Program Overview

Introduction to the MSc Program

The MSc in Psychological Science of Mental Health and Wellbeing in Education is a postgraduate program designed to provide students with a deep understanding of mental health and wellbeing in educational settings. This program utilizes a psychological science lens to critically examine theoretical and empirical approaches to understanding the complex context of education for mental health and wellbeing.

Program Overview

The program aims to stimulate evidence-based and critical understanding through taught content, facilitated discussion, group work, conducting research, and independent learning. It is suitable for psychology graduates or those from related fields who wish to progress to academic, practical, or policy-making careers in this emerging field.

Key Features

• The program is delivered by a world-leading, research-active team.
• It covers key theoretical and empirical grounding in developmental and educational psychology.
• Students explore educational contexts and their interaction with individual characteristics, home, and community for the development and maintenance of mental health and wellbeing.
• Optional modules allow students to delve into specific educational needs, literacy, positive psychology, and applied work and practice.

Entry Requirements

To be eligible for the program, applicants must have:

• A minimum of a second-class Bachelor's degree from a UK university or an equivalent overseas qualification in Psychology or a related subject.
• Alternatively, a minimum of a second-class Bachelor's degree with at least 60 credits of Psychology, providing some training in research design and methods or related methodologies.
• A minimum understanding of probability, hypothesis testing, comparison of means, ANOVA designs, correlations, and linear regression is required.

English Language Requirements

The English language level for this course is Level 4. UCL offers Pre-Master's and Pre-sessional English courses for international students aiming to study for a postgraduate degree at UCL.

Tuition Fees

• UK students: ｣14,200 (full-time), ｣7,100 (part-time) for the 2026/27 academic year.
• International students: ｣35,400 (full-time), ｣17,700 (part-time) for the 2026/27 academic year.
• The program is also available on a modular (flexible) basis.

Duration and Study Mode

• Full-time: 1 academic year.
• Part-time: 2 academic years.
• Flexible: Up to 5 academic years.

Modules

Compulsory Modules

• Critical issues in the psychology of mental health and wellbeing in education.
• Dissertation (Psychological Science of Mental Health and Wellbeing in Education).
• Research Design and Methods in Psychological Science of Mental Health and Wellbeing in Education.
• School and Classroom Processes.

Optional Modules

• Psychology for Special Needs.
• Psychological and Sociological Perspectives on Inclusion and Special Educational Need.
• Social, Emotional and Behavioural Development.
• Psychological Aspects of Counselling.
• Reading and Spelling Difficulties.

Career Prospects

Graduates of the program will be equipped with skills pertinent to a range of roles, including:

• Researcher in public and private sectors.
• Academic or professional doctoral studentship.
• Assistant psychologist.
• Teachers and policy makers, depending on additional qualifications.

Teaching and Learning

The program is delivered through a range of lectures, workshops, research projects, tutorials, seminars, and student-led discussions. Summative assessments are varied and include annotated bibliographies, presentations, essays, and research reports. Formative work is embedded throughout each module to facilitate learning.

Fieldwork and Accessibility

• Students may undertake fieldwork for their dissertation, but this is not a requirement, and funding is not provided.
• The department endeavors to make reasonable adjustments for students with disabilities.

Funding Your Studies

For a comprehensive list of funding opportunities available at UCL, including funding relevant to your nationality, please refer to the Scholarships and Funding website.