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University of Central Lancashire: Philosophy and Mental Health
| Institution | University of Central Lancashire |
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| Department | School of Nursing |
| Web | http://www.uclan.ac.uk |
| cenquiries@uclan.ac.uk | |
| Telephone | 01772 892400 |
| Study type | Taught |
Summary
Course overview - Our MA in Philosophy and Mental Health gives you a better understanding of psychiatry, and mental health care more broadly, as you analyse fundamental concepts.
- The programme responds to a newly developing interdisciplinary field looking at conceptual and evaluative aspects of mental health care. It’s based on the Oxford Textbook of Philosophy and Psychiatry, co-authored by the course leader.
Why study with us - You’ll critically examine assumptions that drive the mental health care agenda and develop analytic and argumentative skills to inform your practice.
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Mental health raises conceptual as well as empirical difficulties and you’ll study key themes.
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You’ll examine the role of values in diagnosis, the validity or objectivity of taxonomy and the central relationship of mind and brain.
MA
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
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| Entry requirements | In addition to standard access via prior academic qualifications, applications to this programme are also welcome from potential students with relevant practical experience in the field of mental health through, for example, mental health nursing or patient advocacy. Applications from all candidates will be considered on their merits. Those without formal qualifications will be invited to undertake a short exercise typical of work on the degree programme: summarising and criticising Thomas Szasz' essay: 'The myth of mental illness'. Normally the following general University wide entry requirements apply: Postgraduate Diplomas, Certificates and Conversion Courses: A recognised British first degree or its equivalent, or a BTEC Higher Diploma/Certificate. Applications from all candidates will be considered on their merits. |
| Location | Preston Campus Preston Campus Preston PR1 2HE |
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