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University of Glasgow: Global Mental Health
| Institution | University of Glasgow View institution profile |
|---|---|
| Department | School of Health & Wellbeing |
| Web | www.glasgow.ac.uk/ |
| Study type | Taught |
Summary
Designed to produce graduates who can take charge of mental health service provision at a global level, helping them develop the knowledge to integrate initiatives into the wider aims of international development, and address global inequities.
By developing the capacity to think critically about the potential risks of globalising notions of mental illness you will gain the skills to develop and implement policies aimed at reducing the burden of mental health difficulties worldwide.
Two student placements at the Glasgow Psychological Trauma Service available (subject to agreement from NHSGGC).
Learning outcomes (ILOs) are based on the Grand Challenges in Global Mental Health identified in a 2011 issue of Nature.
Two student placements at the Glasgow Psychological Trauma Service available (subject to agreement from NHSGGC). Learning outcomes (ILOs) are based on the Grand Challenges in Global Mental Health identified in a 2011 issue of Nature. Watch our latest Ask Your Academic webinar to find out more about this programme.
- Specific emphasis on the important role social and cultural factors play in how mental health difficulties can be understood and treated across the globe.
- Contributors to teaching come from a diverse range of disciplines including: clinical psychology, social work, anthropology, sociology, law and psychiatry. Teaching also includes contribution from those with a lived experience of mental health difficulties.
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Options to graduate with or without specialisms by following certain courses. The specialisms are:
- Global Mental Health with specialism in Health Promotion
- Global Mental Health with specialism in Health Technology Assessment
- Global Mental Health with specialism in Research Methods
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Main Campus Location
This programme is undertaken at the Gilmorehill Campus, in the West End of Glasgow. Easy to travel to by bus, subway, train or car.
The core teaching is based around lectures. There is a strong emphasis on discussion and debate with your academic staff and fellow students, focusing on relevant research literature and policy documents. The Global Mental Health MSc has expert diverse international contributors who come from a range of disciplines including: clinical psychology, social work, anthropology, sociology, law and psychiatry. Blended learning and peer support learning is promoted in this course.
Core courses
Semester 1
- RESEARCH METHODS (QUALITATIVE, QUANTITATIVE AND HEALTH ECONOMICS)
- THEMES IN GLOBAL MENTAL HEALTH
Semester 2
- MENTAL HEALTH AND DISABILITY: INTERNATIONAL LAW AND POLICY
Semester 3
- GLOBAL MENTAL HEALTH DISSERTATION
Optional courses
Semester 1, choose 1
- CULTURAL, SOCIAL AND BIOLOGICAL DETERMINANTS OF MENTAL HEALTH
- FUNDAMENTALS OF EVALUATION
- HTA: POLICY AND PRINCIPLES
- IMPROVING HEALTH AND SOCIETY: PROGRAMME DEVELOPMENT AND EVALUATION
- INTRODUCTION TO EPIDEMIOLOGY
- INTRODUCTION TO STATISTICAL METHODS
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- PRINCIPLES OF PUBLIC HEALTH
Semester 2, choose 2
- EVALUATION DESIGN
- GLOBALISATION AND PUBLIC HEALTH
- HEALTH TECHNOLOGY ASSESSMENT IN A GLOBAL CONTEXT
- IMPROVING ACCESS TO MENTAL HEALTH CARE IN THE GLOBAL CONTEXT
- MENTAL HEALTH PROMOTION ACROSS THE LIFE-SPAN
- QUALITATIVE RESEARCH METHODS
- STATISTICAL METHODS FOR HEALTH TECHNOLOGY ASSESSMENT AND EVIDENCE BASED MEDICINE
Please note: Some students may find the content of the MSc distressing. Sessions include gender based violence (domestic abuse, rape) human trafficking, torture, other infringements of human rights (chaining). If you would rather opt out of viewing this content, please let the Programme Director know.
Global Mental Health specialisms
In addition to our standard Global Mental Health MSc, we also offer the following specialisms:
- Global Mental Health with specialism in Health Promotion
- Global Mental Health with specialism in Health Technology Assessment
- Global Mental Health with specialism in Research Methods
Graduates of the MSc Global Mental Health programme may establish careers in:
- National mental health policy and planning
- Epidemiological and mental health services research
- Advisory and advocacy roles in governments
- International agencies
- Non-governmental organisations
Examples of related job titles include:
- senior operations manager
- support worker
- research assistant
- lecturer
- adult support worker
- school psychologist assistant
- recovery worker for mental health
Others have gone on to study for PhDs in medicine and mental health in the UK and North America.
MSc
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, the University has inspired thinkers from eminent scientist Lord Kelvin and the father of economics Adam Smith, to Scotland’s First Minister Nicola Sturgeon.
Rankings
The University:
is ranked 81st in the world in the QS World University Rankings 2023
- is in the top 100 in the world: Times Higher World University Rankings 2023
- 95.9% of students in employment or further study 6 months after graduation …
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