University of York

University of York

Master of Science in Mental Health and Wellbeing in Education

The Master of Science in Mental Health and Wellbeing in Education in Education is offered by University of York.

Program Length: 2 YEARS.

Master of Science in Mental Health and Wellbeing in Education offered by the University of York

Put mental health and wellbeing at the heart of education


Learn how to transform policy and practice in mental health and wellbeing in education.

Taught by researchers actively contributing to the areas you'll study, this course is designed to give you an in-depth understanding of the psychology and neuroscience of mental health and wellbeing in the context of education. 

By the time you finish, you'll be ready to take on transformative consultancy and advocacy roles in mental health and wellbeing in education.

Course content
You'll develop a solid understanding of key principles in psychology and neuroscience underlying mental health and wellbeing, and study the latest research on these topics in both areas. You'll also consult relevant educational policy and explore applied approaches to improving mental health and wellbeing in schools. 

Throughout the course, you'll work on your research skills through the critical analysis of the latest evidence in the psychology and neuroscience of mental health and wellbeing and development of your own research evaluation proposals of wellbeing programmes and provisions.
In the Spring term you'll choose an option module, giving you the opportunity to explore a topic that really interests you. 

Modules
You'll study four core modules. 

Psychology and Neuroscience of Mental Health and Wellbeing in Education (20 credits)
Supporting Pupils' Psychological Wellbeing at School (20 credits)
Research Methods for Investigating Mental Health and Wellbeing in Education (20 credits)
Current Thinking in Mental Health and Wellbeing in Schools (20 credits)

You'll also choose two option modules from a list including: 

Child and Adolescent Mental Health (20 credits)
Positive Psychology in Education (20 credits)
Genetics and Education (20 credits)
Has Neuroscience Entered the Classroom? (20 credits)
Intelligence (20 credits)
What Makes a Great Teacher? (20 credits)

Dissertation

- MSc Dissertation (60 credits)
In the Summer Term and summer vacation you'll focus on an independent research project, leading to a 12,000-word dissertation.

You'll identify a research question and construct an empirical investigation to address it. 

This is your chance to put the knowledge you've gained to work and explore a topic that you feel really passionate about. 



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