Our Affective Disorders course has been created for a broad spectrum of students and mental health professionals who are interested in specialist training from world-class experts. You will study all aspects of affective disorders, ranging from their characterisation and assessment to the challenges in treating these conditions. Our course is designed to be interdisciplinary, and its focus is on both biological and psychological aspects. It is therefore suitable for students who seek to broaden their knowledge beyond professional boundaries, such as medicine, psychology, or neuroscience. Key benefits A specialist focus for people interested in studying, researching or treating affective disorders. Valuable insight from internationally leading clinicians and scientists specialising in affective disorders. An optional clinical observership in a key mental health service that treats patients with affective disorders. Based at King's Denmark Hill campus, you will be part of a large mental health and neuroscience community where students, researchers and clinicians work side by side. Close links with NHS partners such as South London and Maudsley bring real-world clinical perspectives into your learning, while the smaller, specialist campus helps you build strong connections with staff and peers, in a focused environment just ten minutes by train from central London.
Which department am I in?
Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology and Neuroscience
Study options
Full Time
(1 Year)
Tuition fees
£42,800.00 (US$ 55,273)
per year
This is a fixed fee
Start date
September 2026
Venue
Denmark Hill Campus
16 De Crespigny Park,
London,
Greater London,
SE5 8AF, Southern England, United Kingdom
Entry requirements
For international students
A minimum 2:1 undergraduate Bachelors (honours) degreeIf you have a lower degree classification, or a degree in an unrelated subject, your application may be considered if you can demonstrate significant relevant work experience, or offer a related graduate qualification (such as a Masters or PGDip).Programme specific requirementsA minimum 2:1 degree classification will be required in Psychology, Nursing, Pharmacy, professions allied to medicine (e.g. Radiography), or a scientific degree such as Biomedical Science, or Neuroscience. Medical degrees can also be considered.In order to meet the academic entry requirements for this programme you should have a minimum 2:1 undergraduate degree, if you are still studying you should be achieving an average of at least 60% or above in the UK marking scheme.
*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.