Mental Health Law and Practice Certificate
Northumbria UniversityCity Campus, Northumbria University, Newcastle
Course overview
The Certificate in Mental Health Law and Practice has been designed to provide an introduction to mental health law for students whose work involves the application of statutory and common law provisions relating to the voluntary and compulsory care and treatment of individuals who are suffering from mental disorder.
Key highlights
- Introduction to mental health law for practitioners in the field
- Covers statutory and common law on mental disorder care
- Examines voluntary and compulsory care and treatment of individuals
- Assessment builds on your practical mental health experience
Entry requirements
2026/27 Standard Entry No formal qualifications are required (the programme is suitable for applicants from a range of backgrounds and experience) but some on-going, practical experience within the mental health field is necessary as the course builds upon this experience in its assessment processes.
Careers this course leads to
- Approved Mental Health Professional
- Mental Health Nurse
- Mental Health Social Worker
- Mental Health Act Administrator
- Mental Health Advocate
Cost of study
UK/Home: £2,495 | International: £2,495
Admission
Applications are made through AHZ at no cost. Share your transcripts, English test scores and personal statement, and your AHZ Counsellor will review your profile, submit your application to Northumbria University, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.
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