Program Overview

University Program Information

The School of Health in Social Science offers various programs for undergraduate, postgraduate, and continuous professional development.

Undergraduate Programs

• BN (Hons) Nursing
• MA (Hons) Health in Social Science

Postgraduate Taught Programs

• Doctorate in Clinical Psychology
  • Aims: The program aims to provide advanced training in clinical psychology.
  • Structure: The program consists of coursework, research, and clinical practice.
  • Career prospects: Graduates can work as clinical psychologists in various settings.
  • Entry requirements: Applicants must have a relevant undergraduate degree and experience in the field.
  • Fees: The tuition fee for the program is not specified.
• Doctorate in Psychotherapy and Counselling
• Master of Counselling
• Master of Counselling (Interpersonal Dialogue)
• Master of Nursing with Pre-Registration (Adult)
• MSc Advanced Nursing
• MSc Applied Psychology for Children and Young People
  • Aims: The program aims to provide advanced training in applied psychology for children and young people.
  • Structure: The program consists of coursework, research, and practical experience.
  • Career prospects: Graduates can work as applied psychologists in various settings.
  • Entry requirements: Applicants must have a relevant undergraduate degree and experience in the field.
  • Fees: The tuition fee for the program is not specified.
• MSc Counselling Studies
• MSc International Counselling and Cross-Cultural Counselling
• MSc Mental Health in Children and Young People: Psychological Approaches
• MSc Mental Health in Children and Young People: Psychological Approaches (Online)
• MSc Psychology of Mental Health (Conversion)
• MSc Psychological Therapies
• MSc Psychological Therapies (Part Time)
• MSc Planetary Health
• Postgraduate Certificate in Counselling Studies
• Postgraduate Certificate in Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) (Online)
• Postgraduate Diploma in Counselling

Postgraduate Research Programs

• MScR Clinical and Health Psychology
• MScR Counselling Studies
• MScR Nursing Studies
• PhD Clinical and Health Psychology
• PhD Counselling Studies
• PhD Health in Social Science
• PhD Nursing Studies

Continuous Professional Development Programs

• Understanding Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD): Context, Contributors & Clinical Presentation (Online)
  • Course description: This course provides a comprehensive introduction to Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder.
  • Course credits: 20
  • Course delivery: Online
  • Academic co-ordinator: Dr. Suzanne O'Rourke
  • Course fees: Ł2,125 (with academic credit), Ł945 (without academic credit)
• Advanced Practice in Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) (Online)
• The Assessment and Diagnosis of Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) (Online) (CLPS11096)
• Interpersonal Psychotherapy (IPT) - Level A
• IPT Level B
• Homelessness and Inclusion Health (On Campus)
• Homeless and Inclusion Health (Online)

Research Areas

The School of Health in Social Science has various research areas, including:

• Clinical and Health Psychology
• Counselling, Psychotherapy and Applied Social Sciences
• Nursing Studies

Scholarships and Funding Opportunities

The University offers various scholarships and funding opportunities, including:

• The Burdett Fellows Studentship
• Edinburgh Doctoral College Scholarships
• College Research Student Awards
• Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC) Studentships