Comments from people who took the course.

Professor Chris Ferguson (USA)

Psychologist and Psychology Professor.

"This video series is a well-needed corrective to the tendency for psychologists to dismiss or stereotype male psychology. Evidence-based and compassionate, it is an excellent resource for all clinicians. I highly recommend it."

Dr Ali Haggett (UK)

Historian of Medicine

"This excellent short course brings together an expansive body of research. It would be useful not only for psychologists, but also more broadly in general workplace settings, healthcare and educational institutions."

Yago Luksevicius de Moraes (Brazil)

Doctoral student in Experimental Psychology

"The course is highly informative, presenting diverse views on masculinity neutrally, with pros and cons, allowing you to form your own opinion—a rare, respectful take on a controversial topic."

Dr Paul Nathanson (Canada)

Author of textbooks and papers on misandry, religion and gender

"Though an outsider (not a psychologist), I found this course a very encouraging sign of things to come for boys and men."

Kevin Talbott (England)

Integrative Therapist

"This brilliant course gave me valuable academic insights into masculinity, particularly highlighting gamma bias and how young boys are often labelled as a problem. This knowledge validated my beliefs and now informs my therapy and psychoeducation work, enabling me to confidently identify as a male-centred therapist dedicated to men’s wellbeing."

Dusty Wentworth (England)

Military veteran, writer, and disability rights advocate

“I found this excellent and profoundly helpful, and gained more clarity and progress from this course than from a year of psychiatric and neuropsychological treatment. The course offers invaluable insights into identity and masculinity, which I found especially useful after the challenges of disability and memory loss I have experienced.”

Kristina Silovs (Ireland)

Psychotherapist

“I’m really glad that a course like this exists to equip professionals with the knowledge and skills needed to work effectively with males. It’s encouraging to see a program that thoughtfully addresses the complexities of masculinity and supports practitioners in understanding male experiences. This kind of training is so important for fostering more inclusive, empathetic, and informed approaches when engaging with men in various professional settings."

Mara Cortesi Fraser (UK)

Counsellor and psychotherapist

I recently completed this course. It really opened my eyes to some of the current narratives around masculinity, as well as the research into men’s mental health. I’m looking forward to further training with the Centre for Male Psychology, and I would warmly recommend this course to anyone with an interest in men’s wellbeing.


Course Price

Standard price £59.99, and student rate £29.99.


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Why you should take this course about masculinity


In recent years the field of masculinity research has expanded in new ways, extending what has been taught in universities for decades. You can stay on top of these developments and use these new insights to improve your knowledge and the work you do. Learning to analyse and evaluate relevant theories is an invaluable skill and is a key part of what you will learn on this course. This short course is an ideal opportunity to learn something new, even if it’s a topic that you feel you are already familiar with.

Many people think masculinity offers an important way to understand men and boys. If your work (or personal life) involves men or boys, especially if you are making decisions that impact their lives, it is important that your view of masculinity is realistic, or else the outcomes of your decisions might not be what you expected.

You should think of this course as part of your wider toolkit in developing your awareness and insights into men and boys.


What is included in this course?

You can enjoy this course without taking the quiz assessments, but to successfully pass this course you will need to complete four hours of compulsory activities. These include watching video presentations and undertaking quiz assessments. You are then free to engage with the optional learning activities and supplementary resources as much as you like and as in depth as you wish. Below are some of the key course features you will get:

  • Video presentations all delivered by expert in male psychology and masculinity, Dr John Barry

  • End-of-course quiz assessments

  • Optional course-specific self-directed learning activities

  • Downloadable references including supplementary resources, such as recommended articles and videos

  • 6 months’ access to the course, so you can revisit the materials as many times as you want

  • A user-friendly course platform you can access from any phone, tablet, laptop, or desktop computer from anywhere you like

  • CPD (Continuing Professional Development) digital certificate from The Centre for Male Psychology stating the 4 CPD hours.


How will this course equip you with valuable skills?

Many people think they know all about masculinity, but how much of what they have learned is incomplete? This course provides participants the opportunity to:

  • Develop critical and analytical skills regarding theories of masculinity (such as RW Connell’s ‘hegemonic masculinity’, and ideas from the field of positive psychology), and terminology such as masculine norms, masculinities, traditional masculinity, toxic masculinity, positive masculinity, fragile masculinity, patriarchy theory, social construction, and evolution,.

  • Develop skills in identifying how masculinity impacts the lives of men and boys and the people around them.

  • Develop skills in relation to the practical application of ideas about masculinity, for example, in psychology, healthcare, the military, crime, sport, relationships, education, the media art and politics.

Course Outline

Here is a brief overview of what you will learn in this course. The second module has been designed to build on the content of the first module.

Module: Masculinity in Theory

How masculinity is expressed in different cultures and in different historical periods, and current theories and concepts of masculinity. 

  •  2.1 Introduction to the course 

  •  2.2 Evolutionary / biological 

  •  2.3 Cross-cultural view 

  •  2.4 Historical view 

  •  2.4 Sociological view (hegemonic masculinity) 

  •  2.6 Positive Psychology view 

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Module: Masculinity in Practice    

How concepts of masculinity inform how men are treated in various contexts and by various institutions.

•    3.1 Mental health and physical health 

•    3.2  Media depictions 

•    3.3 Government policy 

•    3.4 School, workplace, and relationships 

•    3.5 Conclusion: what have we learned, how can we improve? 


What will this course help you achieve?

Upon successful completion of this course, it is intended that you will have achieved the following:

  • An increased understanding of what masculinity is, based on historical and cross-cultural research, and how it is portrayed in the media and elsewhere.

  • An increased awareness of how different theories of masculinity suggest different ways men and boys should be treated in various situations, for example in therapy or the legal system.

  • An increased appreciation of the complexity of theories related to masculinity, and how to identify what makes most sense to you.


Course Creators and Instructor

This course is brought to you by the authors of the British Psychological Society's first textbook on male psychology, 'Perspectives in Male Psychology: An Introduction’

Course Creator and Instructor John Barry

John Barry is a Chartered Psychologist and Associate Fellow of the British Psychological Society (BPS), Honorary Lecturer in Psychology at University College London, clinical hypnotherapist and author of over 70 peer-reviewed publications on a variety of topics in psychology and health, including many on male psychology. John co-authored, with consultant clinical psychologist Martin Seager, the BPS practice briefing on ‘Psychological interventions to help male adults’ (BPS, 2022). He is also co-author (with Louise Liddon) of the first BPS textbook on male psychology, ‘Perspectives in Male Psychology: An Introduction’ (Wiley, 2021), co-editor of the ‘Palgrave Handbook of Male Psychology and Mental Health’ (Palgrave, 2019), and author of ‘Psychological Aspects of Polycystic Ovary Syndrome’ (Palgrave, 2019), which is about a condition characterised by elevated testosterone levels in women. John is co-editor (with Louise Liddon) of Male Psychology magazine (ISSN 2755-1466, Online). John co-founded The Centre for Male Psychology with Louise Liddon. He co-founded the Male Psychology Section of the BPS with Martin Seager. He was the Honorary Secretary of the BPS Male Psychology Section (2018-2019) and the Chair from 2019-2021. John was the lead organiser of the Male Psychology Conference which was held at UCL from 2014–2019, and the first two BPS Male Psychology Conferences (2020-2021).

Course Creator Louise Liddon

Louise was a member of the British Psychological Society (BPS) Male Psychology Section Committee during its creation, and was elected Honorary Secretary of the Male Psychology Section Committee in 2019. Louise is the co-founder of The Centre for Male Psychology, and co-author of the first BPS textbook on male psychology, ‘Perspectives in Male Psychology: An Introduction’ (Wiley, 2021). She is co-founder and editor of Male Psychology magazine (ISSN 2755-1466, Online), and lead author of the most downloaded academic paper on male psychology to date, 'Gender differences in preferences for psychological treatment, coping strategies, and triggers to help‐seeking', published in the British Psychological Society journal ‘The British Journal of Clinical Psychology’. She is the lead author of one of the most downloaded chapters in the very popular textbook ‘The Palgrave Handbook of Male Psychology and Mental Health’ called ‘What are the factors that make a male-friendly therapy?’ Louise was previously a specialist mentor for students with mental health problems, has tutored for an online mental health course and has worked as a support worker in a secure mental health unit. Louise has an MSc in Health Psychology and BSc in Psychology. Previous to her psychology studies, Louise worked as a project manager for IBM.


Course Price

Standard price £59.99, and student rate £29.99.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Got a question? You might find the answer here:

  • Should I already be familiar with male psychology before joining this course?

    The webinar is open to anyone interested in helping men. Depending on how familiar you are with male psychology is it recommended to gain some foundational knowledge if possible. Recommendations include our article for those new to male psychology - https://www.centreformalepsychology.com/what-is-male-psychology; our magazine which hosts a range of articles by a range of experts on different male psychology topics - https://www.centreformalepsychology.com/male-psychology-the-magazine; our textbook on male psychology - https://www.centreformalepsychology.com/wiley-textbook-new-perspectives-in-male-psychology and our e-learning course, https://thecentreformalepsychology.thinkific.com/courses/IntroductiontoMalePsychologyandMentalHealth.

  • I attended the previous live masculinity course. Is this the same content or will I gain any new information?

    Yes, this is the same content as the live course, ‘New insights into masculinity, theory, and practice. Live CPD short course (interactive, including Q&A).’ If you’ve already taken the live course, you may not benefit from this course. Due to the positive feedback of the live course, the material has been re-recorded to suit an on-demand course to make the material more accessible.

  • The course advert states the course is on-demand, what does this mean? Are there any parts of this course live?

    There is no live component with this short course. ‘On-demand’ means access to the course content and resources is available at any time (within the 6 months access), allowing learners to progress at their own pace and revisit materials as needed, rather than being restricted to a specific schedule or location.

  • Does this course include marked assignments?

    This course does not provide one-to-one instructor support. It’s an on-demand e-learning course aimed at providing knowledge and understanding of masculinity. It has four hours’ worth of content that needs to be completed to meet the minimum requirements to pass the course. You will also need to score 100% on all the quiz assessments, but there is no limit on how many times you can take the quizzes. The optional learning activities are not assessed; they are there to provide opportunities throughout the course for you to expand your knowledge and deepen your insights.

  • What does ‘Continuing Professional Development (CPD)’ mean?

    Continuing, or continuous, professional development (CPD), can be broadly defined as any type of learning you undertake which increases your knowledge, understanding and experiences of a subject area or role. All learners who complete the course will be eligible to receive a CPD digital certificate from The Centre for Male Psychology which will state the CPD in hours (rather than points). Completing this course does not qualify the learner to practice psychology, teach psychology, or imply to others that they are qualified to do so by virtue of having taken this course. As with all CPD, you will need to discuss specific eligibly criteria with your supervisor/HR manager regarding your specific profession.

  • Who can sign up for this short course? I don't live in the UK, can I still buy this short course?

    Anyone 18 years or older can take this course. You don’t need any formal qualifications as it is open to anyone with a genuine interest in helping men. Please note however that this course is not intended to be used as a form of therapy. You will need to be able to take responsibility for your own learning and you will need to have access to, and be able to use either a phone, tablet, laptop, or desktop computer to access the webinar which is hosted on Thinkific and delivered by Zoom (see technical requirements in FAQ below). Yes, you can still buy this course if you don't live in the UK. Please note this course will be delivered in English and you may be charged a transaction fee by your card provider if paying in a different currency to GBP. *Pricing at the checkout is inclusive of any applicable taxes.

  • I'm having trouble buying this course, who can I contact?

    If you are having technical problems with the Thinkific platform e.g., signing up, logging in, getting the page to load etc., or using zoom then in the first instance please look at the next FAQ (below) for details relating to technical questions. If after this you are still experiencing an issue, please contact us by emailing us at [email protected] providing as much information as possible on the issue.

  • What are the technical requirements for this course?

    You will need to have access to, and be able to use either a phone, tablet, laptop, or desktop computer to run the course, which is hosted by Thinkific. You will also be required to use zoom to be able to access the live sessions. In general, you should have no problems if you have a modern device to run the webinar on. Please check that your desktop computer, laptop, tablet, smartphone, or smart device has the necessary technical requirements. You can view these here: for Thinkific see, https://tinyurl.com/39bkbh4x . For Zoom see, http://tinyurl.com/4j4jjmuk.

  • How do I get my certificate? How much time do I have to access my course?

    You will be setup with an account on registration and receive an enrolment email. You will have 6 months access to your account after purchase. You will need to log in, follow the instructions provided and download your digital certificate within this time as well as access any other materials available. Within this period, you are welcome to revisit any associated materials as many times as you want.


Benefits to studying Online Live with us

An accessible and affordable way to independently develop your own insights into masculinity.

  • Flexible learning

    Our online course offers you the flexibility to work around schedules and timelines so you can learn at your own pace. With 6 months access, you can revisit the course as much as you want, when you want.

  • Low Cost

    Our live course provides you affordable access to develop your knowledge and insights, as well as receiving evidence of continuing professional development (CPD), highlighting your commitment to learning.

  • Individualised Learning

    On-demand e-learning allows for you to place a greater focus on individual activities, such as reflection, and provides unlimited opportunities to develop skills such as independent learning and planning.

Learn more about The Centre For Male Psychology

The Centre for Male Psychology is an organisation dedicated to advancing understanding and knowledge of male psychology.
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What is Male Psychology?

Male Psychology can be considered the exploration of the complex, multifaceted experience of males, something often overlooked in the academic literature. Male psychology asks questions such as: what does existing research tell us about masculinity, and how best can we help with the mental health of men?

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