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PostgraduateMaster of Philosophy

Psychiatry

University of Manchester
Manchester, England
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1 yearDuration
£27,000Per Year (Intl)
£30,000Home Fee
N/AContinuation Rate

Course Overview

Offered by University of Manchester, the MPhil Psychiatry provides a comprehensive postgraduate education in psychology. Based in Manchester, England, this Russell Group university offers a research-led approach to learning, with a 1-year full-time and part-time structure. Our PhD/MPhil Psychiatry programme enables you to undertake a research project that will improve understanding of Psychiatry. Our academics have internationally outstanding knowledge and expertise in conducting research studies in child and adolescent, adult and old age psychiatry. Particular strengths include: - Severe mental disorders such as schizophrenia and bipolar disorder (including the prodromal stages of these conditions); - Dementia; - Depression; - Anxiety disorders; - Personality disorders; - Autism spectrum disorder; - Attachment disorders; - Self-harm and suicid... A minimum ielts score of 6.5 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 88% student satisfaction rating, and 71% of graduates in employment or further study.

What You'll Learn

Advanced Psychiatric Research Methods
Neurobiological Mechanisms in Mental Illness
Epidemiology and Population Mental Health
Psychotic Disorders and Prodromal Syndromes
Mood Disorders and Suicide Prevention
Developmental Psychiatry and Attachment
Forensic Psychiatry and Risk Assessment
Independent 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

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

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£27,000

per year

Total Course Cost (12 months)£27,000

Home Student Fee

£30,000

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

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💼 Employment Breakdown

62%Working
9%Studying
15%Work & Study
6%Seeking Work
46%Professional Jobs
Indicative Data

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About University of Manchester

University of Manchester offers Psychiatry as part of its comprehensive programme offerings.

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