Mental Health: Cultural Psychology and Psychiatry (online)

Queen Mary University of London
Postgraduate MSc Distance learning (part-time) 2 Years Psychology

About this course

This popular programme will give you a sophisticated understanding of the impact of socio-cultural factors in mental health, mental illness and mental health care, with a specific focus on the role of culture in the diagnosis of mental illness and in the delivery of different psychological and psychiatric therapeutic approaches. You’ll understand the cultural contexts of mental health problems, learn about the innovative ways care is delivered cross-culturally and gain experience of working with people from diverse cultural backgrounds.

  • Develop a critical insight into the role of culture in mental health as well as psychological and psychiatric practice, enhancing both your clinical and research skills

  • Gain a global perspective on the ethical and methodological challenges of mental health research and practice in various settings worldwide, in multicultural societies and with diverse populations enabling you to work with culturally diverse population

  • Take a supervised placement in a clinical setting or mental health organisation

  • Gain a comprehensive training in research methods and writing

  • Learn from leading experts in the field
  • Study Options

    This course is available in 4 study options:

    Distance learning (part-time) Shown above

    Duration: 2 Years

    Qualification: MSc

    Location: London

    Distance learning (full-time)

    Duration: 1 Year

    Qualification: MSc

    Location: London

    Distance learning (full-time)

    Duration: 9 Months

    Qualification: PgDip

    Location: London

    Distance learning (part-time) Shown above

    Duration: 21 Months

    Qualification: PgDip

    Location: London

    Career Prospects

    Graduates from this course typically go into the following occupations:

    3219 Health associate professionals
    2229 Therapy professionals
    3214 Complementary health associate professionals
    1231 Health care practice managers
    3229 Welfare and housing associate professionals
    2224 Psychotherapists and cognitive behaviour therapists

    Course Details

    Qualification
    MSc
    Study Mode
    Distance learning (part-time)
    Duration
    2 Years
    Start Date
    2025
    Academic Year
    2025
    Campus / Location
    London
    Scheme
    Postgraduate
    Subjects
    Psychology