University of Sussex

MSc Foundations of Clinical Psychology and Mental Health

University of Sussex

Course overview

This course is designed for people who want to further their studies in Clinical Psychology and Mental Health. It dives into psychological theories and helps individuals develop a solid understanding of research and clinical practice. This programme aims to give students insight into how mental health issues are assessed, treated, and managed across diverse populations.

The MSc Foundations of Clinical Psychology and Mental Health at the University of Sussex will lay the foundation for a successful career in psychology and related healthcare fields. At the end of the program, students will be grounded in areas like psychological disorders, cognitive and developmental psychology, counselling skills, and research methods.

Entry requirements

Applicants interested in the MSc Foundations of Clinical Psychology and Mental Health must submit a personal statement as part of their application and meet specific academic and English language requirements.

Grade Requirements:

  • A minimum of a 2:1 undergraduate degree in Psychology or a closely related discipline.
  • Applicants with a 2:2 and relevant work experience may also be considered.

English Language Requirements:

  • An IELTS score of 6.5 overall, with no component below 6.0, or equivalent qualification accepted by the University of Sussex.

Scholarships

  • Cate Haste Scholarship in History

    £3,000 tuition fee reduction.

    Up to £3,000

  • Cate Haste Scholarship in Media and Film

    £3,000 tuition fee reduction.

    Up to £3,000

  • Chancellor's Masters Scholarship

    £3,000 for applicants assessed as 'Home' for fees or £5,000 for applicants assessed as 'Overseas' for fees.

  • Jan Metzger Scholarship in Artificial Intelligence and Adaptive Systems MSc

    £12,550 fee waiver

    Up to £12,550

  • John Kinghorn Scholarship in Engineering

    £10,000 tuition fee reduction.

    Up to £10,000

  • MBA Impact Scholarship

    £2,500 - £5,000 towards tuition fee reduction.

    Up to £2,500

  • Sanctuary Scholarship (Masters)

  • Shan Vaswani Borgartz Scholarship in Media

    £5,000 tuition fee reduction.

    Up to £5,000

  • Stuart Hall Scholarship

    £5,000 tuition fee discount.

    Up to £5,000

  • Sussex Alumni Scholarship

    £3,000 tuition fee reduction.

    Up to £3,000

  • Sussex Progressive Futures Scholarships

    £10,000 tuition fee reduction.

    Up to £10,000

  • The University of Sussex Business School International Masters Award

    £2,000 will be awarded as a fee waiver to all overseas fee-paying students who start a full-time Masters course at the Business school.

    Up to £2,000

  • The University of Sussex Engineering and Informatics International Masters Award

    £2,000 will be awarded as a fee waiver to all overseas fee-paying students who start a full-time Masters course at the School of Engineering & Informatics.

    Up to £2,000

Career opportunities

Graduates from the MSc Foundations of Clinical Psychology and Mental Health programme can pursue careers such as:

  • Assistant Psychologist
  • Mental Health Practitioner
  • Research Assistant
  • Counsellor or Support Worker
  • Wellbeing Coordinator

Cost of study

The tuition fee for international students studying MSc Foundations of Clinical Psychology and Mental Health at the University of Sussex is £27,300 per year. The tuition fee is subject to an annual increase.

Admission

To apply for this course, you’ll need to go through UCAS. You can speak to one of our trained counsellors to find out more about this process.

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