Approved Mental Health Practice PGDip

Course Overview

Offered by University of Brighton, the PgDip Approved Mental Health Practice PGDip provides a comprehensive postgraduate education in health sciences. Based in Brighton, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 6-month full-time and part-time structure. This level 7 course is for social workers, occupational therapists, nurses and psychologists who are working in the mental health services and looking for approval by a local authority to practise as an Approved Mental Health Professional (AMHP). This is a specific, legally defined role under the Mental Health Act 1983 that qualifies you to assess whether there are grounds to detain mentally disordered individuals, a responsibility that used to be the preserve of social workers but that has since been opened up to other mental health professionals. The course operates in close partnership w... International tuition fees are £2,800 per year, home/UK fees are £1,170 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.5 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 83% student satisfaction rating, a median graduate salary of £33,000 within three years, and a 100% continuation rate.

What You'll Learn

Tuition Fees & Funding

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Graduate Outcomes

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