Mental Health: Psychological Therapies

Queen Mary University of London
Postgraduate PgDip Full-time 9 Months Psychology

About this course

This is a postgraduate diploma with a unique syllabus that explores the role of different contexts in how we interpret and deal with complex mental health issues. It is suited for anyone who wish to embark on a career in mental health but also existing professionals who would like to top up their knowledge on psychological therapies. This course covers exclusively professional skills, with hands on activities on assessment and formulation, tips on delivering the best practice and how to look after yourselves as mental health professionals.

  • Learn about psychological therapies, their application and effectiveness

  • Take a supervised placement in a mental health setting

  • Gain research and writing skills

  • Learn from experts in the field
  • Study Options

    This course is available in 4 study options:

    Part-time

    Duration: 21 Months

    Qualification: PgDip

    Location: Islington

    Full-time Shown above

    Duration: 9 Months

    Qualification: PgDip

    Location: Islington

    Part-time

    Duration: 2 Years

    Qualification: MSc

    Location: Islington

    Full-time Shown above

    Duration: 1 Year

    Qualification: MSc

    Location: Islington

    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
    2224 Psychotherapists and cognitive behaviour therapists
    2225 Clinical psychologists

    Course Details

    Qualification
    Postgraduate Diploma - PgDip
    Study Mode
    Full-time
    Duration
    9 Months
    Start Date
    2025
    Academic Year
    2025
    Campus / Location
    Islington
    Scheme
    Postgraduate
    Subjects
    Psychology