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MSc Mental Health Psychology

Study Method
Online
Institution
University of Liverpool Online
Start Date
5th August 2025, 7th October 2025
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Course overview

Enhance your psychology career with the online Mental Health Psychology MSc. Throughout your studies, you will explore the fundamentals of general psychology and key areas of mental health. This programme will enable you to confidently evaluate patterns in behaviour and psychological functioning to help recognise the best psychological approaches in relation to these issues. The curriculum has been designed to provide you with the necessary knowledge to understand the theories and practises of therapeutic interventions, such as counselling and the effects they have on individuals.

You will gain a deeper understanding of the mental health psychology methodologies by engaging in various data collection methods to ultimately prepare you to enter a professional setting. To achieve a full master’s degree, you will be required to complete 180 credits.

This programme is also available as a postgraduate diploma (PG Dip) which amounts to 120 credits. Students who complete the PG Dip will have the opportunity to progress to a full master’s degree.

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Job outcomes

  • Cognitive Behavioural Therapist
  • Counsellor
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What you'll learn

The curriculum is driven by research-led teaching to ensure academic excellence. Module assessments are designed to maximise employability as each piece of work is based on the philosophy of action-based learning. You can expect unrivalled academic support from module tutors who are experts in their fields.

Study method

  • Online
  • Blended
  • In-class
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Duration study load

  • 30 months

Entry requirements

All applications will be considered on a case-by-case basis. If you want to discuss your previous qualifications and experience before applying, please contact us now via LiveChat.

Applicants should possess either:

  • A minimum of a 2:2 class degree in any subject including psychology equivalent to a UK bachelor’s degree; or
  • A minimum of a 2:2 class degree in any subject including psychology equivalent to a UK bachelor’s degree AND have gained at least two years of relevant professional experience.

Non-psychology applicants will normally require a GCSE Grade 4 (grade C) or GCE O Level pass in Mathematics and English, or an equivalent qualification.

All applicants must provide evidence that they have an English language ability equivalent to an IELTS (academic) score of 6.5 (overall) and 7.0 (reading and writing).

If you don’t have an IELTS or equivalent certificate, you can take our free online English test to assess your proficiency. You don’t need to prove your English ability if you are a national of, or have completed a qualification equivalent to a UK degree in, any of the eligible countries on our website.

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Assessment

Assessment is exclusively through online assignments rather than examinations. You will be assessed through a range of activities, including written assignments, presentations, discussion forum participation and journal entries.

Delivery

This programme is designed to be studied wholly online and part-time. Teaching is delivered through our state-of-the-art Virtual Learning Environment (VLE), which provides students with access to all resources required for interactive study online.

On this platform, you will be encouraged to work collaboratively with classmates and actively read around your topic through our comprehensive library of eBooks and journals.

Subjects

Core Modules
Mind, Brain, and Behaviour (15 credits)
Data Analysis for Psychology (15 credits)
Social Psychology (15 credits)
Personality, Individual Differences, and Intelligence (15 credits)
Approaches to Mental Health Psychology (15 credits)
Psychotherapeutic Interventions (15 credits)
Psychological Appraisal and Treatment (15 credits)
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (15 credits)
Dissertation (60 credits)
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Payment options

Full tuition fee – £16,868* (2024/2025 academic year) | £17,357* (£2025/2026 academic year)

The tuition fee is fully inclusive of all costs: teaching materials, core textbooks, assessments and resits. If you live in England, you may be eligible for a postgraduate loan to cover some of the costs of your degree. If you are not eligible for a student loan, you will be offered a simple monthly payment plan to spread the cost of your tuition over the duration of your studies.

Scholarships and Discounts

  • 10% discount for University of Liverpool alumni.
  • You will receive a 5% discount if you choose to pay the full tuition fee upfront.
  • An Executive Scholarship of 15% is available for our August 2025 intake.
  • A UK Scholarship of 20% is available for students residing in the United Kingdom, who enrol on the August 2025 intake of our full master’s awards.
  • International students residing in specific regions outside the UK may be eligible for a Regional Scholarship of up to 20%.
  • A separate application form is not required for a scholarship, as it will be applied once you have received your official offer letter. Please note, scholarships cannot be combined but can be used alongside our Up-front Payment Discount.

All tuition fees shown are net of any applicable sales tax payable by you in your country of residence. Where we are required to add sales tax at the local statutory rate, this will be added to the tuition fees shown and confirmed during the payment process. Corporate discounts of 10% are available for organisations looking to invest in the skills of three or more employees. For more information, please submit an enquiry and you will be contacted by one of our admissions advisors to learn how you can upskill your team for organisational success.

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About University of Liverpool Online

This year, we are celebrating 25 years in online learning. All our programmes have been specifically designed for online delivery since 2000. Our state-of-the-art learning platform encourages collaboration with fellow professionals from around the world.

You will receive a highly regarded qualification from the University of Liverpool, a member of the elite Russell Group of research-led UK universities, consistently ranked in the top 200 universities worldwide (Centre for World University Rankings, 2024).

In addition, the University of Liverpool achieved Gold in the Times Higher Education (THE) Online Learning Rankings 2024.