Applied Mental Health Practice
University of HertfordshireCourse Overview
Pursue your ambitions in social sciences with the PgCert Applied Mental Health Practice at University of Hertfordshire. Based in Hatfield, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 4-month full-time and part-time structure. The course is for Mental Health Professionals seeking to qualify and practice as AMHPs. The course is open to social workers, community psychiatric nurses, Occupational Therapists and Psychologists. The course aims to equip trainees seeking approval under the Mental Health Act 1983 with the necessary knowledge and skills to undertake formal Mental Health Act Assessments. A minimum ielts score of 6.5 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 90% student satisfaction rating.
What You'll Learn
Entry Requirements
📋 Academic Entry Requirements
| Postgraduate Requirement | Entry Requirements The normal entry requirements for the programme are that the applicant has: Applicants will need to remain so registered for the duration of the course. Portfolio, in which the Competencies for this module are sufficiently evidenced. Portfolio, in which the Competencies for this module are sufficiently evidenced Learning Outcomes Knowledge and Understanding Successful students will: Qualified social workers, mental health and learning disability nurses, occupational therapists |
🗣️ English Language Requirements
| Test | Overall | L | R | W | S |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IELTS Academic | 6.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 |
| PTE Academic | 59 | — | — | — | — |
L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking
Tuition Fees & Funding
International Student Fee
£17,950
per year
Home Student Fee
£10,530
regulated fee
Scholarships available for eligible students
Fees shown are for current entry. Fees may increase annually in line with inflation.
Graduate Outcomes
Based on official HESA Graduate Outcomes survey data
💰 Graduate Salaries — University of Hertfordshire
| Time After Graduation | Lower Quartile Salary | Median Salary | Upper Quartile Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 months | £24,500 | £29,000 | £33,000 |
| 3 years | £23,500 | £28,500 | £37,000 |
| 5 years | £26,000 | £35,500 | £43,500 |
Salary figures are based on national sector benchmarks for the CAH15-04-03 subject area and do not represent outcomes specific to this course or provider. These are indicative figures to aid comparison. For official graduate outcomes data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.
💼 Employment Breakdown
Graduate employment outcomes are based on national sector benchmarks for the CAH15-04-03 subject area and do not represent outcomes specific to this course or provider. These are indicative figures to aid comparison. For official graduate outcomes data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.
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