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Study mode

Online/Distance

Duration

3 years

Start date

09-SEP-24

Key information
DATA SOURCE : IDP Connect

Qualification type

MSc - Master of Science

Subject areas

Health Care Management / Health Studies People With Mental Health Problems: Social Work Nursing Medical Assistant Skills (Hospital)

Course type

Taught

Course Summary

Overview

This programme, which is designed for nurses, occupational therapists, physiotherapists, and other professional groups working with mental ill health, develops your skills to work at advanced levels as a clinical expert, manager, or educator in settings where distress arising from mental ill health is an influence on outcome.

Students can undertake the master’s programme and can link that qualification to a choice of development within three key areas: therapeutic skills, education, or leadership.

The programme is designed for students currently working within environments where mental health impacts on client outcome and includes consideration of current mental health theory, the use of supervision in practice, theories around change management, the development of research investigation and dissemination skills, a review of the main research theories and eventual development of a final research report or proposal.

Course Highlights

You will choose one of three pathways (education, leadership, or therapeutic skills) to align your studies with your career aspirations.

Study demands are flexible as all materials and tutorials are online.

To facilitate peer support there are optional on-campus and online meetings, meaning there are only between four and five mandatory participation times for each module.

Career Prospects

Our aim is to provide an enjoyable and intellectually stimulating course of study that will further develop your career in the care of people experiencing mental ill health. This includes:

  • Mental health nurses
  • Occupational therapists
  • Social workers
  • Paramedics
  • Professional carers

Graduates may also pursue management, educational and clinical leadership roles in practice and in research and education. You will also gain PGCert and PGDip awards in this course.

Modules

This module will introduce students to the philosophical and ontological debates around the concept of mental health and explore the ideas which shape modern mental health practice. Underlying principles and values of therapeutic interventions will be explored from a range of cultural and socio-political viewpoints providing a global perspective on mental health practice. Students will be encouraged to consider the concept of social recovery, psychological models of illness and health, and the implications of these factors on the management of mental health problems. Students will critically analyse their current mental health (clinical) practice within a values based framework of respect, dignity, collaboration and empathy.

Tuition fees

UK fees
Course fees for UK students

For this course (per year)

£3,210

International fees
Course fees for EU and international students

For this course (per year)

£6,630

Entry requirements

You must have a professional background and be working within environments where mental ill health is a determinant on client outcome. You will need an identified workplace supervisor and a supportive manager to assist you across the duration of the course. You must also have a relevant Ordinary bachelor's degree or equivalent qualification at SCQF Level 9 (i.e., Graduate Certificate in Acute Care) normally within the past five years and have a command of current, evidenced based knowledge within your chosen subject. Consideration will be given if you have an ordinary bachelor's degree in a related topic or gained your degree several years ago where continued further development in knowledge through postgraduate studies would demonstrate currency in certified learning, at the discretion of the Course Leader.