What can you do with a masters in Clinical Psychology and Mental Health?
Find out what you could do with a Clinical Psychology and Mental Health MSc from Surrey.
Careers with a masters in Clinical Psychology and Mental Health
Graduates of this course can pursue a diverse range of career options, whether in clinical psychology, other psychological professions or within the wider mental health or social care sector.
With a well-rounded introduction to working in clinical psychology and mental health – including an understanding of global models of healthcare and how to work across a diverse range of contexts – you'll develop knowledge and skills that are in high demand.
The aims to increase the number of NHS staff working in mental health, including training more psychological professionals, to meet demands for care. It is estimated that by 2037, two-thirds of the population aged over 65 will have multiple mental health conditions and a third of those will also have mental health needs. There are also growing numbers of children and young people requiring mental health support.
Psychological professions
If you want to become a clinical psychologist, this course will provide you with a strong foundation to build your knowledge and skills in this field. At Surrey, we offer a Clinical Psychology PsychD, which will provide you with comprehensive professional training comprising theory, research and clinical placements within the NHS. On completion of the course, you’ll have the requirements you need to register with the to work as a clinical psychologist.
Other career pathways in the psychological professions include:
- Cognitive behavioural therapist
- Counselling psychologist
- Counsellor
- Child and adult psychotherapist
- Family and systemic psychotherapist
- Mental health and wellbeing practitioner
- Psychological wellbeing practitioner.
To become a registered practitioner in any of these fields, you will need to complete an accredited professional postgraduate course to be eligible to practise and achieve qualified practitioner status.
Mental health and social care professions
Career pathways in the wider mental health or social care sector include:
- Art, drama or music therapist
- Community psychiatric nurse
- Community support and outreach worker
- Mental health nurse
- Occupational therapist
- Peer support worker
- Social worker.
Most of these roles will require further training to achieve qualified practitioner status.
This course is an exciting opportunity to develop your skills for a rewarding career, whether you’re already working in your chosen profession or just starting out. We will encourage you to think creatively and critically about the future of mental health practice, with a focus on current developments in neurodiversity, and equality, diversity and inclusion. Crucially, we’ll help you develop as a practitioner, with insights from those with lived experience of mental health care so you understand the real-world applicability of what you’re learning.Emma Crouch, Senior Lecturer in Psychology and Programme Lead, Clinical Psychology and Mental Health MSc
Be confident in our exceptional outcomes
We have a proven track record in developing and equipping highly employable graduates. 100% of our psychology masters graduates are in employment or further study ().
Whilst you’re at Surrey we’ll support you in navigating your way to your chosen career path.
Surrey sets you above the crowd in the jobs market
Surrey is home to outstanding academic minds, many of whom are active researchers or have years of industry experience, keeping our courses job-relevant to give you a clear advantage.  
On our Clinical Psychology and Mental Health MSc you’ll be taught by lecturers and clinicians whose research spans the mental health needs of those across the life span from children and their families, emerging adults, perinatal mental health transitions in adulthood, and ageing well in later life. You'll have the chance to join one of our research groups where you'll participate in discussions about research topics, findings and publications. You’ll also benefit from visits by external speakers who present their work and networking opportunities in our School of Psychology.
You’ll also have the option to take our to enhance your employability so that you can stand out in the employer selection process for internships, placements and graduate-level jobs.
We offer a range of one-to-one and group for our students.
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