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MSc Global Mental Health

1 Year On Campus Masters Program

University of Glasgow

Program Overview

The MSc Global Mental Health at the University of Glasgow equips students with the skills to address mental health challenges across diverse cultural and socioeconomic contexts. It is ideal for graduates in health, psychology, or social sciences who wish to contribute to global mental health policy, practice, and research.

Curriculum Structure:
In the initial phase, students explore foundational modules such as Introduction to Mental Health and Global Health, Social Determinants of Mental Health, and Research Methods. These modules build understanding of how cultural, political, and economic factors influence mental well-being worldwide. In the later phase, students engage with specialised units like Mental Health and Humanitarian Interventions and Global Health Systems and Policy, applying theoretical insights to practical, international challenges. The program culminates with a Dissertation Project focused on global mental health research or intervention design.

Focus areas: "Global mental health policy, cultural psychiatry, health systems, humanitarian intervention"

Learning outcomes: "Students will learn to analyse global mental health issues, design culturally informed interventions, and conduct research that informs international health policy."

Professional alignment (accreditation): The program aligns with WHO and public health frameworks, preparing graduates for roles in NGOs, international health organisations, and research institutions.

Reputation (employability rankings): The University of Glasgow is ranked among the top UK institutions in QS and Guardian rankings for public health and psychology, known globally for research excellence in mental health and social medicine.

Experiential Learning (Research, Projects, Internships etc.)

Students on the University of Glasgow's MSc Psychological Science conversion programme develop core research skills through hands-on laboratory classes and a major independent project. They have access to the School of Psychology's specialist research facilities, including testing labs and its own participant pool. This practical training is central to the curriculum:

  • Software: Proficient use of industry-standard software, including SPSS for statistics and PsychoPy for designing cognitive and behavioural experiments.

  • Research Project: A core, supervised empirical project where students conceive, design, and execute their own original research study.

  • Laboratories: Access to dedicated research suites for testing, including eye-tracking and other cognitive science equipment.

  • Participant Pool: Hands-on experience in recruiting and testing participants from the School's integrated Sona Systems participant pool.

  • Quantitative Skills: A dedicated module in advanced quantitative methods for psychological data analysis.

Progression & Future Opportunities

Graduates of the MSc Global Mental Health at the University of Glasgow develop multidisciplinary expertise to address mental health challenges worldwide, focusing on sustainable, culturally informed care and policy. Typical roles include Mental Health Policy Advisor, Researcher, Epidemiologist, and NGO Program Manager. The program prepares students to influence global mental health service provision and innovation through applied knowledge and research skills.

  • University careers services provide tailored employability workshops, one-to-one mentoring, and access to international mental health networks.

  • Graduates demonstrate strong employability with roles across international development, health policy, and research sectors; salary figures vary widely by region and role.

  • Partnerships include collaborations with the NHS, World Health Organization, and multiple third-sector organizations supporting placements and real-world projects.

  • The program's comprehensive, research-led curriculum combined with global health frameworks offers lasting professional and academic value.

  • Graduation outcomes include leadership roles in global mental health agencies, research institutions, policy development, and advocacy.

Further Academic Progression:
Graduates may pursue PhD research, public health doctorates, or specialized training in global health policy and epidemiology.

Program Key Stats

£33,210 (Annual cost)
Sept Intake : 8th Jul


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Eligibility Criteria

2.8
3 or 4 Years

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6.5
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Additional Information & Requirements

Career Options

  • PhD Researcher
  • Research Assistant
  • Data Scientist
  • Research Analyst
  • UX Researcher
  • Neuropsychology Research Technician
  • Academic Lecturer
  • Market Research Manager
  • Evidence-Based Policy Advisor
  • Psychometrician

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