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Master of Mental Health and Wellbeing
- Leicester, United Kingdom
- 1 year
- English
- On campus
- Master
About the program
A three-year BSc preparing graduates for non-clinical mental health and wellbeing roles.
Program highlights
- Internship available: no
- Placement support: no
- Work during study: yes
- Post-study work rights (2): yes
- PR pathway friendly: no
What you will learn
- Demonstrate a structured understanding of core principles in Mental Health and Wellbeing. Apply relevant analytical
- Practical and research methods to subject-specific problems. Communicate findings clearly and evaluate evidence through academic work and projects.
Career outcomes
- Crisis mental health worker
- Student wellbeing officer
- Mental health recovery worker
- Community wellbeing champion
- Further study for social work or mental health nursing
Curriculum
- Topics include mental health stigma
- Institutional and community promotion
- Fundraising
- Legislation and early intervention
- In 30-credit modules
- With an employment-based learning module in the final year. Content is indicative while the course is refreshed. Not BPS accredited.
Entry requirements
Academic
- Normally a UK 2:2 honours degree or equivalent in a relevant subject
- IELTS 6.0 with 5.5 in each band for most courses (6.5 for some).
- Grade/academic selection criteria: Normally a 2:2 UK honours degree or equivalent (51 course pages)
- A 2:1 or higher for a few
- Subject-related for some
- Portfolio or work experience for some
Accepted academic background
Bachelor degree with 2:2 or 2:1 equivalent from a recognised university; country-specific grade equivalents at https://www.dmu.ac.uk/international/en/entry-requirements.aspx; ATAS needed for some engineering courses (e.g. MSc Mechanical and Aeronautical Engineering)
Language tests
- IELTS 6.5
- TOEFL iBT 79
- PTE Academic 61
- Duolingo 120
- IELTS Academic 6.5
Documents you’ll need
- Completed application form
- Academic transcripts
- Previous degree certificate
- Curriculum vitae
- Statement of purpose
- English language proficiency evidence if required
- Passport identification page
How to apply
- Review the Mental Health and Wellbeing admission requirements at De Montfort University. Prepare previous degree certificates and academic transcripts. Complete the application on the official university website. Upload the required documents and language results if applicable. Pay the application fee if applicable and submit before the relevant deadline. Review the admission decision and complete acceptance requirements.
Other costs
| Tuition per year | £17,800 GBP |
|---|---|
| Application fee | £50 GBP |
| Deposit | £4,000 GBP |
Program details
| Campus | Leicester |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | Faculty of Health and Life Sciences |
| Department | Department of Health Sciences |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | 30 |
| Study pace | Fixed |
| Post-study stay | 2 |
| Scholarship note | De Montfort University lists or refers to scholarship opportunities. International eligibility, awards and deadlines must be checked for Master of Science in Mental Health and Wellbeing. |
Intakes and deadlines
Program starts
February 2027
Apply by
15 Dec 2026
31 days left
Frequently asked questions
The program takes 1 year.
The next deadline is 15 Dec 2026. Apply early, because some programs close when places fill up.
Tuition is £17,800 GBP per year. The application fee is £50 GBP. The deposit is £4,000 GBP. The estimated living cost is £11,520 GBP.
Accepted language tests: IELTS 6.5, TOEFL iBT 79, PTE Academic 61, Duolingo 120, IELTS Academic 6.5.