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PostgraduateDoctor of Philosophy

Mental Health

Lancaster University
Lancaster, England
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4 yearsDuration
£20,950Per Year (Intl)
£27,500Avg. Graduate Salary
N/AContinuation Rate

Course Overview

Pursue your ambitions in health sciences with the PhD Mental Health at Lancaster University. Based in Lancaster, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 4-year part-time structure. This online PhD in Mental Health meets the needs of those wishing to gain a deep and critical insight into mental health theory, research and practice and to develop or enhance research skills while fulfilling their existing responsibilities. The programme is offered part-time, online and combines innovative distance learning with an optional face-to-face annual autumn Academy held in Lancaster. The programme brings together theory, research and practice related to various areas of mental health, including workplace mental health, public mental health, clinical mental health, and physical a... A minimum ielts score of 6.5 is required for admission.

What You'll Learn

Mental Health Theory and Practice
Research Philosophy and Epistemology
Research Design and Methodology
Advanced Qualitative Research Methods
Advanced Quantitative Research Methods
Critical Appraisal of Mental Health Evidence
Specialist Mental Health Practice and Policy
Doctoral Thesis Research Project
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

Postgraduate Requirement2:1

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic6.56666
PTE Academic58————

L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£20,950

per year

Total Course Cost (48 months)£83,800

Home Student Fee

£5,006

regulated fee

Scholarships available for eligible students

Fees shown are for current entry. Fees may increase annually in line with inflation.

📊 OFFICIAL UK DATA

Graduate Outcomes

Based on official HESA Graduate Outcomes survey data

💰 Graduate Salaries — Lancaster University

Time After GraduationLower Quartile SalaryMedian SalaryUpper Quartile Salary
15 months£25,000£27,500£31,500
3 years£22,000£25,500£33,500
5 years£27,500£32,500£40,500
Indicative Data

Salary figures are based on national sector benchmarks for the CAH02-04-07 subject area and do not represent outcomes specific to this course or provider. These are indicative figures to aid comparison. For official graduate outcomes data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

💼 Employment Breakdown

79%Working
12%Work & Study
96%Professional Jobs
Indicative Data

Graduate employment outcomes are based on national sector benchmarks for the CAH02-04 subject area and do not represent outcomes specific to this course or provider. These are indicative figures to aid comparison. For official graduate outcomes data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

3 Scholarships Available

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India Scholarship – Postgraduate

Lancaster University · Postgraduate

£10,000scholarship value
  • For India students
  • For postgraduate study
  • Open to your course
Guaranteed

Alumni Loyalty Scholarship

Lancaster University · Postgraduate

10% off feesscholarship value
  • Available to all international students
  • For postgraduate study
  • Open to your course
Need-based

Lancaster Sanctuary Fellowship

Lancaster University · Postgraduate

Full Feesscholarship value
  • Available to all international students
  • Open to your course
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About Lancaster University

Lancaster University offers Mental Health as part of its comprehensive programme offerings.

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