What our students say

“This MSc was an invaluable experience in helping me develop as a competent researcher of mental health. The range of speakers and case studies used in the modules provided me with an elaborative insight into the global recognition of mental health needs. It has also helped me to develop a non-judgmental perspective of world cultures and their interaction with mental health conditions. The team of staff have provided me with a supportive environment to acquire skills essential for research and policy work in mental health. For my thesis this programme provided me with the opportunity to work hand in hand with a non-governmental organization to help analyse mental health work in Sierra Leone. I thoroughly enjoyed this research, gaining valuable experience into the work being done in a lower-income setting.” 

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“My main inspiration for choosing this programme came during my study abroad year as an undergraduate here at the University of Glasgow. I spent a year in New Zealand throughout which I met people from all over the world as well as travelling to neighbouring countries. I enjoyed the different cultures and when I heard of this course I thought it would be a great way to combine cultural differences with a practical knowledge of mental health and service use.

I have loved this course, it’s been a great chance to get to know mental health practitioners throughout the world. It’s allowed me to understand the complexities of scaling up services in a developing context.  I have also enjoyed the close and confidential atmosphere of the class group in which we were able to debate and discuss the course topics openly. In the long term, I may possibly go on to pursue a career as a clinical psychologist, and would hope to end up working in a global organisation helping develop and supply mental health services to the hard to reach areas of the globe.”

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“This programme is one of very few in this field of study. I choose it because of the uniqueness and the similarity with my job. The best aspects of this program are that it invites presenters from diverse background so that we can gain more practical knowledge based on their experiences and I appreciate its effort to accommodate student feedback. The people are friendly and helpful the city of Glasgow has beautiful scenery, and it is an affordable place to live. To describe the University of Glasgow in three words I would say: supportive, credible and prestigious.”

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“I chose to study this programme because it is unique, it is widening my knowledge and helping me to learn entirely different dimensions of mental health. I like the global aspect of the programme and I found teaching through discussion very  effective. I am planning to implement this knowledge in an educational setting or devising something related to health in Pakistan. To describe the University of Glasgow in three words I would say: well reputed, historical and welcoming.”

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“I chose to study this programme because it was the only place in Scotland running this type of course. I wanted to continue to develop my interest in psychology and in particular mental health, I want to help people by addressing inequalities and practical application of theory. We have been privileged to have so many of the speakers on the course give such inspiring talks. The breadth of material is wide-ranging and covers many aspects of mental health. We get the opportunity to collaborate with a wide range of other organisations and professionals. The teaching staff are very supportive and it’s great to meet other students from different countries.”