University of Northampton

Promoting Infant and Family Mental Health and Wellbeing

University of NorthamptonWaterside Campus, Northampton

Course overview

The aim of this independent module is to help you develop and apply your knowledge and understanding of the theory and practice of parent and family support within the context of services for infant mental health and wellbeing. Through the course, you will gain a deeper understanding of the various approaches to parent and family support and will learn how to apply this knowledge to your professional practice. By the end of the module, you will be equipped with the skills and expertise needed to provide effective support to parents and families in the context of infant mental health and wellbeing services.

Key highlights

  • Independent module focused on parent and family support
  • Covers theory and practice within infant mental health services
  • Explores various approaches to supporting parents and families
  • Applies learning directly to your own professional practice
  • Delivered by distance learning alongside relevant employment

Entry requirements

  • Degree: 2:2 — or above

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 £500
  • Chevening 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

  • Infant mental health practitioner
  • Family support worker
  • Health visitor
  • Early years practitioner
  • Parent-infant practitioner
  • Children's centre family worker

Cost of study

UK/Home: £1,417 per year

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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