Mental Health : PhD
PhD
In Lancaster
Description
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Type
PhD
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Location
Lancaster
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Duration
48 Months
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Start date
Different dates available
An international first, our PhD in Mental Health provides you with a deeper and more critical insight into mental health theory, research and practice. A number of mental health research groups work from Lancaster University’s prestigious Division of Health Research. For example, the Spectrum Centre, which has attracted more than £6m in funding since its launch, is the only specialist research centre in the UK dedicated to translational research into the psychosocial aspects of bipolar disorder and associated conditions (including recurrent depression, anxiety, and psychosis), as well as developments in their treatment. Other staff research interests include mental health in people with chronic physical conditions or difficulties, and ensuring positive mental health among socially marginalised groups.
Whether you are based within a healthcare setting, local government, education, research or management, the PhD in Mental Health is your chance to work with the Centre’s world-leading academics on the production of a thesis that makes an original contribution to knowledge development within your area of professional practice.
Combining innovative distance learning and Academies held at the University, this part-time, flexible degree brings together the theory and practice of mental health, including psychological models of psychological disorders, evidence-based interventions, and current priorities for mental health.
Run over 4-5 years (minimum 4 years), your Doctorate begins with a five-day Induction Academy at the University. Each of the subsequent academic years start with an optional three-day Academy. The rest of the course is delivered via e-learning.
Throughout your studies, we will support you as you enhance your leadership skills and effectiveness, and develop advanced skills in research design, practice and dissemination. You’ll foster critical approaches to the review of evidence and improve your written and oral presentation skills.
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About this course
You will benefit from being part of a UK and internationally-based peer group of mental health workers who wish to undertake formal study at the same time as they are working. All students have access to a Hub space that facilitates interaction with your cohort and with other programmes, creating a virtual information space that’s also sociable.
An academic tutor and then two research supervisors will provide you with support for each step of your PhD. They will also encourage you to attend external workshops and conferences (using University funds, where available, to support this).
An upper second class honours degree, in an appropriate subject, and relevant work experience
IELTS: At least 6.5 overall (minimum element scores apply).
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Subjects
- Mental Health
- Design
- Mental distress
- Mental Health Nurse
- Mental Health Treatment
- Healthcare
- Health Service
- Health Systems
- Health research
- Health Economics
Course programme
You will study a range of modules as part of your course, some examples of which are listed below.
Core
- Mental Health: Theory, Research and Practice
- Philosophy of Research
- Theory and Methods: Choices for Health Research
- Induction Academy
Core
- Principles of Research Design and Practical Research Ethics
- Systematic approaches to literature reviews and evidence synthesis
- Data Analysis
Information contained on the website with respect to modules is correct at the time of publication, but changes may be necessary, for example as a result of student feedback, Professional Statutory and Regulatory Bodies' (PSRB) requirements, staff changes, and new research.
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Mental Health : PhD