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

Hello everyone! I’m a third year psychology student, and I was looking at places to apply to since I want to eventually become a Counselling Psychologist. Since i’m an international student, I’m not sure if I can take on a part-time certificate or diploma in therapy, so i’m going for the next best thing! A masters degree in Psychological Therapies at QMUL.

That said, I can barely find any info on it about it’s course quality and module detail. I don’t want to waste time but QMUL is really affordable compared to KCL or UCL. Is the course worth it? What’s it like?

Hello everyone! I’m a third year psychology student, and I was looking at places to apply to since I want to eventually become a Counselling Psychologist. Since i’m an international student, I’m not sure if I can take on a part-time certificate or diploma in therapy, so i’m going for the next best thing! A masters degree in Psychological Therapies at QMUL.

That said, I can barely find any info on it about it’s course quality and module detail. I don’t want to waste time but QMUL is really affordable compared to KCL or UCL. Is the course worth it? What’s it like?

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?

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 ☺

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.

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 ☺

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 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

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.

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

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

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