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.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.