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Sheffield Hallam University

100% online MSc Psychology with Mental Health and Wellbeing

Develop a breadth of applied psychological knowledge including mental health and wellbeing

Apply by: 24 December 2025
To start: 5 January 2026
Total fees: £7800
Per 15-credit module: £650
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Why choose Sheffield Hallam?

  • Teaching excellence

    Awarded Gold for our Teaching Excellence (Teaching Excellence Framework 2023)

  • Strong career outcomes

    95% of graduates in employment or further study (HESA Graduate Outcomes 2021/22)

  • Among the best

    Shortlisted University of the Year (Times Higher Education Awards 2022)

  • A high performer

    5-star university with top marks in teaching, employability and innovation (QS Stars)

  • Fully flexible

    100% online, part-time study with six starts per year

  • Affordability

    Pay per module to ease budget pressure

Take your next steps toward advancing understanding in psychology and its applications…

Sheffield Hallam’s 100% online MSc Psychology with Mental Health and Wellbeing offers comprehensive knowledge across key areas, including cognitive, social, and developmental psychology. You will critically evaluate the role of psychological research in addressing real-world challenges.

This programme emphasises ethical practice, equipping you with the tools to responsibly apply psychological principles in varied settings. In addition, you will gain specific insights into mental health and well-being practices. You’ll also build transferable academic and professional skills, enhancing your ability to communicate complex ideas effectively.

With a focus on professional growth, you’ll develop communication, teamwork and critical thinking positioning you for success in diverse career paths. Reflective practice will guide you in setting personal and professional development goals.

Ultimately, you will gain both an understanding of human behaviour and ways to advance wellbeing and promote positive mental health.

Our priority: transform lives with education

At Sheffield Hallam, we are dedicated to the transformative power of education and place accessible teaching and learning at the heart of our mission. With a focus on teaching excellence, recognised with a Gold rating in the Teaching Excellence Framework (2023), and a commitment to applied learning, we ensure our graduates can adapt and thrive in an ever-changing employment market.

Tailor your learning to your life with 100% online study

This programme is designed for busy professionals who haven’t previously studied psychology. It provides the skills and knowledge to apply psychological principles effectively across various contexts, particularly in areas related to mental health and wellbeing. With fully online, part-time study, you can easily balance your education with your personal and professional responsibilities.

What you’ll learn 

  • Holistic Wellbeing
  • Biological Basis of Behaviour
  • Social Psychology: Perspectives and Topics
  • Qualitative Data Analysis
  • Mental Health Across the Lifespan
  • Quantitative Analysis and Statistics
  • Cognitive Psychology
  • Personality and Individual Differences
  • Counselling and Psychotherapy
  • Practical Applications in Developmental Psychology
  • Research Project in Psychology with Mental Health and Wellbeing

Enrich your life with a deeper understanding of psychology, mental health and wellbeing

Apply now