University of Lincoln

Expanding Understanding of Mental Health

University of LincolnLincoln, United Kingdom

Course overview

This eight-day course aligns with the evolving landscape of mental health in the context of UK health policy. Aimed at students aspiring to contribute meaningfully to the sector, the course delves into key areas that resonate with the current direction of UK health policy. Students on this programme should have either recently moved into the sector or be planning to work within the mental health sector in the future.

This course is also suitable for those working closely alongside the sector such as A+E practitioners or emergency response practitioners. Students on this course can gain insight into legal and ethical frameworks, understand diverse mental health conditions, and hone their person-centred care approaches. Teaching is delivered by subject area experts with real-world experience and assessment will be completed via an online student presentation.

Key highlights

  • Content aligned with the current direction of UK health policy
  • Covers legal and ethical frameworks in mental health
  • Explores a range of diverse mental health conditions
  • Develops person-centred care approaches for practice
  • Taught by subject experts with real-world experience
  • Assessed through a single online student presentation

Entry requirements

  • HNC / HND — in a relevant healthcare or nursing-related field

Scholarships

  • Chevening Scholarships

  • Global Leaders Scholarship

    The scholarship is available to international students and is valued at 50% of tuition fees for one year of study.

    Up to 50% of fees
  • Global Postgraduate Scholarship

    The Global Postgraduate Scholarship is valued at £2,000 and will be awarded to eligible students as a tuition fee discount in the first year of their studies.

    Up to £2,000
  • International Alumni Scholarship

    The International Alumni Scholarship is valued at £2,000 and will be awarded to eligible students as a tuition fee discount for the first year of a postgraduate taught or postgraduate research programme.

    Up to £2,000
  • International Undergraduate Scholarship

    The International Undergraduate Scholarship is valued at £2,000 and will be awarded to eligible students as a tuition fee discount for each year of their undergraduate programme at the University of Lincoln.

    Up to £2,000
  • Lincoln Alumni MSc School of Health and Social Care Scholarship

    £1000 will be paid directly to the student for each year of study for each completed academic year of study, with part-time students eligible for a pro-rata payment.

    Up to £1,000
  • Partner Scholarship

    If you’re eligible to receive the Partner Scholarship, you may also be eligible to receive a tuition fee discount of £1,000 through our Early Payment Discount.

    Up to £1,000

Careers this course leads to

  • Mental Health Nurse
  • Mental Health Practitioner
  • Emergency Department Practitioner
  • Paramedic
  • Mental Health Support Worker

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 Lincoln, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.

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