Psychological Therapies and Interventions MSc / PGDip

It is estimated that one in four people seek professional support for a mental health problem and therefore there is high demand for psychological therapies and interventions. This programme is aimed at those who wish to develop careers in psychological therapy or mental health by building on your knowledge, practical skills, experience and confidence when applying for highly competitive roles such as Assistant Psychologist or Clinical Psychology Research Assistant.

Why study Psychological Therapies and Interventions MSc / PGDip at Middlesex University?

This programme will provide you with the academic, practical and research skills you need to continue onto further professional training in clinical psychology, counselling psychology, psychotherapy, clinical research, and health management.

You will be introduced to a range of approaches to psychological therapy and intervention and will be supported to develop a range of therapeutic communication and intervention skills both in workshops and through work experience.

As part of the Masters programme, you will also acquire the knowledge and skills required to critically assess research in therapeutic psychology and to undertake research in a topic that is relevant to psychological therapies or interventions.  You will be taught by staff who are therapy practitioners and researchers in mental health, psychological wellbeing and trauma.

There is also the option of undertaking a PG Diploma in Psychological Therapies and Interventions (completion of all modules except the dissertation module and gaining 120 credits), or undertaking a PG Certificate in Psychological Interventions (gaining 60 credits through completion of two modules; the Counselling and Psychotherapy, and Trauma Impact and Interventions modules).

Please note that this programme does not lead to a therapy practitioner qualification.

Course highlights

• This course is an introduction to a wide range of approaches to psychological therapies
• You will focus on the effects of trauma and trauma interventions
• You will have the chance to undertake a clinically relevant work placement

• We normally require a upper second-class honours degree 2:1 or above in a Psychology or related subject

• . The most commonly accepted evidence of English language ability is IELTS 6.5 (with minimum 6.0 in all components).

   

The Psychological Therapies and Interventions MSc / PGDip offers a career path in mental health, psychological wellbeing, overseas development, clinical research, clinical psychology, psychotherapy, and counseling trainings. Students can also pursue a PhD in psychology. The course aims to attract professionals working with deprived client groups in interventions, treatments, and social policy. However, it does not provide BPS or BACP accreditation.