QMUL - MSc Mental Health: Psychological Therapies - Worth it?

I graduated from the course back in 2013 so not sure if the information is still the same. It was pretty good, we spent one day online and we had to watch/listen to a pre recorded lecture and make notes. It was pretty good due to its distance learning approach which made it flexible for many. In terms of assignments there was a 10 minute presentation, 3 exams and a dissertation. If you have any other questions feel free to ask ☺

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han_a94

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Original post by Lozlozloz21

I graduated from the course back in 2013 so not sure if the information is still the same. It was pretty good, we spent one day online and we had to watch/listen to a pre recorded lecture and make notes. It was pretty good due to its distance learning approach which made it flexible for many. In terms of assignments there was a 10 minute presentation, 3 exams and a dissertation. If you have any other questions feel free to ask ☺

I hope you dont mind me asking, seen as you graduated from this course quite a while back now, what opportunities/path have you taken up since?
I really want to progress with my career in Psychology, an MSc course is quite costly and requires time and effort so I am just intrigued to hear if it really worth it to do one?

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Original post by han_a94

I hope you dont mind me asking, seen as you graduated from this course quite a while back now, what opportunities/path have you taken up since?
I really want to progress with my career in Psychology, an MSc course is quite costly and requires time and effort so I am just intrigued to hear if it really worth it to do one?

Sure I don't mind, it helped me secure a post with a mental health charity and I have facilitated groups for people with mental health, physical health, learning disabilities and at risk of social isolation.
I've worked with children and young people experiencing emotional mental health difficulties
It also helped me with becoming a volunteer counsellor
And I also went to college to learn about the practical skills when I'm with service users / clients.

Currently I'm a trainee PWP so I would say it opened a lot of doors for me, whilst I might not apply everything, it's always good to have that analytical mind and be used to theories and studies. HTH

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Souuuummyaaaaaa

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Heyyy , I am actually facing a similar dilemma myself since the course isn’t accredited. I would love to know if it’s worth it. Does the course help get into doctoral level training. I’m also planning to take up doctorate in counselling psychology. I signed up for this course to gain an upper hand in my doctorate application. Also it’s so interesting that all of us were at the same point. International students and wanting to gain a doctorate in psychology. Did ya’ll end up taking the course.

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haneendaas

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Hello, I was wondering... did you do a placement when you were in the program? If yes, how many hours were required? I have a full-time job and am worried about the required placement.

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haneendaas

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Hello, I was wondering... did you do a placement when you were in the program? If yes, how many hours were required? I have a full-time job and am worried about the required placement.

Original post by Lozlozloz21

I graduated from the course back in 2013 so not sure if the information is still the same. It was pretty good, we spent one day online and we had to watch/listen to a pre recorded lecture and make notes. It was pretty good due to its distance learning approach which made it flexible for many. In terms of assignments there was a 10 minute presentation, 3 exams and a dissertation. If you have any other questions feel free to ask ☺

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livelaughhate

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Original post by Souuuummyaaaaaa

Heyyy , I am actually facing a similar dilemma myself since the course isn’t accredited. I would love to know if it’s worth it. Does the course help get into doctoral level training. I’m also planning to take up doctorate in counselling psychology. I signed up for this course to gain an upper hand in my doctorate application. Also it’s so interesting that all of us were at the same point. International students and wanting to gain a doctorate in psychology. Did ya’ll end up taking the course.

hi im wondering the same thing? did you figure it out? it’s also academically accredited but not clinically accredited

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livelaughhate

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Original post by Lozlozloz21

I graduated from the course back in 2013 so not sure if the information is still the same. It was pretty good, we spent one day online and we had to watch/listen to a pre recorded lecture and make notes. It was pretty good due to its distance learning approach which made it flexible for many. In terms of assignments there was a 10 minute presentation, 3 exams and a dissertation. If you have any other questions feel free to ask ☺

hi i have a questions in terms of clinical experience , i’m trying to become a clinical psychologist. how were you able to find clinical experience

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livelaughhate

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Original post by Souuuummyaaaaaa

Heyyy , I am actually facing a similar dilemma myself since the course isn’t accredited. I would love to know if it’s worth it. Does the course help get into doctoral level training. I’m also planning to take up doctorate in counselling psychology. I signed up for this course to gain an upper hand in my doctorate application. Also it’s so interesting that all of us were at the same point. International students and wanting to gain a doctorate in psychology. Did ya’ll end up taking the course.

hi any update? i’m trying to see if i can get clinical experience since v it’s only academically accredited

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Original post by livelaughhate

hi i have a questions in terms of clinical experience , i’m trying to become a clinical psychologist. how were you able to find clinical experience

heyyy i am deciding whether to do psychology degree and then become a clinical psychologist afterwards. I wanted to ask is it easy to do and get into uni and stuff

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Original post by livelaughhate

hi i have a questions in terms of clinical experience , i’m trying to become a clinical psychologist. how were you able to find clinical experience

Hey, I'd suggest looking into voluntary organisations, assistant Psychologist positions, anything where you're working with people in a clinical/therapeutic environment.

In terms of myself, I worked in a mental health charity and in my time there I worked in 3 roles. My first was delivering wellbeing groups to the local community. The second offered drop in services for young people, with a day helping clinicians in CAMHS triage referrals. My third role was originally to help people in the local community get back into employment, volunteering or education, however this was just before lockdown so we became a community support service offering befriending, signposting service users to other community services, organising food parcels.
I also went back to college and got my levels 2 and 3 counselling skills and I volunteered as a counsellor.

I'm not too sure about specifics for clinical psychology doctorate but I know it's highly competitive so it's all about you getting experience and reflecting on that to grow your skills.
What's your experience level like at the moment?

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Original post by Lozlozloz21

Hey, I'd suggest looking into voluntary organisations, assistant Psychologist positions, anything where you're working with people in a clinical/therapeutic environment.

I'm not too sure about specifics for clinical psychology doctorate but I know it's highly competitive so it's all about you getting experience and reflecting on that to grow your skills.
What's your experience level like at the moment?

heyyy have you done a bachelors degree in psychology

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Original post by ashhhhhyyyyyyyyy

heyyy have you done a bachelors degree in psychology

Yes, graduated 2012

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Original post by Lozlozloz21

Yes, graduated 2012

Im deciding whether to do it at university or not. Do you think its worth it also what career has this psychology degree led you to if you dont mind me asking

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In terms of ''ease'', no, it's not easy.
3 years undergrad
Potentially 1 year masters
3 years doctorate (and you may not be successful on your first attempt)
Look at clinpsy forum and look at the many threads of applicants who apply multiple times.

You have to learn a lot of theory, studies, names, dates. In psychology you learn about statistics and have to learn how to critically evaluate theory, then you do a dissertation. You may have to undertake voluntary work to build knowledge before obtaining a role where you become client facing. It's rewarding but tough

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Original post by ashhhhhyyyyyyyyy

Im deciding whether to do it at university or not. Do you think its worth it also what career has this psychology degree led you to if you dont mind me asking

I can't tell you whether a course is for you or not, I'd suggest thinking about what interests you about psychology - is it human behaviour? Research? Providing therapy?

Are you studying this for A level?

I'm a psychological wellbeing practitioner BTW

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