Overview

If you successfully complete the Approved Mental Health Practice course at University of Brighton , you will be eligible to apply to a local authority for approval to practice as an Approved Mental Health Professional (AMHP). This is a specific role that is legally defined under the Mental Health Act 1983. AMHPs lead on organising statutory mental health assessments under this act, contribute to assessments alongside medical colleagues and are independently responsible for deciding whether to admit an individual for compulsory assessment or hospital treatment.

The course operates in partnership with local authorities including Brighton & Hove, East Sussex, West Sussex, Surrey and Southampton, who support and fund students to attend the course. Applicants from other local authorities or NHS mental health trusts are also welcome. Independent applicants (students who are not funded by their employing body) are welcome to apply but at the point of application you must have a written agreement from a local authority or NHS trust agreeing to provide, support and assess your practice placement.

Placements

Placements form an important part of the learning and teaching experience. Through these, you will be supported to get hands-on experience of the AMHP role in all its complexity. These placements are based within local authority or NHS mental health trust settings, alongside qualified, practising AMHPs.

They are arranged before the course begins by your employing local authority in partnership with the course team. If you are an independent student (a student who is not funded by their employing body), you must have a written agreement – at the point of application – from a local authority or NHS mental health trust confirming they will provide you with a suitable placement and support and assess your practice.

Placements last for a minimum of 40 days during which time you will have the opportunity to ‘shadow’ and then lead Mental Health Act assessments alongside qualified, practising AMHPs. Regular reflective practice groups will help you reflect on your experiences on placement and integrate theory, knowledge and research.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Ethics, Values and Equalities in Mental Health
Applied Mental Health Law and Policy
Social and Psychological Contexts of Mental Health
Managing Mental Health Act Assessments and Interventions

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 6 months
Part-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-01-10 00:00:00

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Language

English

Credits

120 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Brighton, United Kingdom

Disciplines

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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

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

Other requirements

General requirements

have a first degree or demonstrate ability to study at level 7
hold a recognised professional qualification in social work, nursing, occupational therapy or psychology
have current registration with the appropriate professional statutory body (Social Work England, Nursing & Midwifery Council, Health and Care Professions Council) as either a social worker, a mental health and learning disabilities nurse, an occupational therapist or a psychologist
be engaged in complex professional practice in mental health services for a minimum of 15 hours per week
Either be nominated by a local authority or other employer who will facilitate relevant, required practice, supervision and assessment of practice to meet course assessment requirements; or (if an independent practitioner) have a written agreement before the start of the course from a local authority or health trust

Tuition Fees

Additional Details

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Living costs

Brighton

United Kingdom

815 - 1383 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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