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PostgraduatePostgraduate Certificate
Mental Health Officer Award
Robert Gordon UniversityLocation not specified
1 yearDuration
£5,500Per Year (Intl)
£5,500Home Fee
N/AContinuation Rate
Course Overview
Pursue your ambitions in health sciences with the PgCert Mental Health Officer Award at Robert Gordon University. this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 1-year full-time structure. This online PgCert Mental Health Officer Award ensures you are trained and assessed to the highest of standards through strong partnerships with a range of key stakeholders. Local authorities are centrally involved in the course design, delivery and management in order to ensure that their responsibilities under legislation are addressed and the training course remains fit-for-purpose. As a Mental Health Officer (MHO) you will assess individuals experiencing mental disorder who may need compulsory measures of care and treatment. International tuition fees are £5,500 per year, home/UK fees are £5,500 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.5 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with a median graduate salary of £30,500 within three years, and a 85% continuation rate.
What You'll Learn
Mental Health Law and Legislation
Assessment and Diagnosis of Mental Disorder
Compulsory Treatment and Detention Powers
Safeguarding and Rights Protection
Mental Health Officer Practice and Accountability
Multi-disciplinary Team Working in Mental Health
Risk Assessment and Management
Professional Ethics and Statutory Responsibilities
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
Entry Requirements
📋 Academic Entry Requirements
| Postgraduate Requirement | Mode of Study Work Based Learning Mode of Attendance Part Time Start Date September Course Length 1 year What You Will Study Teaching & Assessment Placements & Jobs Entry Requirements Fees & Funding This is a 60 credit course set at Scottish Credit and Qualifications Framework (SCQF) Level 11, with modules occurring sequentially: Social workers practising in mental health teams are usually expected to have this qualification so employment prospects are also expanded. Get in touch Terms and Condi |
🗣️ English Language Requirements
| Test | Overall | L | R | W | S |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IELTS Academic | 6.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 |
| PTE Academic | 65 | — | — | — | — |
L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking
Tuition Fees & Funding
International Student Fee
£5,500
per year
Total Course Cost (12 months)£5,500
Home Student Fee
£5,500
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
Salary data is not yet available for this course.
💼 Employment Breakdown
90%Working
10%Seeking Work
75%Professional Jobs
Official Data
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About Robert Gordon University
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