MSc Adolescent Mental Health & Resilience
ApplyKey facts
- Start date: Sep 2026
- Study mode and duration: Full-time: 12 months, part-time: 24 months
Placement: Students will undertake a placement relevant to adolescent mental health and resilience research and/or practice.
Study with us
- Engage in advanced study of adolescent development
- Obtain in-depth knowledge of adolescents’ experiences of mental health and wellbeing, and best practice interventions when working with this population
- Gain hands-on experience of applying this knowledge within a professional setting through placement opportunities
- Opportunities for those without a psychology background to gain knowledge and skills that will make them stand out when applying for roles across different settings (e.g. in health and social care)
- Full-time and part-time study options available
The Place of Useful Learning
UK University of the Year
Daily Mail University of the Year Awards 2026
Scottish University of the Year
The Sunday Times' Good University Guide 2026
Why this course
Good mental health during adolescence is a national and international priority. This course was developed to provide a more in-depth understanding of adolescence as a unique development period and to increase the specialist knowledge and skills of those who work with (or want to work with) adolescents across a range of settings. The course offers a unique combination of modules that take a strengths-based perspective and provide focused training in theoretical and practical issues that are directly relevant to the mental wellbeing of adolescents. It provides a balance of theoretical and practical elements and therefore provides students with the opportunity to improve their understanding and apply their knowledge to practical situations and problems, including the opportunity to undertake a professional placement with a relevant organisation.
This programme is aimed primarily at graduates of psychology and relevant disciplines, but those without a psychology background will also be able to utilise the skills they gain from this programme to go into careers in the health and social care sector.
Note: This course does not confer eligibility for Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership (GBC) with the British Psychological Society.
What you'll study
MSc Adolescent Mental Health & Resilience is made up of 180 credits at SCQF level 11, comprising 60 credits of taught modules in Year One and 120 credits in Year Two (including Placement and Dissertation).
Semester 1 comprises three taught modules, while Semester 2 comprises two taught modules + a compulsory Placement module. Students will also complete a Dissertation during Semester 2.
Each 20-credit module (all classes but the 20-credit Placement) is 200 hours of study, 20 of which are class time. The rest of the time is reading, research, and writing assignments. All classes are currently scheduled for weekdays, between 9am and 5pm.
Work placement
The Placement module is a compulsory module for the MSc Adolescent Mental Health and Wellbeing. You’ll undertake at least 60 hours of agreed activity within an approved placement organisation.
The structure of the hours will be agreed between you, the placement organisation, and the placement coordinator.
Learning & teaching
Taught modules will be delivered across two semesters, running from September to December, and from January to March.
You’ll learn through a combination of lectures, tutorials, and a work placement. The dissertation is undertaken during the summer months.
Assessment
Modules are assessed by various methods including exams, essays, poster presentation, and reflective pieces. The dissertation project is assessed with a final report appropriate to the research question.
Entry requirements
| Academic requirements/experience |
In all cases, applicants whose first language is not English shall be required to demonstrate an appropriate level of competence in the English language with IELTS not less than 6.5. |
|---|
Fees & funding
All fees quoted are for full-time courses and per academic year unless stated otherwise.
Fees may be subject to updates to maintain accuracy. Tuition fees will be notified in your offer letter.
All fees are in £ sterling, unless otherwise stated, and may be subject to revision.
Annual revision of fees
Students on programmes of study of more than one year (or studying standalone modules) should be aware that the majority of fees will increase annually.
The University will take a range of factors into account, including, but not limited to, UK inflation, changes in delivery costs and changes in Scottish and/or UK Government funding. Changes in fees will be published on the University website in October each year for the following year of study and any annual increase will be capped at a maximum of 10% per year. This cap will apply to fees from 2026/27 onwards, which will not increase by more than 10% from the previous year for continuing students.
| Scotland | £10,950 |
|---|---|
| England, Wales & Northern Ireland | £10,950 |
| Republic of Ireland |
If you are an Irish citizen and have been ordinary resident in the Republic of Ireland for the three years prior to the relevant date, and will be coming to Scotland for Educational purposes only, you will meet the criteria of England, Wales & Northern Ireland fee status. For more information and advice on tuition fee status, you can visit the UKCISA - International student advice and guidance - Scotland: fee status webpage. Find out more about the University of Strathclyde's fee assessments process. |
| International | £26,900 |
| Additional costs | International students may have associated visa and immigration costs. Please see student visa guidance for more information. There will also be travel costs associated with the placement module. These costs will be variable depending on where the student lives and where the placement takes place. There will be a cost associated with membership of the Protecting Vulnerable Groups Scheme (PVGS) or an update of an existing membership. This will require applicants to provide a verified criminal records check from their home country. |
Chat to a student ambassador
If you want to know more about what it’s like to be a Humanities & Social Sciences student at the University of Strathclyde, a selection of our current students are here to help!
Our Unibuddy ambassadors can answer all the questions you might have about courses and studying at Strathclyde, along with offering insight into their experiences of life in Glasgow and Scotland.
Compulsory modules
Transitions in Adolescence
20 credits
This module will look at conceptualisations of adolescence throughout history and introduce the myriad of changes (e.g., physical, cognitive, social, etc.) that are experienced by young people during this developmental period.
Adolescent Mental Health
20 credits
This module will provide an overview of adolescents' experiences of mental health and wellbeing and the ways in which building resilience can protect an adolescent against a range of health, social, and psychological outcomes.
Involving Adolescents in Research & Practice
20 credits
This module will introduce the values, benefits, and practicalities of involving adolescents throughout the research process. The module will cover both qualitative and quantitative approaches to research
Compulsory modules
Attachment & Relationships
20 credits
This module will provide a theoretical and evidence-based introduction to attachment and the important role that adolescents’ relationships play in their mental wellbeing.
Identifying, Promoting, & Supporting Adolescents' Mental Health Needs
20 credits
This module will focus on the role of prevention, mental health promotion, and early intervention in promoting resilience and supporting adolescents' wellbeing. It will also introduce evidence-based therapeutic strategies in adolescent mental health.
Dissertation
60 credits
All MSc students will complete a dissertation project. This will comprise of a literature review and action plan, in which students will propose a research project based on the literature that they have synthesized. The word count limit for quantitative projects is 5000 words, and 6000 words for qualitative projects.
Placement
20 credits
Students will undertake a placement relevant to adolescent mental health and resilience research and/or practice.
Careers
The course will be or interest to students who are:
- psychology graduates and graduates from relevant subjects keen to develop their adolescent mental health-focused knowledge and understanding (theoretical and applied), and who are keen to work in applied settings.
- professionals from other sectors who are already working in or interested in moving to positions that require them to have specialist knowledge in adolescent mental health and resilience.
Please note that completion of this MSc does not provide a qualification for working as a practitioner or therapist in the UK. For a career as an applied psychologist (for example, clinical psychologist, educational psychologist, counselling psychologist) a doctorate is required. The MSc in Adolescent Mental Health and Resilience will provide foundational knowledge and transferable skills that are sought after in applicants applying to doctoral training programmes.
Where students come from backgrounds other than an undergraduate degree in psychology but would like to move into roles that involve working with and supporting adolescents, the course will equip them with knowledge and skills that make them competitive when applying for roles across different settings (e.g., in health and social care).
International students
We've a thriving international community with students coming here to study from over 140 countries across the world. Find out all you need to know about studying in Glasgow at Strathclyde and hear from students about their experiences.
How can I fund my course?
Scottish postgraduate students
Scottish postgraduate students may be able to apply for support from the Student Awards Agency Scotland (SAAS). The support is in the form of a tuition fee loan and for eligible students, a living cost loan. Find out more about the support and how to apply.
Don’t forget to check our scholarship search for more help with fees and funding.
Students coming from England
Students ordinarily resident in England may be to apply for postgraduate support from Student Finance England. The support is a loan of up to £10,280 which can be used for both tuition fees and living costs. Find out more about the support and how to apply.
Don’t forget to check our scholarship search for more help with fees and funding.
Students coming from Wales
Students ordinarily resident in Wales may be to apply for postgraduate support from Student Finance Wales. The support is a loan of up to £10,280 which can be used for both tuition fees and living costs. Find out more about the support and how to apply.
Don’t forget to check our scholarship search for more help with fees and funding.
International students
We've a large range of scholarships available to help you fund your studies. Check our scholarship search for more help with fees and funding.
Glasgow is Scotland's biggest & most cosmopolitan city
Our campus is based right in the very heart of Glasgow. We're in the city centre, next to the Merchant City, both of which are great locations for sightseeing, shopping and socialising alongside your studies.
Apply
Start date: Sep 2026
Adolescent Mental Health and Resilience
Start date: Sep 2026
Adolescent Mental Health and Resilience
Contact us
Prospective student enquiries
Contact a member of our team on LiveChat between 10am and 4pm (GMT)
Telephone: +44 (0) 141 444 8600
Have you considered?
We've a range of postgraduate taught and Masters courses similar to this one which may also be of interest.