Mental Health Research

Graduates from this Mental Health Research delivered at University of York have progressed to clinical roles in the NHS and third sector mental health organisations, including assistant psychology and wellbeing practitioner positions.

Quick Facts:

• From the moment you begin studying with us, we'll work with you on your personal development goals and future career aspirations. Whether you're interested in clinical psychology, a PhD or moving straight into a clinical or research role, we provide bespoke support ensuring you graduate in the best position to take your next steps.

• You’ll have access to careers workshops, research networking opportunities and guidance with clinical psychology and PhD application processes from our program team.

• Gain the confidence to work in clinical and research roles in mental health. By integrating theory and evidence with clinical practice, you'll develop an in depth understanding of mental health conditions such as depression, anxiety and psychosis.

• You’ll study the evidence base for different treatments and populations, focusing on areas such as child and adolescent mental health, forensic psychology and serious mental illness. Throughout the program, you'll learn from staff who are active researchers. They'll bring expertise from backgrounds in clinical psychology, psychiatry and mental health nursing to their teaching.

• You’ll have access to networking opportunities and research seminars through our Mental Health and Addictions Research Group and the Institute for Mental Health Research at York. You'll also have the opportunity to participate in our series of networking events, where students from various mental health disciplines across the university can connect, share experiences, and learn from one another. While these events often feature guest speakers, the primary focus is on fostering peer networking and collaboration.

Courses include:

• Mental Health
• Wellbeing
• Psychology
• Sociology