Mental Health Practice
Entry requirements
Employer nomination: All applicants must be nominated by a local authority or other employer.
A first degree (minimum 2:2). In exceptional cases candidates without a first degree may submit evidence of their ability to study at postgraduate level - the Programme Director will assess this for suitability.
Months of entry
September
Course content
Under the Health and Social Care Act (2012), the responsibility for approving Approved Mental Health Professional (AMHP) programmes in England now rests with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC).
The two interdependent elements in this qualification are:
- Approved Mental Health Professional (AMHP) training
- Either a Postgraduate Certificate, Postgraduate Diploma or MA in Mental Health Practice
Employers are responsible for sponsoring students for this programme. They also provide practice placements to enable students to develop and their practice. This is assessed by means of a portfolio.
Qualification, course duration and attendance options
- MA
- part time36 months
- Campus-based learningis available for this qualification
Course contact details
- Name
- Postgraduate Admissions
- admissions@bradford.ac.uk