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PostgraduatePgDip (Initial Qualification)

Education Mental Health Practitioner for Children and Young People

Edge Hill University
Ormskirk, England
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1 yearDuration
£15,000Per Year (Intl)
£9,790Home Fee
N/AContinuation Rate

Course Overview

Pursue your ambitions in health sciences with the PgDip (Initial Qualification) Education Mental Health Practitioner for Children and Young People at Edge Hill University. Based in Ormskirk, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 1-year part-time structure. The role of an Education Mental Health Practitioner (EMHP) is an innovative and important role in the government’s Mental Health Support Teams (MHSTs) – part of the National Children and Young People’s Improving Access to Psychological Therapies initiative. In your year of study with us, we’ll help you learn the role and teach you how to make a difference working with children and young people. As an EMHP you’ll work alongside schools and colleagues to support children and young people with mental health problems and wellbeing. A minimum ielts score of 6.5 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 100% student satisfaction rating, and a median graduate salary of £27,500 within three years.

What You'll Learn

Evidence-Based Low Intensity Interventions
Mental Health Assessment and Formulation in Young People
Whole School Approaches to Mental Wellbeing
Child and Adolescent Development and Psychopathology
Supporting Vulnerable and At-Risk Young People
Systemic Working and Consultation Skills
Research Methods and Service Evaluation
Professional Practice and Reflective Practitioner Development
Academic Year:2027-28 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

Postgraduate Requirement2:2 or above (or equivalent) in a relevant subject View full entry criteria Subject(s): These will include video recordings, individual and group presentations, reflective portfolios, and traditional written assignments. Entry criteria You should have a degree equivalent to UK first-class or second-class honours (2:2 or above) in a relevant subject, such as child health and wellbeing, child and adolescent mental health and wellbeing, psychology, or early years, primary or secondary education.

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic6.56666
PTE Academic61————

L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£15,000

per year

Total Course Cost (1 years)£15,000

Home Student Fee

£9,790

regulated fee

Scholarships available for eligible students

Fees shown are for current entry. Fees may increase annually in line with inflation.

📊 OFFICIAL UK DATA

Graduate Outcomes

Based on official LEO data (HMRC tax records) Based on subject average, not course-specific.

💰 Graduate Salaries — Edge Hill University

Time After GraduationLower Quartile SalaryMedian SalaryUpper Quartile Salary
3 years£27,500£36,500£44,500
5 years£29,500£40,000£49,500
Official Data

Salary figures are sourced from Discover Uni graduate outcomes data for this subject area at this provider (subject area: CAH02-04). These represent typical earnings and may not reflect this specific course. For official data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

💼 Employment Breakdown

90%Working
10%Work & Study
50%Professional Jobs
Official Data

Graduate employment outcomes are sourced directly from Discover Uni for this specific course and provider. For full details, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

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About Edge Hill University

Edge Hill University offers Education Mental Health Practitioner for Children and Young People as part of its comprehensive programme offerings.

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