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Mental Health MSc

UK

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What will I learn?

Introduction

One in four people will experience a mental health problem during their lifetime. Affecting people from all walks of life, its impact is felt on individuals but also their families and the wider community. The innovative delivery of our Masters course will increase your knowledge and understanding of mental health care.

Please note that this course does not lead to professional qualification as a mental health nurse. If you are interested in becoming a mental health nurse, visit our BSc Mental Health Nursing course page. There are three ways to study this course: full time by blended learning (on campus in Chelmsford and by distance learning; this option is available to UK students); part time by blended learning (on campus in Chelmsford and by distance learning; this option is available to UK students); part-time by distance learning (all learning is online; this option is available to UK and international students).

How you'll be assessed

You’ll be assessed in a number of ways, from writing magazine articles and essays to delivering a presentation and a portfolio.

Careers

There’s no doubt that our course will strengthen your employment opportunities in health and social care. Having been taught to think both critically and analytically, you’ll graduate with the skills and knowledge needed for your future career in relevant industries, including public and private health and social care services. You’ll develop skills that employers value together with a strong understanding of mental health issues, enhancing your employability and preparing you for middle or senior-ranking posts, in the UK and internationally.

Which department am I in?

Medicine and Healthcare Science

Study options

Full Time (1 year)

Tuition fees
£15,900.00 (17,32,404) per year
This is a fixed fee

*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please

Start date

September 2025

Venue

Chelmsford Campus

Bishop Hall Lane,

Chelmsford,

Essex,

CM1 1SQ, CENTRAL ENGLAND, England

Online/Distance (2 years)

Tuition fees
£7,950.00 (8,66,202) per year
This is a fixed fee

*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please

Start date

September 2025

Entry requirements

For international students

Students should have a first Degree, with Honours, in a related subject and at a minimum final classification of Lower Second (2:2) or equivalent. Holders of other awards, including those from non-UK universities will be considered on the equivalence of their qualifications. If English is not your first language you will be expected to demonstrate a certificated level of proficiency of at least IELTS 6.5 ( Academic level) or equivalent English Language qualification, as recognised by Anglia Ruskin University.

*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.

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About Anglia Ruskin University

ARU is the Times Higher Education University of the Year 2023, reflecting the university's success in delivering high-impact projects.

  • Gold rated in Teaching Excellence Framework 2023
  • Queen's Anniversary Prize 2021 for music therapy research
  • UK top 15 percent for international graduate employment rate
  • 3rd in UK for international graduates landing senior roles