Overview

This Mental Health Practice programme from The University of Lancashire is for qualified and professionally registered mental health practitioners, including social workers, mental health and learning disability nurses, occupational therapists and clinical psychologists.

Usually you will be nominated and funded by your local authority, but this course is open to applicants who meet the entry requirements, including practitioners working outside of a local authority too.

Why study with us

Our course draws on the expertise of practising AMHPs, academics, researchers, lawyers, service users and carers.

The course reflects the needs of our local employers and stakeholders and is continually shaped in response to feedback.

Build on and refine the skills and values needed to work as an autonomous, competent practitioner.

Accreditation

This course is accredited by The College of Social Work. This course is accredited and endorsed by the HCPC regulatory body. This course was approved by the Health and Care Professions Council and is now approved by Social Work England, the specialist body who regulates social workers in their vital roles.

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Theory and Practice of Mental Health Law (Role of the AMHP)

Critical Reflections on Models of Mental Disorder

Diverse Professional Roles and Service User Experiences

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Key information

Duration

Part-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-29 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-07-19 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

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Credits

60 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus, Online

Campus Location

Preston, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Psychology Educational Psychology Clinical Psychology View 172 other Masters in Clinical Psychology in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

GPA

Lower Second Class

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Applicants should hold at least a 2:2 degree in health related area or equivalent. Applicants who do not hold an acceptable degree but hold a CQSW, DipSW or equivalent, please seek advice from the Course Leader to discuss the application process

Applicants who are employed outside the England and Wales statutory jurisdictions are excluded from applying for the AMHP programme

The applicant will usually have employment with an agency with the ability to provide or arrange a suitable practice placement. Please note that a plans for a suitable placement will need to confirmed as part of the application process. The University cannot support with securing placements

A satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service check is required for this course

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Non-residents

4000 GBP / year

≈ 4000 GBP / year
Domestic Applies to you

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Citizens or residents

4000 GBP / year

≈ 4000 GBP / year

Additional Details

Online part-time £4,000 per year

UK Part-time £1,100 per 20 credits

Living costs

Preston

United Kingdom

751 - 1425 GBP / month

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

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Overview

Why study with us

Accreditation

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Programme Structure

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Key information

Duration

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Language

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

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Tuition Fees

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