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Bournemouth University: Advanced Mental Health Practice
Institution | Bournemouth University View institution profile |
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Department | Department of Social Sciences and Social Work |
Web | https://www.bournemouth.ac.uk/study/postgraduate |
futurestudents@bournemouth.ac.uk | |
Telephone | 01202 961916 |
Study type | Taught |
MA
Summary
This part-time course is designed to prepare practitioners who will be considered for appointment as approved mental health professionals under the Mental Health Act 2007.
**Why study MA Advanced Mental Health Practice at BU?**
- This is a full-time course, which can be taken over a maximum of 5 years. It is arranged in blocks of taught days and placement days
- Learning includes a mix of interactive workshops, teaching sessions and facilitated group discussions
- Service user and carer input are central to the course, combined with individualised self-directed learning with flexibility in units to meet your individual needs
- Opportunities for experiential learning are provided in a supervised practice placement as required by the professional body
- Practitioners who successfully complete the programme can be considered for professional warranting by their local authority as Approved Mental Health Professionals under the Mental Health Act 1983 amended 2007
- As part of your Master’s you’ll deliver a Service Improvement Project, which will involve you improving an existing approach to service improvement or developing a new one.
**Career opportunities**
The course recognises the diversity of mental health social work, providing practitioners with the opportunity to develop their knowledge and enhance their skills in dealing with complex work.
Advanced Mental Health Practice graduates can undertake roles such as Approved Mental Health Professional and Best Interest Assessor, and will be able to support roles within mental health and health & social care.
Level | RQF Level 7 |
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Entry requirements | Applicants are normally expected to have at least one year of professional or management experience and a first degree or its equivalent. A professional qualification may be acceptable with evidence of professional experience at degree equivalent level. Applicants for the programme must also meet the professional requirements set out in Schedule 1 of the Mental Health (AMHP) Regulations 2008 and hold a professional qualification in social work, nursing, occupational therapy or psychology and be currently registered to that profession as laid out in Schedule 1. If English is not your first language you'll need IELTS (Academic) 6.5 with a minimum of 6.0 in each component of writing, speaking, listening and reading. |
Location | Lansdowne Campus Lansdowne Christchurch Road Bournemouth BH1 3JJ |
Summary
This part-time course is designed to prepare practitioners who will be considered for appointment as approved mental health professionals under the Mental Health Act 2007.
**Why study MA Advanced Mental Health Practice at BU?**
- This is a full-time course, which can be taken over a maximum of 5 years. It is arranged in blocks of taught days and placement days
- Learning includes a mix of interactive workshops, teaching sessions and facilitated group discussions
- Service user and carer input are central to the course, combined with individualised self-directed learning with flexibility in units to meet your individual needs
- Opportunities for experiential learning are provided in a supervised practice placement as required by the professional body
- Practitioners who successfully complete the programme can be considered for professional warranting by their local authority as Approved Mental Health Professionals under the Mental Health Act 1983 amended 2007
- As part of your Master’s you’ll deliver a Service Improvement Project, which will involve you improving an existing approach to service improvement or developing a new one.
**Career opportunities**
The course recognises the diversity of mental health social work, providing practitioners with the opportunity to develop their knowledge and enhance their skills in dealing with complex work.
Advanced Mental Health Practice graduates can undertake roles such as Approved Mental Health Professional and Best Interest Assessor, and will be able to support roles within mental health and health & social care.
Level | RQF Level 7 |
---|---|
Entry requirements | Applicants are normally expected to have at least one year of professional or management experience and a first degree or its equivalent. A professional qualification may be acceptable with evidence of professional experience at degree equivalent level. Applicants for the programme must also meet the professional requirements set out in Schedule 1 of the Mental Health (AMHP) Regulations 2008 and hold a professional qualification in social work, nursing, occupational therapy or psychology and be currently registered to that profession as laid out in Schedule 1. If English is not your first language you'll need IELTS (Academic) 6.5 with a minimum of 6.0 in each component of writing, speaking, listening and reading. |
Summary
This part-time course is designed to prepare practitioners who will be considered for appointment as approved mental health professionals under the Mental Health Act 2007.
**Why study MA Advanced Mental Health Practice at BU?**
- After completing this course, you will also be able to take on the role of Best Interest Assessor under the Mental Health Capacity Act 2005 if required by your employer (subject to amendment by the LPS framework).
- This is a part-time course, which can be taken over a maximum of 5 years. It is arranged in blocks of taught days and placement days.
- Learning includes a mix of interactive workshops, teaching sessions and facilitated group discussions.
- Service user and carer input are central to the course, combined with individualised self-directed learning with flexibility in units to meet your individual needs.
- Opportunities for experiential learning are provided in a supervised practice placement as required by the professional body.
- As part of your Master’s you’ll deliver a Service Improvement Project, which will involve you improving an existing approach to service improvement or developing a new one.
**Career opportunities**
The course recognises the diversity of mental health social work, providing practitioners with the opportunity to develop their knowledge and enhance their skills in dealing with complex work.
Advanced Mental Health Practice graduates can undertake roles such as Approved Mental Health Professional and Best Interest Assessor, and will be able to support roles within mental health and health & social care.
Level | RQF Level 7 |
---|---|
Entry requirements | Applicants are normally expected to have at least one year of professional or management experience and a first degree or its equivalent. A professional qualification may be acceptable with evidence of professional experience at degree equivalent level. Applicants for the programme must also meet the professional requirements set out in Schedule 1 of the Mental Health (AMHP) Regulations 2008 and hold a professional qualification in social work, nursing, occupational therapy or psychology and be currently registered to that profession as laid out in Schedule 1. If English is not your first language you'll need IELTS (Academic) 6.5 with a minimum of 6.0 in each component of writing, speaking, listening and reading. |
Location | Lansdowne Campus Lansdowne Christchurch Road Bournemouth BH1 3JJ |
Postgraduate Diploma - PgDip
Summary
This part-time course is designed to prepare practitioners who will be considered for appointment as approved mental health professionals under the Mental Health Act 2007.
**Why study MA Advanced Mental Health Practice at BU?**
- This is a full-time course, which can be taken over a maximum of 5 years. It is arranged in blocks of taught days and placement days
- Learning includes a mix of interactive workshops, teaching sessions and facilitated group discussions
- Service user and carer input are central to the course, combined with individualised self-directed learning with flexibility in units to meet your individual needs
- Opportunities for experiential learning are provided in a supervised practice placement as required by the professional body
- Practitioners who successfully complete the programme can be considered for professional warranting by their local authority as Approved Mental Health Professionals under the Mental Health Act 1983 amended 2007
- As part of your Master’s you’ll deliver a Service Improvement Project, which will involve you improving an existing approach to service improvement or developing a new one.
**Career opportunities**
The course recognises the diversity of mental health social work, providing practitioners with the opportunity to develop their knowledge and enhance their skills in dealing with complex work.
Advanced Mental Health Practice graduates can undertake roles such as Approved Mental Health Professional and Best Interest Assessor, and will be able to support roles within mental health and health & social care.
Level | RQF Level 7 |
---|---|
Entry requirements | Applicants are normally expected to have at least one year of professional or management experience and a first degree or its equivalent. A professional qualification may be acceptable with evidence of professional experience at degree equivalent level. Applicants for the programme must also meet the professional requirements set out in Schedule 1 of the Mental Health (AMHP) Regulations 2008 and hold a professional qualification in social work, nursing, occupational therapy or psychology and be currently registered to that profession as laid out in Schedule 1. If English is not your first language you'll need IELTS (Academic) 6.5 with a minimum of 6.0 in each component of writing, speaking, listening and reading. |
Location | Lansdowne Campus Lansdowne Christchurch Road Bournemouth BH1 3JJ |
Summary
This part-time course is designed to prepare practitioners who will be considered for appointment as approved mental health professionals under the Mental Health Act 2007.
**Why study MA Advanced Mental Health Practice at BU?**
- This is a full-time course, which can be taken over a maximum of 5 years. It is arranged in blocks of taught days and placement days
- Learning includes a mix of interactive workshops, teaching sessions and facilitated group discussions
- Service user and carer input are central to the course, combined with individualised self-directed learning with flexibility in units to meet your individual needs
- Opportunities for experiential learning are provided in a supervised practice placement as required by the professional body
- Practitioners who successfully complete the programme can be considered for professional warranting by their local authority as Approved Mental Health Professionals under the Mental Health Act 1983 amended 2007
- As part of your Master’s you’ll deliver a Service Improvement Project, which will involve you improving an existing approach to service improvement or developing a new one.
**Career opportunities**
The course recognises the diversity of mental health social work, providing practitioners with the opportunity to develop their knowledge and enhance their skills in dealing with complex work.
Advanced Mental Health Practice graduates can undertake roles such as Approved Mental Health Professional and Best Interest Assessor, and will be able to support roles within mental health and health & social care.
Level | RQF Level 7 |
---|---|
Entry requirements | Applicants are normally expected to have at least one year of professional or management experience and a first degree or its equivalent. A professional qualification may be acceptable with evidence of professional experience at degree equivalent level. Applicants for the programme must also meet the professional requirements set out in Schedule 1 of the Mental Health (AMHP) Regulations 2008 and hold a professional qualification in social work, nursing, occupational therapy or psychology and be currently registered to that profession as laid out in Schedule 1. If English is not your first language you'll need IELTS (Academic) 6.5 with a minimum of 6.0 in each component of writing, speaking, listening and reading. |
Location | Lansdowne Campus Lansdowne Christchurch Road Bournemouth BH1 3JJ |
Summary
This part-time course is designed to prepare practitioners who will be considered for appointment as approved mental health professionals under the Mental Health Act 2007.
**Why study MA Advanced Mental Health Practice at BU?**
- This is a full-time course, which can be taken over a maximum of 5 years. It is arranged in blocks of taught days and placement days
- Learning includes a mix of interactive workshops, teaching sessions and facilitated group discussions
- Service user and carer input are central to the course, combined with individualised self-directed learning with flexibility in units to meet your individual needs
- Opportunities for experiential learning are provided in a supervised practice placement as required by the professional body
- Practitioners who successfully complete the programme can be considered for professional warranting by their local authority as Approved Mental Health Professionals under the Mental Health Act 1983 amended 2007
- As part of your Master’s you’ll deliver a Service Improvement Project, which will involve you improving an existing approach to service improvement or developing a new one.
**Career opportunities**
The course recognises the diversity of mental health social work, providing practitioners with the opportunity to develop their knowledge and enhance their skills in dealing with complex work.
Advanced Mental Health Practice graduates can undertake roles such as Approved Mental Health Professional and Best Interest Assessor, and will be able to support roles within mental health and health & social care.
Level | RQF Level 7 |
---|---|
Entry requirements | Applicants are normally expected to have at least one year of professional or management experience and a first degree or its equivalent. A professional qualification may be acceptable with evidence of professional experience at degree equivalent level. Applicants for the programme must also meet the professional requirements set out in Schedule 1 of the Mental Health (AMHP) Regulations 2008 and hold a professional qualification in social work, nursing, occupational therapy or psychology and be currently registered to that profession as laid out in Schedule 1. If English is not your first language you'll need IELTS (Academic) 6.5 with a minimum of 6.0 in each component of writing, speaking, listening and reading. |
Summary
This part-time course is designed to prepare practitioners who will be considered for appointment as approved mental health professionals under the Mental Health Act 2007.
**Why study MA Advanced Mental Health Practice at BU?**
- After completing this course, you will also be able to take on the role of Best Interest Assessor under the Mental Health Capacity Act 2005 if required by your employer (subject to amendment by the LPS framework).
- This is a part-time course, which can be taken over a maximum of 5 years. It is arranged in blocks of taught days and placement days.
- Learning includes a mix of interactive workshops, teaching sessions and facilitated group discussions.
- Service user and carer input are central to the course, combined with individualised self-directed learning with flexibility in units to meet your individual needs.
- Opportunities for experiential learning are provided in a supervised practice placement as required by the professional body.
- As part of your Master’s you’ll deliver a Service Improvement Project, which will involve you improving an existing approach to service improvement or developing a new one.
**Career opportunities**
The course recognises the diversity of mental health social work, providing practitioners with the opportunity to develop their knowledge and enhance their skills in dealing with complex work.
Advanced Mental Health Practice graduates can undertake roles such as Approved Mental Health Professional and Best Interest Assessor, and will be able to support roles within mental health and health & social care.
Level | RQF Level 7 |
---|---|
Entry requirements | Applicants are normally expected to have at least one year of professional or management experience and a first degree or its equivalent. A professional qualification may be acceptable with evidence of professional experience at degree equivalent level. Applicants for the programme must also meet the professional requirements set out in Schedule 1 of the Mental Health (AMHP) Regulations 2008 and hold a professional qualification in social work, nursing, occupational therapy or psychology and be currently registered to that profession as laid out in Schedule 1. If English is not your first language you'll need IELTS (Academic) 6.5 with a minimum of 6.0 in each component of writing, speaking, listening and reading. |
Location | Lansdowne Campus Lansdowne Christchurch Road Bournemouth BH1 3JJ |
Summary
This part-time course is designed to prepare practitioners who will be considered for appointment as approved mental health professionals under the Mental Health Act 2007.
**Why study MA Advanced Mental Health Practice at BU?**
- After completing this course, you will also be able to take on the role of Best Interest Assessor under the Mental Health Capacity Act 2005 if required by your employer (subject to amendment by the LPS framework).
- This is a part-time course, which can be taken over a maximum of 5 years. It is arranged in blocks of taught days and placement days.
- Learning includes a mix of interactive workshops, teaching sessions and facilitated group discussions.
- Service user and carer input are central to the course, combined with individualised self-directed learning with flexibility in units to meet your individual needs.
- Opportunities for experiential learning are provided in a supervised practice placement as required by the professional body.
- As part of your Master’s you’ll deliver a Service Improvement Project, which will involve you improving an existing approach to service improvement or developing a new one.
**Career opportunities**
The course recognises the diversity of mental health social work, providing practitioners with the opportunity to develop their knowledge and enhance their skills in dealing with complex work.
Advanced Mental Health Practice graduates can undertake roles such as Approved Mental Health Professional and Best Interest Assessor, and will be able to support roles within mental health and health & social care.
Level | RQF Level 7 |
---|---|
Entry requirements | Applicants are normally expected to have at least one year of professional or management experience and a first degree or its equivalent. A professional qualification may be acceptable with evidence of professional experience at degree equivalent level. Applicants for the programme must also meet the professional requirements set out in Schedule 1 of the Mental Health (AMHP) Regulations 2008 and hold a professional qualification in social work, nursing, occupational therapy or psychology and be currently registered to that profession as laid out in Schedule 1. If English is not your first language you'll need IELTS (Academic) 6.5 with a minimum of 6.0 in each component of writing, speaking, listening and reading. |
Location | Lansdowne Campus Lansdowne Christchurch Road Bournemouth BH1 3JJ |
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