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MSc Psychology with Mental Health and Wellbeing

Gain psychological tools to start a career in mental health, wellbeing and related fields.

Apply by: 16 April 2025
To start: 28 April 2025
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

Become psychologically literate and apply this understanding to mental health and wellbeing contexts...

Sheffield Hallam’s 100% online MSc Psychology with Mental Health and Wellbeing offers comprehensive knowledge across key psychological areas, including cognitive, social, and developmental psychology. You’ll critically assess the role of psychological research in real-world contexts with an additional focus on well-being and mental health.

With emphasis on professional development, you’ll enhance your skills in communication, teamwork, and critical thinking, preparing for diverse career opportunities. You’ll also engage in reflective practice to set goals for ongoing personal and professional growth.

Overall, you’ll be ready to make meaningful contributions to the fields of mental health, wellbeing, and beyond.

This course has been designed as a conversion course and an application for accreditation has been submitted to The British Psychological Society (BPS). BPS accredited conversion courses provide an opportunity for graduates to build on their first-degree qualification to become eligible for the Society’s Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership.

Learning outcomes

As a student you will:

  • Demonstrate a critical understanding of core areas of psychology, including cognitive, social, developmental, individual differences, and biological bases of behaviour.
  • Assess the role of psychological research in tackling real-world issues and its impact on contemporary challenges.
  • Develop foundational research skills in psychology, equipping you to conduct studies and critically evaluate methodologies.
  • Evaluate ethical considerations in psychological research and practice, ensuring responsible and ethical approaches to research and application.
  • Strengthen your ability to apply psychological knowledge in professional settings, preparing you to make informed decisions and contribute meaningfully to the field.

Career opportunities

And develop the skills sought by today’s employers for careers in:

  • Academic Research
  • Educational Mental Health
  • Human Resources
  • Marketing
  • Mental Health Wellbeing
  • Psychological Wellbeing

Flexible learning

With degree studies you can tailor to your life...

Sheffield Hallam’s 100%online MSc Psychology with Mental Health and Wellbeing is designed for professionals who haven’t previously studied psychology. As a student, you’ll deepen your understanding of psychological concepts and develop the skills to apply evidence-based solutions to real-world problems. With the flexibility of fully online, part-time study, you can easily balance your academic pursuits with your personal and professional commitments.

Entry requirements

To study Sheffield Hallam’s 100% online MSc Psychology, you will need to have completed:

  • A 2:2 undergraduate degree (or international equivalent) in any subject discipline.
    OR
  • A third-class degree in any subject discipline if you have completed prior study at Level 7 or a BPS-accredited, undergraduate Psychology degree.

 

Any offer to study an online programme with Sheffield Hallam is subject to your acceptance of the University’s Terms and Conditions and Student Regulations.

Applicants whose first language is not English, or most recent education or work experience was not in English will need to demonstrate proficiency by completing an approved English language test such as IELTS (6.5 overall with no individual sub-scores under 6.0), or equivalent.

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