Overview
Why study MA Advanced Mental Health Practice at Bournemouth University ?
- 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.
Potential career paths
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.
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Courses include:
- Ethics, Values & Perspectives in Mental Health
- Mental Health & the Law
- AMHP Role in Practice
- Evidencing Professional Learning (Practice Assessment):
- Evidencing Professional Practice & Decision-making
- Preparing for your Service Improvement Project
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Duration
- Part-time
- 60 months
Start dates & application deadlines
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Language
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Credits
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Campus Location
- Bournemouth, United Kingdom
Disciplines
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Other requirements
General requirements
A Bachelors Honours degree with 2:2 in any subject, or equivalent. Applicants are normally expected to have at least one year of professional or management experience. 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.
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Living costs
Bournemouth
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
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Scholarships Information
Below you will find Master's scholarship opportunities for Advanced Mental Health Practice.
Available Scholarships
You are eligible to apply for these scholarships but a selection process will still be applied by the provider.
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