The English language requirements for our programmes are indicated by English bands, and therefore the specific test and score acceptable is based on the band assigned to the academic department within which your chosen course of study is administered. Note that for some academic departments there are programmes with non-standard English language requirements.
The English Language requirements for entry to postgraduate taught and research programmes in the Wolfson Institute falls within the following English band:
Band 4: IELTS (Academic) minimum score 6.5 overall with 6.0 in each of Writing, Listening, Reading and Speaking
We accept a range of English tests and qualifications categorised in our English bands for you to demonstrate your level of English Language proficiency. See all accepted English tests that we deem equivalent to these IELTS scores.
Across the UK and internationally there’s a growing demand for people with a strong understanding of psychological therapies and how they can support mental health and wellbeing. This MSc is designed both for those at the start of their career who want to build their understanding of the field, and for professionals in areas such as mental health, social work, education, HR, or the voluntary sector who want to deepen their knowledge and skills.
You’ll critically explore different ways of understanding mental health and distress, and examine how social and cultural contexts influence both problems and recovery. The course introduces you to a range of therapeutic models and helps you evaluate their evidence base and relevance to different presentations.
Alongside this, you’ll develop core practitioner-relevant skills in assessment, formulation, critical thinking, and reflective practice. Research training is built in throughout the programme, giving you the opportunity to design and carry out an independent research project in an area of your interest.
By the time you graduate, you’ll have the knowledge and confidence to engage critically with psychological therapies, apply psychosocial perspectives to complex problems, and communicate your ideas effectively in both written and spoken form.
This MSc is an academic programme and does not provide professional accreditation. A Postgraduate Diploma (PGDip) option is also available.