Foundations of Clinical Psychology and Mental Health MSc

<strong>11th in the UK for Psychology (ShanghaiRanking Global Ranking of Academic Subjects 2025)</strong><br/><br/><strong>15th in the UK for Psychology (QS World University Rankings by Subject 2025)</strong><br/><br/><strong>Top 20 in the UK for our research overall in Psychology, Psychiatry and Neuroscience in REF 2021 (Times Higher Education)</strong><br/><br/>Develop advanced research skills relevant to clinical psychology. You also gain a broad understanding of mental health service provision.<br/>Across the globe, mental health challenges are on the rise. Now more than ever, we need professionals who can drive meaningful impact by supporting people to flourish.<br/><br/>This course will prepare you to improve mental wellbeing through research or further clinical training. By studying at Sussex, you’ll:<br/><br/><br/>- build in-depth knowledge of psychological practice in both clinical psychology and mental health<br/><br/><br/>- explore and evaluate treatment options such as Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) and mindfulness, along with psychodynamic, systemic and family therapies<br/><br/><br/>- gain insights into clinical services including assessment and treatment, children and young people, disability, and eating disorders<br/><br/><br/>- develop advanced research and data analysis skills<br/><br/><br/>- learn from clinical practitioners and renowned faculty specialising in psychopathology and clinical psychology.<br/><br/><br/>This course is offered in collaboration with the Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust. Throughout your studies, you’ll develop a deep knowledge of psychological therapies. You’ll work alongside leading specialists. You’ll also engage with networks that can help you learn cutting-edge skills and engage with future training.on as possible.