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MSc Global Mental Health

1 Year On Campus Masters Program

University College London

Program Overview

The MSc Global Mental Health at UCL trains students to address mental health inequalities worldwide through critical, cross-cultural, and public-health approaches. It suits graduates from psychology, health, social sciences, or development fields aiming for research, policy, or programme roles.

Curriculum Structure:
Across one intensive year, students study Global Mental Health: Politics, Power and Populations and Models, Measurement and Practice, developing a critical understanding of global determinants and cultural frameworks. They build research skills through Research Methods & Evidence for Global Health and learn practical programme planning in Health Management. The year concludes with Global Mental Health Intervention & Evaluation and an independent dissertation.

Focus areas: “Global determinants; intervention design; cultural models; research methods; policy.”
Learning outcomes: “Analyse inequalities, design context-appropriate interventions, apply research methods, evaluate global programmes.”
Professional alignment: Suits roles in NGOs, global health agencies, policy, and research (not a clinical qualification).
Reputation: UCL ranked #9 globally by QS.

Experiential Learning (Research, Projects, Internships etc.)

This programme focuses on applying behavioural science theories to real-world challenges through practical projects and hands-on research. Students develop intervention design and evaluation skills using UCL's specialist labs and research centres. This applied approach is delivered through:

  • UCL's Behavioural Research Labs: Access to the Bridget Dolan Laboratory and other experimental facilities for designing and testing behavioural interventions.

  • Industry and Policy Projects: Opportunities to work on live briefs with external partners through the UCL Centre for Behaviour Change.

  • Substantial Research Project: A major dissertation where students design, implement, and evaluate a full behaviour change intervention.

  • Practical Workshops: Hands-on training in qualitative and quantitative research methods, including data analysis software like R and SPSS.

Progression & Future Opportunities

Graduates of the MSc Global Mental Health at University College London (UCL) are prepared for impactful careers addressing mental health challenges in diverse global settings, focusing on policy, research, and service provision. Typical roles include Mental Health Policy Advisor, Epidemiologist, Research Assistant, and Program Manager in NGOs or government agencies.

  • UCL provides extensive career support including personalized mentoring, global internships, networking opportunities with international agencies, and skills workshops tailored to mental health professions.

  • Graduate employment rates are high with most graduates entering skilled roles or further academic study; salary ranges vary widely due to the global nature of work but generally align with public health and policy sector standards.

  • Key points:Strong partnerships with global health organizations like WHO, government bodies, and NGOs enhance practical learning and employability.

  • The program holds Long-term academic value through UCL’s international reputation and interdisciplinary expertise in global health and psychiatry.

  • Graduates achieve outcomes enabling leadership roles in mental health policy, research, advocacy, and service implementation worldwide.

Further Academic Progression: Graduates can pursue PhD research in global mental health or advance into leadership and policy roles with further specialist training at UCL or other institutions.​

Program Key Stats

£35,400 (Annual cost)
£ 90
Sept Intake : 31st Mar


30 %
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Eligibility Criteria

3.3
3 or 4 Years

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7.0
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Additional Information & Requirements

Career Options

  • Social research officers
  • Access coordinator
  • Policy research assistant
  • Health & wellbeing coach
  • Business change manager
  • Workspace assistant

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