Clinical Psychology and Mental Health MSc - 2026/7

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The school/department of Psychology and Psychological Interventions/MSc in Clinical Psychology and Mental Health is committed to developing
graduates with strengths in Employability, Digital Capabilities, Global and Cultural Capabilities, Sustainability, and Resourcefulness and
Resilience. This programme is designed to allow students to develop knowledge, skills, and capabilities in the following areas:

Digital capabilities:
Students will be given an opportunity to understand how mental health provision is delivered in the UK and across the world, including digital and remote therapeutic methods, that are designed to reach wider communities and people with varying mental and physical health capabilities. Students will be given an opportunity to understand how mental health provision is delivered in the UK and across the world, including digital and remote therapeutic methods that are
designed to reach wider communities and people with varying mental and physical health capabilities. Students will be given specific teaching within research methods modules on the use of advanced research tools and specialist software to acquire and analyse data. Additionally, students will be expected to access and utilise resources on Surrey Learn, which tutors can monitor via the MySurrey Engagement tool. Lecturers will utilise online resources such as discussion
boards, Panopto, Kahoot, podcasts, and video resources to diversify the learning and assessment experience, with each module providing several hours of captured content.

Employability:
The course aims to stimulate current and future oriented thinking in the field of mental health conceptualisation and treatment, which will underpin and expand the scope of practice within a career in the psychological professions, mental health or social care sector. Additionally, through knowledge acquisition, critical thinking and reflection, students will be better equipped to engage in further post graduate courses in the pursuit of employment in the psychological and mental health care professions including clinical psychology, or to move straight to employment in health services, or to progress in current areas of work within social or healthcare.

Global capabilities:
The course aims to promote an approach to mental health that is inclusive and equitable by stimulating critical awareness of the similarities and differences that exist in values and beliefs about mental health across the world. Students will develop an understanding of how the personal and environmental contexts within which individuals exist, influences their view of mental ill health, and their approach to it. They will be encouraged to consider their own values, beliefs and assumptions to develop an awareness of how this could impact their interactions with those from different contexts and will explore mental health approaches from across the world to develop an awareness of mental health beyond that of the Western culture. As well as cultural diversity, this course aims to introduce an understanding of neurodiversity, and how mental health treatment can be adapted to serve those who present with Autism and ADHD.

Resourcefulness and resilience:
Students will be given the opportunity to develop awareness of their own beliefs and values to support them in beginning to make sense of their own strengths and vulnerabilities, and how these might present when working in mental health contexts. Students will be encouraged to engage in regular self-practice and self-reflection throughout the course providing an opportunity to understand what is required to successfully pursue or develop a career in clinical psychology or mental health services. Through workshops and reflective practice, students will be supported to develop cognitive flexibility, creativity and empathy towards self and others.

Sustainability:
The course aims to support students to consider how they can meaningfully contribute to the ongoing sustainability of mental health and wellbeing provision, either through expansion of knowledge to apply to their current health role, or in their pursuit of a career in clinical psychology or mental health professions. All session resources will be accessed through Surrey Learn, and assignment submission will be digital.