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PostgraduatePostgraduate Diploma

Mental Health Research

University of York
York, England
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1 yearDuration
£20,200Per Year (Intl)
£28,000Avg. Graduate Salary
N/AContinuation Rate

Course Overview

Pursue your ambitions in health sciences with the PgDip Mental Health Research at University of York. Based in York, England, this Russell Group university offers a research-led approach to learning, with a 1-year full-time and part-time structure. Develop your skills and knowledge in mental health research, supported by clinical and academic experts in the field. Gain the confidence to work in clinical and research roles in mental health. By integrating theory and evidence with clinical practice, you'll develop an in depth understanding of mental health conditions such as depression, anxiety and psychosis. International tuition fees are £20,200 per year, home/UK fees are £9,020 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 7.0 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 88% student satisfaction rating, a median graduate salary of £28,000 within three years, and a 95% continuation rate.

What You'll Learn

Research Methods in Mental Health
Epidemiology of Mental Health Disorders
Psychopharmacology and Treatment Evidence
Child and Adolescent Mental Health
Forensic Psychology and Risk Assessment
Serious Mental Illness and Complex Presentations
Advanced Clinical Research Design
Mental Health Research Dissertation
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

Postgraduate Requirement2:2

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic76.56.56.56.5
PTE Academic67

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

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£20,200

per year

Total Course Cost (1 years)£20,200

Home Student Fee

£9,020

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 — University of York

Time After GraduationLower Quartile SalaryMedian SalaryUpper Quartile Salary
15 months£28,000£28,000£29,000
3 years£21,000£28,000£33,000
5 years£24,500£31,500£37,000
Official Data

Salary figures are sourced from Discover Uni graduate outcomes data for this subject area at this provider (subject area: CAH02-04-07). These represent typical earnings and may not reflect this specific course. For official data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

💼 Employment Breakdown

60%Working
40%Work & Study
90%Professional Jobs
Official Data

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About University of York

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

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