StudyLink logoHome
Students on a university campus

Psychotherapeutic Approaches in Mental Health, MSc

Buckinghamshire New University, the United Kingdom

Buckinghamshire New University

Study options for this course

The award How you will study Study duration Course start Domestic course fees International course fees
MScPart-time2 yearsSeptemberfind outfind out

About Psychotherapeutic Approaches in Mental Health, MSc - at Buckinghamshire New University

This innovative, multi-disciplinary master's degree has been created for mental health and other professionals who are interested in developing skills and competences in psychotherapeutic approaches with complex cases and personality disorders within generic and forensic settings.

A collaboration between West London Mental Health NHS Trust and Buckinghamshire New University, the course provides the conceptual tools, their application to clinical work, a specialised group experience and a research dissertation to equip participants to orient themselves to the complex reality of their roles in mental health organizations.

By focusing on individual, group and institutional dynamics, this training is specifically designed to explore the preconditions for maintaining boundaries, ensuring relational security and delivering coherent, effective treatment interventions.

MSc graduates are eligible to apply for British Psychoanalytic Council (BPC) registration as Psychodynamic Practitioners in Mental Health (General or Forensic). Successful graduates can apply to the Forensic Psychotherapy Society for a further clinical training of two years leading to a BPC qualification as Forensic Psychodynamic and Complex Needs therapist, with full membership of the Forensic Psychotherapy Society which is a new member institution of the BPC.

What will this course cover?

There are five distinct elements to this master's degree:

  • an understanding of the basic theoretical framework of psychodynamic theory and practice
  • an applied element to enable the student to reflect upon the emotional impact of being with the patient
  • an understanding of group and organizational dynamics and how these shape all other relationships
  • teaches a structured model of inter personal dynamic consultation for multi disciplinary teams
  • support for undertaking a dissertation which includes a taught element of research methods.

Entry requirements

A typical offer will be made to nurses and allied professional at Band 6 and above or ST4-ST6 psychiatrists in training. Professionals from other disciplines such as social work are welcome to apply depending on their level of clinical experience and the appropriateness of their work setting to the content of the course.

Some senior Band 5 grades may be considered for the course on individual merit and with full support from their line managers/educational leads.

Courses you may be interested in at other institutions

Below are some suggested courses at other providers that you may also be interested in:

Data Science BSc

Amsterdam Tech

Find out more

Master of Applied Finance Master Degree

Western Sydney University

Find out more

Data Engineering MSc

Constructor University

Find out more

Sport and Exercise Science MRes

Hartpury University

Find out more

Bachelor of Laws (Honours) BA (Hons)

Faculty of Laws

Find out more

Software Engineering BSc

CODE University of Applied Sciences

Find out more

Postgraduate pathways and pre-masters at other institutions

If you do not meet the entry requirements for this course then consider one of these postgraduate preparation courses from another institution:

Graduate Diploma in Business

Southern Cross University Online

Find out more

Data Science

James Cook University Online (JCU)

Find out more

Graduate Diploma in Clinical Nursing

Australian Catholic University (ACU)

Find out more

Environmental Management

Edith Cowan University Online (ECU)

Find out more
See all Postgraduate pathway courses

Other courses at Buckinghamshire New University

There are 262 other courses listed from Buckinghamshire New University. A selection of these are displayed below:

3D Animation For Professionals MA

Buckinghamshire New University

Find out more

3D Game Art BA (Hons)

Buckinghamshire New University

Find out more

3D Game Art Online BA (Hons)

Buckinghamshire New University

Find out more

3D Game Art with Foundation Year BA (Hons)

Buckinghamshire New University

Find out more

Acting for Screen and Stage BA (Hons)

Buckinghamshire New University

Find out more

Acting for Screen and Stage with Foundation Year BA (Hons)

Buckinghamshire New University

Find out more

Adult Nursing MSc

Buckinghamshire New University

Find out more
View all 262 courses at Buckinghamshire New University

Related Information

Find out more about studying in the United Kingdom