Overview

This PG Cert Mental Health Practice (for Approved Mental Health Professionals) course from University of Wolverhampton will enable you to develop your knowledge, skills and values in mental health practices in order to enhance your capabilities within your own area of expertise. The courses are designed to enable mental health professionals to develop and demonstrate practice in accordance with the published requirements of Social Work England (SWE) to act as Approved Mental Health Professionals.

Employability on the course

Our courses are designed from day one to prepare you for your future career. You will benefit from:

Extended induction: a period to familiarise yourself with your new university

Structured learning pathways: courses are crafted with a focus on preparing students for future careers

Hands-on project experience: projects and practical activities designed around real-world activities

Embedded professional development: all courses are designed with workplace skills development and professional placements as part of the course

Industry-informed modules: course content is kept up-to-date with industry standards through our industry links, staff's research and work in the field

Placement opportunities: professional development placements for every student

Programme Structure

Courses include:

The Legal and Policy Context of AMHP Practice (Level 6 & 7)

The Mental Health Act for AMHPs (Level 6 & 7)

Critical knowledge for AMHPs (Level 6 & 7)

Key information

Duration

Part-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-20 00:00:00

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Language

English

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Wolverhampton, United Kingdom

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

Required

English requirements

We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.

Other requirements

General requirements

at least 2 years post-qualifying experience of mental health or related health and social care services; and

an honours degree or successful study of at least one module at level 6.

To be eligible for entry to AMHP training modules, candidates must:

be a social worker registered with the Health and Care Professions Council; or

be 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, with the inclusion of an entry indicating their field of practice is mental health or learning disabilities nursing; or

be an occupational therapist registered in Part 6 of the Register maintained under article 5 of the Health professions Order 2001; or

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.

Tuition Fees

Living costs

Wolverhampton

United Kingdom

550 - 900 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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