Why QMU ? This is the first Mad Studies MSc internationally . There are some funded places for people with lived experience of mental health issues .
It is a unique dialogical space to share and expand your knowledge , skills , practice and actions with public sociology , activists and the mad community .
Learn from a team with a wide range of academic backgrounds and experience in community settings outside the University , including the mad movement , young people , environmental campaigns , community education , gender justice and queer activism .
presentations , essays and a research project that reflect your experiences , interests and and contexts .
Teaching hours and attendance
Each module will require you to attend classes and carry out independent work . Most modules consist of three to six hours of class time each week of the semester and will involve input , critical reading , debate and reflection on experience . Where possible , all teaching takes place over two days per week . Your specific timetable will depend on whether you study full-time or part-time . All modules are also available by distance learning .
Industry links , accreditation and professional registration
There are opportunities to apply your own learning to your context . Teaching staff have a range of links with community , voluntary sector and campaign groups in civil society . This has included CAPS Independent Advocacy , Friends of the Earth , Glasgow Association for Mental Health , the Workers ’ Educational Association , the International Campaign for Justice in Bhopal , and various faith-based , trade union and European social policy organisations . We also work in partnership with a range of activists within the mad movement nationally and internationally .
Modules
Mad Studies ( 20 credits )/ Interrogating Mad Studies ( 20 credits )/ Theory & Practice of Person-centred Health & Wellbeing ( 20 credits )/ Principles of Public Sociology ( 20 credits )/ Public Sociology Practice ( 20 credits )/ Dissertation ( 60 credits )
You will also complete at least 20 credits as an elective from a range of options or by self-study
The modules listed are correct at time of publication ( November 2021 ) but are subject to change . In the event that modules change , QMU will seek to use reasonable endeavours to ensure that there is no detrimental impact on students .
Careers
Graduates may be suitably qualified for a range of careers involving public engagement in the public or third sector organisations .
Entry requirements
Normally , an honours degree or equivalent .
Degree and / or relevant experience of engagement with communities or public groups . We will consider applications from people without a degree but with significant experience of community work or similar , and who can show that they are able to study at postgraduate level .
International : You will be required to provide evidence of English language competence at no less than IELTS 6.5 with no individual component score below 6.0 .
Other information
Exit awards : MSc ( 180 credits )/ PgDip ( 120 credits )/ PgCert ( 60 credits )
Delivery : QMU and online . Blended learning will include both on campus teaching and online teaching . Distance learners can undertake all modules online .
Duration : 1 year full-time OR 2-4 years part-time
Start date : January 2022 and January 2023
Single module study : Available . Contact Dr Elaine Ballantyne for more information .
Application deadline : Deadline is the 30 September 2022 . This course has limited places . We advise applicants to apply early in order to be considered .
Class sizes : Some of the modules in this programme are shared with other programmes , however class size is not expected to exceed 16 .
Fees : See pages 178-183
Scholarships : May be available . Please check out the course entry on our website for more informatio at : www . qmu . ac . uk / study-here / postgraduatestudy / 2022 / msc-mad-studies /.
More information : Dr Elaine Ballantyne ( eballantyne @ qmu . ac . uk ), Programme Leader or Admissions ( admissions @ qmu . ac . uk
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