University of Northampton

Graduate Diploma in Children and Young People’s Wellbeing Practice

University of NorthamptonWaterside Campus, Northampton

Course overview

PWPs support children and young people with common mental health problems (such as anxiety and depression) using evidence based Low Intensity Cognitive Behavioural Therapy approaches. Low-intensity CBT places a greater emphasis on parent and CYP self-management and are designed to be less burdensome and intensive for families than traditional psychological therapies. The overall delivery of these interventions is informed by behaviour change models and strategies.

Key highlights

  • Trains practitioners to support children and young people with anxiety and depression
  • Uses evidence-based Low Intensity Cognitive Behavioural Therapy approaches
  • Emphasises parent and child self-management over intensive traditional therapies
  • Interventions informed by behaviour change models and strategies

Entry requirements

  • Degree: 3rd — Academic Will hold an Honours degree or holds a third-class degree or Ordinary Degree Will have studied at level 4 or above, in a relevant area of study Good basic literacy and numeracy qualifications at a minimum of lev…

Scholarships

  • ICAEW Foundation Bursary

    Three annual payments of £4,000

    Up to £12,000
  • John Lowe Accounting and Finance Scholarship

    Scholarship is paid as £1,000 in the second and third years of study.

    Up to £2,000
  • Northampton Energy Elite Athlete Scholarship

    This scheme offers the student athlete a support network enabling them to balance the demands of performance sport with academic study.

  • Reid Science, Engineering, and Computing Bursary

    £500 per year of study

    Up to £1,500
  • TD Lewis Scholarship

    The T D Lewis Scholarship provides both undergraduate and postgraduate students with financial awards of up to £1,000.

    Up to £100
  • The Chancellor's Fund

    Up to £50
  • The University of Northampton International Scholarship

    The University of Northampton International Scholarship Scheme is a merit-based scholarship that provides up to a £4,000 reduction in tuition fees.

  • Wilson Endowment Scholarship

    Successful students will receive three annual payments of £500, one for each year of study.

    Up to £1,500

Careers this course leads to

  • Children and Young People's Wellbeing Practitioner
  • Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner
  • Low Intensity CBT Practitioner
  • Mental Health Support Team Practitioner
  • Education Mental Health Practitioner

Admission

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