The first of its kind in the UK, this new Masters degree course — delivered part-time over two years — provides an exciting opportunity for postgraduate research training. As a Masters by Research, approximately 60 per cent of the course consists of a practical research project, supervised by senior academics in the Division of Mental Health at St George’s, University of London. The project is supported by core taught modules focused on research methodology, project management and applied mental-health research.
The overall aim of this Masters course is to provide a focused programme of practical and academic study to enable students with an appropriate undergraduate degree and relevant experience to acquire the necessary research skills as a basis for future careers in mental-health research, including doctoral degrees and relevant areas of employment.
Key facts
Qualification: Masters by Research (MRes) Duration: Two years Attendance: Part-time Assessment: Assessments for the taught modules are designed to help students with preparation of the dissertation element of the research project, and will enable students to develop scientific-presentation skills. |
Course objectives
- Provide postgraduate training in the key generic skills required to be a scientific researcher through successful completion of the core modules
- Ensure students develop familiarity with a range of transferable advanced applied research skills within mental health through successful completion of a specialist Applied Research in Mental Health module
- Provide training and experience in the practical skills required to be a scientific researcher through the successful completion of a substantial research project
- Provide practice in communicating the results of research both in oral presentations and in writing.

