MSc Mad Studies

at Queen Margaret University

Modules
 

• Mad Studies (20 credits): An introduction to Mad studies that critiques the history of how madness has been constructed – religious, medical, social, ‘common sense’ constructions and explores the construction of knowledge and social movement activism 
• Interrogating Mad Studies (20 credits): To critically engage with current issues and debates in Mad Studies and to identify spaces for effective activism and professional practice 
• Theory & Practice of Person-Centred Health & Wellbeing (20 credits): A shared module within the PCPF that critique different philosophical perspectives of personhood, and the concepts, principles and theories underpinning person-centred practice 
• Principles of Public Sociology(20 credits): an introduction to social analysis 
• Public Sociology Practice (20 credits): how social analysis contributes to a range of professional, community action and social movement practices 
• Elective module (20 credits): You will also complete at least 20 credits as an elective from a range of options or by self-study
• Dissertation (60 credits): Identify a relevant topic related to Mad Studies with potential for change, innovation, development or for systematic inquiry 

• 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.

Scotland/UK/ROI    
£6,000

International
£16,500 #

Graduates may be suitably qualified for a range of careers involving public engagement in the public or third sector organisations.