Programme structure & progression

The programme comprises 180 credits and runs in line with University semester dates with modules taught in Semesters 1 and 2.

There are four compulsory taught modules for the MSc Mental Health Research which are equivalent to 80 credits in total. In addition you have to complete a 60 credit dissertation.

Compulsory modules

• HEA00140M - Theory, Research & Treatment of Mental Health Problems

  • • 20 credits, semester 1

• HEA00153M - Introduction to Health Statistics*

  • • 20 credits, semester 1

• HEA00158M, HEA00154M - Regression Analysis^

  • • 20 credits, semester 1

• HEA00139M - Principles of Mental Health Research

  • • 20 credits, semester 2

• HEA00148M - Evidence Synthesis

  • • 20 credits, semester 2

• HEA00164M - Dissertation (Mental Health Research)

  • • 60 credits, summer

*Students take either Introduction to Health Statistics or Regression Analysis, depending on level of prior learning

^Please note this module can be taken either face to face (HEA00158M) or via distance learning (HEA00154M)

The remaining 40 credits are taken from the module options below. The details of these modules are correct at the date of publication and in the unlikely event that details change (e.g. timing or availability) this will be communicated to you via your University email account.

Your choice may be limited by the timing of the modules and you should make sure that you check the timetable summary (shown below) carefully. You should also ensure that you discuss your module options for Semester 1 with your programme leader or supervisor at induction and submit these by the end of week 2 of Semester 1 so that you are enrolled on the requested modules. Module choices for Semester 2 need to be submitted by the end of week 8 of Semester 1.

Optional modules

• HEA00162M - Epidemiology

  • • 20 credits, semester 1

• HEA00159M - Randomised Controlled Trials

  • • 20 credits, semester 1

• HEA00163M - Measurement in Health & Disease*

  • • 20 credits, semester 2

• HEA00156M- Health Economics

  • • 20 credits, semester 2

• HEA00155M - Qualitative Health Research

  • • 20 credits, semester 2

• HEA00147M, HEA00152M - Advanced Regression Analysis^

  • • 20 credits, semester 2

*Please note this module is taught via distance learning with optional tutorials and drop-in sessions

^Please note this module can be taken either face to face (HEA00147M) or via distance learning (HEA00152M)

Part-time students

Part-time students will take either Introduction to Health Statistics or Regression Analysis (depending on prior learning) and Principles of Mental Health Research as core modules in your first year, plus one optional module. 

In your second year, you will take Theory, Research & Treatment of Mental Health Problems and Evidence Synthesis as core modules, plus one optional module. 

You will undertake your dissertation in your second year. 

Modules

Each stage is made up of modules. You study and are assessed on three modules each semester and each taught module you take is worth 20 credits. You will achieve the credit for a module by passing the module assessments. Modules are assessed by a range of methods which will normally result in a numerical module mark out of 100.

If you fail a module there are two possible ways in which you might still be able to progress. These are compensation and reassessment, and are explained in more detail in the Assessment, progression and award section of the handbook.

Each module has its own Module Descriptor which includes module learning outcomes and module specific information. The Module Catalogue provides you with information about the modules running in a year of study.

Each module has its own Assessment Guideline that provides information regarding the nature of the module’s assessment. Assessment Guidelines can be found on the Student Intranet.