PG CertProfessional Practice in Mental Health Law

Study location	United Kingdom, Newcastle City Campus
Type	Master courses, full-time
Nominal duration	2 years
Study language	English
Awards	PG Cert

Entry qualification	Undergraduate diploma (or higher)

Language requirements	English Accepted proof of proficiency: Cambridge English, IELTS, TOEFL or other equivalent IELTS: 6.5 (with a minimum of 5.5 in each band)

Other requirements	At least 2 reference(s) must be provided.

More information	northumbria.ac.uk/..tal-health-law-dtdpml6

Overview

Interested? To learn more about this study programme, entry requirements and application process, please contact one of our consultants in a country nearest to you.

Career opportunities

For a significant proportion of students, the next step after this course is to seek approval as an Approved Clinician. You will have essential knowledge of mental health legislation, related codes of practice, national and local policy, assessment, report writing, communication, care planning, leadership, multi-disciplinary working and equality and diversity.

Whatever your future, you’ll have the transferable skills that employers expect from Northumbria graduates from Northumbria University. These include the ability to reflect on your practice and make appropriate recommendations for improved workplace practice, the ability to handle the legal and ethical issues that may arise in mental health contexts, and the ability to formulate balanced judgements.