Postgraduate Diploma in Education Mental Health Practitioner
University of NorthamptonWaterside Campus, Northampton
Course overview
Taught by Psychological wellbeing practitioners, psychotherapists and psychologists who are specialists in specific areas of CAMHS, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and Education. The programme is designed to equip students with the skills to work with children, young people and parents to assess and support common mental health difficulties, including depression and anxiety, through cognitive behavioural therapy approaches. The Diploma consists of 4 compulsory 30-credit modules, assessed at Level 6 or 7 depending on your existing qualifications.
Should you require more information you can contact the IAPT team.
Key highlights
- Taught by psychotherapists, psychologists and psychological wellbeing practitioners
- Tutors specialise in CAMHS, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and education
- Trains you to assess common mental health difficulties in young people
- Uses CBT approaches to support depression and anxiety
- Prepares you to work with children, young people and parents
- Four compulsory 30-credit modules assessed at Level 6 or 7
Entry requirements
- IELTS: 6.5 — 6.5 Minimum standard – IELTS 6.5 overall (or equivalent) with a score no lower than 6.0 for writing and no remaining band/component below 5.5 for study at postgraduate level.
Scholarships
Alumni PGCE Bursary Award
This will be a £500 cash payment that will not have to be repaid and does not affect the payment of a student’s maintenance loans.
Up to £500Chevening Scholarships
Sir John Lowther Scholarship
The Sir John Lowther Scholarship provides financial awards of up to £2,000 to a postgraduate student within the Arts.
Up to £1,000
Careers this course leads to
- Education Mental Health Practitioner
- Children's Wellbeing Practitioner
- Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner
- CAMHS Practitioner
- Mental Health Support Team Practitioner
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 University of Northampton, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.
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