MPhil in Public Mental Health

The specific purpose of this MPhil programme is to facilitate the development of mental health-related leadership and capacity in Africa.

This research programme, which requires a minimum of one year of study, focuses on the acquisition and broadening of specialised knowledge in a specific area of public mental health. It also aims at the development of research skills, particularly with respect to the planning and execution of research and the reporting of research results.

The programme will require the completion of a module in advanced research methodology for public mental health; and the preparation of a dissertation of 20,000 words in a required field of public mental health. Modes of delivery will include traditional lecture, Internet and mobile telecommunications activities and resources.

The specific purpose of this MPhil programme is to facilitate the development of mental health-related leadership and capacity in Africa.

This research programme, which requires a minimum of one year of study, focuses on the acquisition and broadening of specialised knowledge in a specific area of public mental health. It also aims at the development of research skills, particularly with respect to the planning and execution of research and the reporting of research results.

The programme will require the completion of a module in advanced research methodology for public mental health; and the preparation of a dissertation of 20,000 words in a required field of public mental health. Modes of delivery will include traditional lecture, Internet and mobile telecommunications activities and resources.