MA Psychology - Applied Psychology (Mental Health)

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Sep 2025
Sep 2026
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4 - 6 weeks after your application is submitted
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The MAAP (Mental Health) programme offers successful applicants a strong grounding in the theory and practice of applied psychology in the field of mental health. A key feature of this programme is a six-month placement (2 days a week (Thursdays and Fridays) for 6 months (approx. 340 hours in a mental health setting supervised by a clinical or counselling psychologist. Through the combination of research, theory and practice, this programme offers a solid foundation for professional education programmes based on psychotherapeutic practices.

Placement or Study Abroad Information

Students on the MAAP (Mental Health) will have the opportunity to gain work experience in a mental health service under the supervision of a clinical or counselling psychologist. Upon successful completion of this placement (AP6153), which lasts for six months (2 days a week usually Thursdays and Fridays for 6 months approx. 340 hours), students will be able to:

  • Demonstrate their ability to take part in the mental health work of the placement provider;
  • Demonstrate evidence of learning activities and experiences by keeping a journal of learning and completing a reflective portfolio;
  • Apply theory from programme course work to complete work placement tasks/activities;
  • Utilise the principles of applied psychological practice in  mental health placement settings;
  • Reflect on learning and demonstrate personal development throughout the process;
  • Demonstrate an ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with colleagues;
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Use our magical AI system, to check your admission chances for this course.
Tuition fee
Apply by
Start date
Sep 2025
Sep 2026
Duration
Campus
Mode of study
Fees and deadlines depend on the selected options. Fees and currency conversion are approximate.
Offer response
4 - 6 weeks after your application is submitted
Backlogs accepted
This course accepts backlogs