on graduate attributes which are unique to the University. These help students to learn the soft skills associated with professions and are designed to allow them to obtain their career goals. Throughout each course you will be assessed in a variety of ways which could include essays, discussions, blogs, podcasts, posters, online presentations, interactive quizzes, assignments or group work. Details of these assignments are found in your induction.
The duration of this programme is 2.5 years - 6 years taken on a part-time basis. For details on full-time options request more information to speak to an admissions representative.
Core Courses THEMES IN GLOBAL MENTAL HEALTH RESEARCH METHODS IN HEALTH & WELLBEING (optional for PgCert) MENTAL HEALTH AND DISABILITY: INTERNATIONAL LAW AND POLICY (optional for PgCert)
Optional Courses Optional courses MENTAL HEALTH PROMOTION ACROSS THE LIFE-SPAN (ONLINE) IMPROVING ACCESS TO MENTAL HEALTH CARE IN THE GLOBAL CONTEXT CULTURAL, SOCIAL AND BIOLOGICAL DETERMINANTS OF MENTAL HEALTH PgDip and MSc only:
INTRODUCTION TO STATISTICAL METHODS HTA: POLICY AND PRINCIPLES HTA: POLICY AND PRINCIPLES
See website for more information
| Level | SCQF Level 11 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | To be accepted to this programme, you must have: |
Postgraduate Certificate - PgCert
Summary
The growing field of mental health needs experts who can create sustainable strategies, address the treatment gap and actively lead positive change in mental health treatment for a global market. At the University of Glasgow, our Global Mental Health programme will prepare you to fill these needs. Online learning at the University of Glasgow allows you to experience the outstanding education we are known for without the need for relocation.
WHY THIS PROGRAMME
-
Contributors to the Global Mental Health Master’s course come from a diverse range of disciplines including clinical psychology, social work, anthropology, sociology, law and psychiatry.
-
Our programme will prepare you for employment by emphasising the important role that social and cultural factors play in how mental health difficulties can be understood and treated across the globe. This programme is designed to produce passionate graduates who can take charge of mental health service provision at a global level.
-
Focusing on the impact which social and cultural factors have on the awareness and treatment of mental health service provision, this programme matches goals set by the United Nations and those identified by the Grand Challenges in Global Mental Health which were published in the world-leading science journal Nature (2011)
-
This online programme offers a choice of pathways in health promotion or our general pathway. These options are designed for you to tailor your studies to your unique experiences and provide the skills needed to support career development in this field.
PROGRAMME STRUCTURE
PgCert Year 1: 1 x 20 credit core courses, 2 x 20 credit optional courses
PgDip Year 1: 2 x 20 credit core courses and 1 x 20 credit optional course Year 2: 1 x 20 credit core course 2 x 20 credit optional courses
MSc Year 1: 2 x 20 credit core courses and 1 x 20 credit optional course Year 2: 1 x 20 credit core course 2 x 20 credit optional courses Year 3: 1 x 60 credit dissertation
MSc Global Mental Health Degree with Health Promotion Year 1: 3 x 20 credit core courses Year 2: 2 x 20 credit core courses 1 x 20 credit optional course Year 3: 1 x 60 credit dissertation
Whether you join us in September, January or April, you will take a course immediately available to you.
For example, if beginning in September, take Semester 1 course 'Themes in Global Mental Health'. If beginning in January, take a Semester 2 course, e.g. 'Mental Health Promotion Across the Lifespan'. If beginning in April, take Semester 3/Summer course, e.g. 'Mental Health and Disability: International Law & Policy', or discuss an appropriate alternative with your Adviser of Studies.
With this programme you can choose your own specialist pathway in Health Promotion, or follow our general route, letting you tailor your studies to your unique experiences and career goals.
Through videos, quizzes, discussion and debate with a diverse, global community of students, you will focus on relevant research literature and policy documents and gain an international perspective. The University of Glasgow specially adapts programmes to the online format. You will attend interactive lectures, seminars and individual tutorials. You will also build important connections with fellow students by taking part in project and team work.
Our expert staff will assess your progression through each course in a variety of ways. This may include essays, discussions, blogs, online presentations, interactive quizzes, podcasts, assignments or group work . Details of these assignments are found in your induction.
Lessons and assignments are tailored to help students graduate with the skills they’ll need in their careers. This helps students to learn the soft skills associated with professions and are designed to allow them to obtain their career goals.
For more detailed information please visit the course page on our website.
| Level | SCQF Level 11 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | 2.1 Hons (or non-UK equivalent) in a degree with a Psychology, Social Science or Life Science background. We may also accept applicants with significant relevant work experience in addition to lower qualifications. |
| Location | University of Glasgow University of Glasgow University Avenue Glasgow G12 8QQ |
Summary
Online learning at the University of Glasgow allows you to benefit from the outstanding educational experience that we are renowned for, without having to relocate to our campus.
When it comes to investment, mental health trails far behind other fields of health care. This online Global Mental Health Masters emphasises the important role that social and cultural factors play in how mental health difficulties can be understood and treated across the globe. It is designed to produce graduates who can take charge of mental health service provision at a global level. This programme opens a world of opportunity for passionate people to create sustainable strategies, address the treatment gap and actively lead positive change in the treatment of mental health issues.
WHY THIS PROGRAMME
-
By studying the MSc Global Mental Health, you'll be exposed to leading research, cutting-edge topics and first-hand insights from our renowned Institute of Health & Wellbeing.
-
Gain the confidence to grow your career by advising, guiding or researching mental health policy, helping you make a real difference to the world.
-
Contributors to the Global Mental Health Masters come from a diverse range of disciplines including clinical psychology, social work, anthropology, sociology, law and psychiatry.
-
Through videos, quizzes, discussion and debate with a diverse, global community of students, you will focus on relevant research literature and policy documents and gain an international perspective.
-
Focusing on the impact which social and cultural factors have on the awareness and treatment of mental health service provision, this programme matches goals set by the United Nations and those identified by the Grand Challenges in Global Mental Health which were published in the world-leading science journal Nature (2011).
-
The Institute of Health & Wellbeing was awarded an Athena SWAN Gold Award in 2018 for equality and diversity.
PROGRAMME STRUCTURE
PgCert Year 1: 1 x 20 credit core courses, 2 x 20 credit optional courses
PgDip Year 1: 3 x 20 credit core courses Year 2: 3 x 20 credit optional courses
MSc Year 1: 3 x 20 credit core courses Year 2: 3 x 20 credit optional courses Year 3: 1 x 60 credit dissertation
Whether you join us in September, January or April, you will take a course immediately available to you.
For example, if beginning in September, take Semester 1 course 'Themes in Global Mental Health'. If beginning in January, take a Semester 2 course, e.g. 'Mental Health Promotion Across the Lifespan'. If beginning in April, take Semester 3/Summer course, e.g. 'Mental Health and Disability: International Law & Policy', or discuss an appropriate alternative with your Adviser of Studies.
Assignments have been based on graduate attributes which are unique to the University. These help students to learn the soft skills associated with professions and are designed to allow them to obtain their career goals. Throughout each course you will be assessed in a variety of ways which could include essays, discussions, blogs, podcasts, posters, online presentations, interactive quizzes, assignments or group work. Details of these assignments are found in your induction.
The duration of this programme is 2.5 years - 6 years taken on a part-time basis. For details on full-time options request more information to speak to an admissions representative.
Core Courses THEMES IN GLOBAL MENTAL HEALTH RESEARCH METHODS IN HEALTH & WELLBEING (optional for PgCert) MENTAL HEALTH AND DISABILITY: INTERNATIONAL LAW AND POLICY (optional for PgCert)
Optional Courses Optional courses MENTAL HEALTH PROMOTION ACROSS THE LIFE-SPAN (ONLINE) IMPROVING ACCESS TO MENTAL HEALTH CARE IN THE GLOBAL CONTEXT CULTURAL, SOCIAL AND BIOLOGICAL DETERMINANTS OF MENTAL HEALTH PgDip and MSc only:
INTRODUCTION TO STATISTICAL METHODS HTA: POLICY AND PRINCIPLES HTA: POLICY AND PRINCIPLES
See website for more information
| Level | SCQF Level 11 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | To be accepted to this programme, you must have: |
Postgraduate Diploma - PgDip
Summary
The growing field of mental health needs experts who can create sustainable strategies, address the treatment gap and actively lead positive change in mental health treatment for a global market. At the University of Glasgow, our Global Mental Health programme will prepare you to fill these needs. Online learning at the University of Glasgow allows you to experience the outstanding education we are known for without the need for relocation.
WHY THIS PROGRAMME
-
Contributors to the Global Mental Health Master’s course come from a diverse range of disciplines including clinical psychology, social work, anthropology, sociology, law and psychiatry.
-
Our programme will prepare you for employment by emphasising the important role that social and cultural factors play in how mental health difficulties can be understood and treated across the globe. This programme is designed to produce passionate graduates who can take charge of mental health service provision at a global level.
-
Focusing on the impact which social and cultural factors have on the awareness and treatment of mental health service provision, this programme matches goals set by the United Nations and those identified by the Grand Challenges in Global Mental Health which were published in the world-leading science journal Nature (2011)
-
This online programme offers a choice of pathways in health promotion or our general pathway. These options are designed for you to tailor your studies to your unique experiences and provide the skills needed to support career development in this field.
PROGRAMME STRUCTURE
PgCert Year 1: 1 x 20 credit core courses, 2 x 20 credit optional courses
PgDip Year 1: 2 x 20 credit core courses and 1 x 20 credit optional course Year 2: 1 x 20 credit core course 2 x 20 credit optional courses
MSc Year 1: 2 x 20 credit core courses and 1 x 20 credit optional course Year 2: 1 x 20 credit core course 2 x 20 credit optional courses Year 3: 1 x 60 credit dissertation
MSc Global Mental Health Degree with Health Promotion Year 1: 3 x 20 credit core courses Year 2: 2 x 20 credit core courses 1 x 20 credit optional course Year 3: 1 x 60 credit dissertation
Whether you join us in September, January or April, you will take a course immediately available to you.
For example, if beginning in September, take Semester 1 course 'Themes in Global Mental Health'. If beginning in January, take a Semester 2 course, e.g. 'Mental Health Promotion Across the Lifespan'. If beginning in April, take Semester 3/Summer course, e.g. 'Mental Health and Disability: International Law & Policy', or discuss an appropriate alternative with your Adviser of Studies.
With this programme you can choose your own specialist pathway in Health Promotion, or follow our general route, letting you tailor your studies to your unique experiences and career goals.
Through videos, quizzes, discussion and debate with a diverse, global community of students, you will focus on relevant research literature and policy documents and gain an international perspective. The University of Glasgow specially adapts programmes to the online format. You will attend interactive lectures, seminars and individual tutorials. You will also build important connections with fellow students by taking part in project and team work.
Our expert staff will assess your progression through each course in a variety of ways. This may include essays, discussions, blogs, online presentations, interactive quizzes, podcasts, assignments or group work . Details of these assignments are found in your induction.
Lessons and assignments are tailored to help students graduate with the skills they’ll need in their careers. This helps students to learn the soft skills associated with professions and are designed to allow them to obtain their career goals.
For more detailed information please visit the course page on our website.
| Level | SCQF Level 11 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | 2.1 Hons (or non-UK equivalent) in a degree with a Psychology, Social Science or Life Science background. We may also accept applicants with significant relevant work experience in addition to lower qualifications. |
| Location | University of Glasgow University of Glasgow University Avenue Glasgow G12 8QQ |
Summary
Online learning at the University of Glasgow allows you to benefit from the outstanding educational experience that we are renowned for, without having to relocate to our campus.
When it comes to investment, mental health trails far behind other fields of health care. This online Global Mental Health Masters emphasises the important role that social and cultural factors play in how mental health difficulties can be understood and treated across the globe. It is designed to produce graduates who can take charge of mental health service provision at a global level. This programme opens a world of opportunity for passionate people to create sustainable strategies, address the treatment gap and actively lead positive change in the treatment of mental health issues.
WHY THIS PROGRAMME
-
By studying the MSc Global Mental Health, you'll be exposed to leading research, cutting-edge topics and first-hand insights from our renowned Institute of Health & Wellbeing.
-
Gain the confidence to grow your career by advising, guiding or researching mental health policy, helping you make a real difference to the world.
-
Contributors to the Global Mental Health Masters come from a diverse range of disciplines including clinical psychology, social work, anthropology, sociology, law and psychiatry.
-
Through videos, quizzes, discussion and debate with a diverse, global community of students, you will focus on relevant research literature and policy documents and gain an international perspective.
-
Focusing on the impact which social and cultural factors have on the awareness and treatment of mental health service provision, this programme matches goals set by the United Nations and those identified by the Grand Challenges in Global Mental Health which were published in the world-leading science journal Nature (2011).
-
The Institute of Health & Wellbeing was awarded an Athena SWAN Gold Award in 2018 for equality and diversity.
PROGRAMME STRUCTURE
PgCert Year 1: 1 x 20 credit core courses, 2 x 20 credit optional courses
PgDip Year 1: 3 x 20 credit core courses Year 2: 3 x 20 credit optional courses
MSc Year 1: 3 x 20 credit core courses Year 2: 3 x 20 credit optional courses Year 3: 1 x 60 credit dissertation
Whether you join us in September, January or April, you will take a course immediately available to you.
For example, if beginning in September, take Semester 1 course 'Themes in Global Mental Health'. If beginning in January, take a Semester 2 course, e.g. 'Mental Health Promotion Across the Lifespan'. If beginning in April, take Semester 3/Summer course, e.g. 'Mental Health and Disability: International Law & Policy', or discuss an appropriate alternative with your Adviser of Studies.
Assignments have been based on graduate attributes which are unique to the University. These help students to learn the soft skills associated with professions and are designed to allow them to obtain their career goals. Throughout each course you will be assessed in a variety of ways which could include essays, discussions, blogs, podcasts, posters, online presentations, interactive quizzes, assignments or group work. Details of these assignments are found in your induction.
The duration of this programme is 2.5 years - 6 years taken on a part-time basis. For details on full-time options request more information to speak to an admissions representative.
Core Courses THEMES IN GLOBAL MENTAL HEALTH RESEARCH METHODS IN HEALTH & WELLBEING (optional for PgCert) MENTAL HEALTH AND DISABILITY: INTERNATIONAL LAW AND POLICY (optional for PgCert)
Optional Courses Optional courses MENTAL HEALTH PROMOTION ACROSS THE LIFE-SPAN (ONLINE) IMPROVING ACCESS TO MENTAL HEALTH CARE IN THE GLOBAL CONTEXT CULTURAL, SOCIAL AND BIOLOGICAL DETERMINANTS OF MENTAL HEALTH PgDip and MSc only:
INTRODUCTION TO STATISTICAL METHODS HTA: POLICY AND PRINCIPLES HTA: POLICY AND PRINCIPLES
See website for more information
| Level | SCQF Level 11 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | To be accepted to this programme, you must have: |
The University of Glasgow is one of the UK’s most prestigious seats of learning, and the fourth oldest university in the English speaking world. Established in 1451 and recognised for its world-changing research and teaching, our people have always been at the forefront of innovation, including eight Nobel Laureates, two UK Prime Ministers, three First Ministers of Scotland, 10 Fellows of the Royal Society and 11 Fellows of the British Academy. Our past achievements inspire our current world changers.
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