University of Sunderland

Supporting Social, Emotional and Mental Health Needs

University of SunderlandSunderland, United Kingdom

Course overview

This short course is ideal for teachers, SENCOs, or other educational and care professionals who want to develop their knowledge of how to support children and families in maintaining good mental health. It's been designed in response to strong market demand for practitioners to be given the opportunity to enhance their understanding of evidence-based approaches to supporting those with mental health needs. The course will help you meet the demands and challenges associated with the rising prevalence of SEMH needs nationally, regionally, and locally.

Upon completing the accredited version of the course, you'll gain 30 Level 7 credits which can be transferred to further study, providing an achievable way of gaining a full master's degree, for example, our MA Education or MA SEND./

Key highlights

  • Designed for teachers, SENCOs and other education and care professionals
  • Focuses on evidence-based approaches to supporting mental health needs
  • Addresses rising prevalence of SEMH needs nationally, regionally and locally
  • Accredited version awards 30 Level 7 credits
  • Credits transferable towards a full master's degree such as MA Education

Entry requirements

To apply for this course, you must already hold an honours degree or equivalent.

Scholarships

  • Douglas Clasper Elite Sports Scholarship

    The scholarship will award the following in each year of study (based on academic progression): £2,000 cash payment; a tuition fee discount of 20%; a 20% discount on university-managed accommodation.

  • East Durham College Partnership Award

    This award provides a £1,500 cash award in each year of study, helping you access higher education with greater ease.

    Up to £1,500

  • First Choice Travel Award

    This award provides £500 cash in your first year of study to assist with transport expenses, helping students access higher education with greater ease.

    Up to £500

  • Global Leaders Scholarship

    £6,000 tuition fee reduction for undergraduates, £4,000 for MPharm Pharmacy students, or £5,500 tuition fee reduction (postgraduates).

  • Helen McArdle Nursing Scholarship

    There are five scholarships available. Each scholarship awards £1,200 in each year of study.

    Up to £1,200

  • Interview Travel Reimbursement

    Up to £100

  • Open Day Travel Reimbursement

    Up to £100

  • Sir Bob Murray Health Scholarship (Psychology)

    There are five scholarships available. Each scholarship awards £1,000 in your first year of study.

    Up to £1,000

  • Sunderland College Award

    Our Sunderland College Award provides £1,500 plus a £250 voucher, in each year of continuous study. This will support you financially throughout your time at university.

  • Tees Valley Travel Award

    This award provides a £1,500 cash award in each year of study to assist with transport expenses, helping you access higher education with greater ease.

    Up to £1,500

  • The Mary and Brian Archer Experience Scholarships

    Up to £750.

  • We Care Postgraduate Bursary

    The We Care Postgraduate Bursary awards £2,500 cash to eligible postgraduate students.

    Up to £2,500

Careers this course leads to

  • SENCO
  • Teacher
  • Pastoral support lead
  • SEMH practitioner
  • Learning mentor
  • Family 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 Sunderland, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.

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