Overview

AThroughout the approved Mental Health Practice Postgrad.Cert programme from University of the West of England (UWE Bristol) you will learn through a blend of academic theory and practice.

Working alongside diverse stakeholders, you will learn how to lead effective mental health act assessments and, where necessary, present evidence at legal hearings.

You will also develop vital confidence and skills practising in simulated environments including work based learning, simulation community house and mooting courtrooms.

Career opportunities:

Once you have successfully completed the course, you will qualify as an AMHP and can lead mental health assessments on behalf of your local authority once you have been warranted.
You may also go on to further study on an MSc in Professional Development at UWE Bristol.

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Assessment and Planning under the Mental Health Act

The AMHP role amd complex decision making

Comtemporary Themes in Mental Health

Mental Health Policy, Law and Ethics.

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 6 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-09-16 00:00:00

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More details

There are no specific deadlines, but the sooner you apply, the less likely you are to miss out.

Language

English

IELTS

6.5

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PTE Academic

62

TOEFL^® IBT

90

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Credits

60 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Psychology Medicine Health Sciences View 1109 other Masters in Health Sciences in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

IELTS

6.5

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PTE Academic

62

TOEFL^® IBT

90

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Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
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Home contents and baggage
Accidents
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Other requirements

General requirements

To be accepted onto the course you will need to be fully qualified and registered in one of the following professions:

a social worker registered with Social Work England
a first level nurse, registered in Sub-Part 1 of the Nurses' Part of the Register maintained under article 5 of the Nursing and Midwifery Order 2001(a), with the inclusion of an entry indicating their field of practice is mental health or learning disabilities nursing
an occupational therapist registered in Part 6 of the Register maintained under article 5 of the Health Professions Order 2001(a)
a chartered psychologist who is listed in the British Psychological Society's Register of Chartered Psychologists and who holds a relevant practising certificate issued by that Society(b).

You will need to have at least two years' experience in mental health or undertaken an evidencing work based learning module at UWE Bristol.

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Tuition Fee

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National

5400 GBP/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 5400 GBP per year during 6 months.

Home Award Fee 5400£

Living costs for Bristol

750 - 1260 GBP /month

Living costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Scholarships Information

Below you will find Master's scholarship opportunities for Approved Mental Health Practice.

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You are eligible to apply for these scholarships but a selection process will still be applied by the provider.

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Overview

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Programme Structure

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Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

Credits

Delivered

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

English requirements

Student insurance

Other requirements

General requirements

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Tuition Fee

National

Living costs for Bristol

Funding

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Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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