Overview

Gain the skills to work in education settings and assist schools with their mental health strategies. When you successfully complete the Education Mental Health Practitioner course from University of Southampton you'll be qualified to practice.

The role of an Educational Mental Health Practitioner (EMHP) was developed to improve access to high quality mental health support for children and young people within education settings.

This course follows the agreed national curriculum. You’ll learn theory and take part in education practice in live settings. You’ll carry out your education practice as part of a Mental Health Support Team (MHST) who will also support you. Your MHST must be your employer.

Key Features

You’ll develop the skills to:

work in a values-driven service

understand common mental health problems experienced by children and young people and the evidenced-based treatment options

understand therapeutic management of children, young people and their parents/carers experiencing anxiety, low mood or behavioural difficulties

understand education settings, including legislative and policy frameworks

promote the wellbeing of children and young people by supporting their cognitive, emotional, social, and physical development in the context of their family, school and other systems

understand the process of consultation and group work in schools and colleges

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Assessment and Engagement

Children and Young People's Mental Health Settings: Context and Values

Common Problems and Processes in Education Settings

Interventions for Emerging Mental Health Difficulties in Education Settings

Working, Assessing and Engaging in Education Settings

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Key information

Duration

Part-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-01-05 00:00:00

Application deadline not specified.

More details

Contact your clinical service for information on application deadlines.

Language

English

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120

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92

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PTE Academic

67

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

120 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Southampton, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Clinical Psychology Health Education View 179 other Masters in Clinical Psychology in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

GPA

Lower Second Class

English requirements

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120

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92

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67

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IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

You cannot apply for the course directly without applying for the role of a trainee EMHP.

You’ll need a 2:2 degree in any subject and experience of working or volunteering with children and young people in a mental health context. You need professional experience in these fields:

education

mental health

children and young people

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Tuition Fees

Additional Details

This course is fully funded by the NHS through Health Education England (HEE).

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Living costs

Southampton

United Kingdom

697 - 1093 GBP / month

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

Funding

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