Clinical Psychology and Mental Health MSc - 2026/7
Awarding body
University of Surrey
Teaching institute
University of Surrey
Framework
FHEQ Levels 6 and 7
Final award and programme/pathway title
MSc Clinical Psychology and Mental Health
Subsidiary award(s)
| Award | Title |
|---|---|
| PGDip | Clinical Psychology and Mental Health |
| PGCert | Clinical Psychology and Mental Health |
Modes of study
| Route code | Credits and ECTS Credits | |
| Full-time | PLD61030 | 180 credits and 90 ECTS credits |
| Part-time | PLD61031 | 180 credits and 90 ECTS credits |
QAA Subject benchmark statement (if applicable)
Other internal and / or external reference points
This programme is subject to approval. This means that it has received initial agreement from the University and is currently undergoing a detailed final approval exercise, through the University's quality assurance processes. These processes are a requirement for all Higher Education Institutions within the UK, to ensure that programmes are of the highest standard. Occasionally there may be instances where the University may delay or not approve the introduction of the programme.
Faculty and Department / School
Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences - Psychology
Programme Leader
CROUCH Emma (Psychology)
Date of production/revision of spec
22/02/2025
Educational aims of the programme
Programme learning outcomes
| Attributes Developed | Awards | Ref. |
Attributes Developed
C - Cognitive/analytical
K - Subject knowledge
T - Transferable skills
P - Professional/Practical skills
Programme structure
Full-time
This Master's Degree programme is studied full-time over one academic year, consisting of 180 credits at FHEQ level 7*. All modules are semester based and worth 15 credits with the exception of project, practice based and dissertation modules.
Possible exit awards include:
- Postgraduate Diploma (120 credits)
- Postgraduate Certificate (60 credits)
*some programmes may contain up to 30 credits at FHEQ level 6.
Part-time
This Master's Degree programme is studied part-time over two academic years, consisting of 180 credits at FHEQ level 7*. All modules are semester based and worth 15 credits with the exception of project, practice based and dissertation modules.
Possible exit awards include:
- Postgraduate Diploma (120 credits)
- Postgraduate Certificate (60 credits)
*some programmes may contain up to 30 credits at FHEQ level 6.
Programme Adjustments (if applicable)
N/A
Modules
Year 1 (full-time) - FHEQ Levels 6 and 7
| Module code | Module title | Status | Credits | Semester |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PSYM034 | DISSERTATION 8000-10000 WORDS | Core | 60 | Year-long |
| PSYM064 | QUALITATIVE RESEARCH METHODS | Compulsory | 15 | 1 |
| PSYM065 | QUANTITATIVE RESEARCH METHODS | Compulsory | 15 | 2 |
| PSYM130 | ACADEMIC RESEARCH TRAINING | Optional | 15 | 1 |
| PSYM147 | ADVANCED RESEARCH METHODS AND DESIGN | Optional | 15 | 1 |
Module Selection for Year 1 (full-time) - FHEQ Levels 6 and 7
1 option between two modules semester 1, year 1.
As part of the approval process the following new modules are being developed and if approved will be added to the programme:
Core Ethical, Professional & Clinical Skills
Diversity, Values & Holistic Health Contexts
Evidence-Based Psychological Interventions
Global Models of Mental Health
Neurodiversity, Long-Term Health Conditions and Mental Wellbeing
Opportunities for placements / work related learning / collaborative activity
| Associate Tutor(s) / Guest Speakers / Visiting Academics | Y | |
| Professional Training Year (PTY) | N | |
| Placement(s) (study or work that are not part of PTY) | N | |
| Clinical Placement(s) (that are not part of the PTY scheme) | N | |
| Study exchange (Level 5) | N | |
| Dual degree | N |
Quality assurance
The Regulations and Codes of Practice for taught programmes can be found at:
Please note that the information detailed within this record is accurate at the time of publishing and may be subject to change. This record contains information for the most up to date version of the programme / module for the 2026/7 academic year.