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PostgraduatePostgraduate Certificate
Approved Mental Health Professional Practice
University of ManchesterManchester, England
1 yearDuration
£5,100Per Year (Intl)
£4,500Home Fee
N/AContinuation Rate
Course Overview
Pursue your ambitions in health sciences with the PgCert Approved Mental Health Professional Practice at University of Manchester. Based in Manchester, England, this Russell Group university offers a research-led approach to learning, with a 1-year part-time structure. Our PGCert in Approved Mental Health Professional Practice is the only certificate that allows students to gain Approved Mental Health Professional (AMHP) status and be approved by local authorities. The course combines academic study with practice in mental health, with a focus on AMHP training. AMHP training covers the integration of mental health issues, psychiatry and mental health law in multidisciplinary teams from a social perspective. A minimum ielts score of 6.5 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 88% student satisfaction rating.
What You'll Learn
Mental Health Law and Legislation
Assessment and Diagnosis in Mental Health
Psychopharmacology and Medical Management
Social Perspectives in Mental Health Practice
Mental Capacity and Safeguarding
Crisis Intervention and Risk Management
Multidisciplinary Team Working in Mental Health
AMHP Practice Portfolio and Competency
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
Entry Requirements
📋 Academic Entry Requirements
| Postgraduate Requirement | 2:2 |
🗣️ English Language Requirements
| Test | Overall | L | R | W | S |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IELTS Academic | 6.5 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 |
L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking
Tuition Fees & Funding
International Student Fee
£5,100
per year
Total Course Cost (12 months)£5,100
Home Student Fee
£4,500
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
79%Working
12%Work & Study
96%Professional Jobs
Indicative Data
Graduate employment outcomes are based on national sector benchmarks for the CAH02-04 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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