University of Northampton

Postgraduate Certificate in Advanced Practice in Infant Mental Health and Wellbeing

University of NorthamptonWaterside Campus, Northampton

Course overview

Infancy is a critical period in a child’s life, during which early experiences can and do shape connections and relationships into adolescence and beyond. The University of Northampton’s Postgraduate Certificate in Advanced Practice in Infant Mental Health and Wellbeing is aligned with AIMH, enabling you to develop expertise in the field of infant mental health and wellbeing and offers you the opportunity to engage in critical debate, learning and discussions on the contemporary issues relating to the field. You will undertake a journey of self-reflection and critical exploration with professionals from a range of different backgrounds.

You will be taught by expert researchers and practitioners in the field of infant mental health and wellbeing from a variety of disciplines. Your tuition fees include membership of AIMH for the duration of the course. This membership includes full access to all of the AIMH resources (including the latest research and reduced prices for events) as well as access to the CPD framework.

You will also be able to, if you wish, to submit a portfolio of evidence for assessment by AIMH at the end of the infant mental health course. Successful completion and submission of this portfolio allows you to join the Infant Mental Health Register. Registration fees for AIMH apply after the course has completed.

Key highlights

  • Aligned with the Association for Infant Mental Health (AIMH)
  • AIMH membership included, with full resource and CPD framework access
  • Option to submit an AIMH-assessed portfolio to join the Infant Mental Health Register
  • Taught by expert researchers and practitioners from a variety of disciplines
  • Study alongside professionals from a range of different backgrounds
  • Critical debate on contemporary issues in infant mental health and wellbeing

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
  • Health visitor
  • Perinatal mental health nurse
  • Early years practitioner
  • Family support worker
  • Children's social worker

Cost of study

UK/Home: £2,915 per year | International: £2,915 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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