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Approved Mental Health Practice PGDip

University of Brighton

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Course options

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  • Qualification

    Postgraduate Diploma

  • Location

    Moulsecoomb Campus

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    10-JAN-27

  • Duration

    6 Months

Course summary

This intensive level 7 course is for qualified social workers, mental health and learning disabilities nurses, occupational therapists and psychologists who are currently working in mental health or related services.If you successfully complete the course, you will be eligible to apply to a local authority for approval to practice as an Approved Mental Health Professional (AMHP). This is a specific role that is legally defined under the Mental Health Act 1983. AMHPs lead on organising statutory mental health assessments under this act, contribute to assessments alongside medical colleagues and are independently responsible for deciding whether to admit an individual for compulsory assessment or hospital treatment.The course operates in partnership with local authorities including Brighton & Hove, East Sussex, West Sussex, Surrey and Southampton, who support and fund students to attend the course. Applicants from other local authorities or NHS mental health trusts are also welcome. Independent applicants (students who are not funded by their employing body) are welcome to apply but at the point of application you must have a written agreement from a local authority or NHS trust agreeing to provide, support and assess your practice placement.

Tuition fees

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£ 2,817month

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University information

University of Brighton

University of Brighton

University of Brighton

  • University League Table

    104th

  • Campus address

    Brighton, Mithras House, Lewes Road, Brighton, Brighton & Hove, BN2 4AT, United Kingdom

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The University of Brighton is based in one of the most diverse and happiest cities in the UK (Time Out).
Students at Brighton have plenty of fun! From trips to the beach, to nights out in town, to exploring the independent shops and cafes.
The university values all achievements and experiences and accepts a range of qualifications when making offers.

Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    Social Work

    52nd out of 75 15

  • Entry standards

    / Max 178
    100 56%

    63rd

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    100.0 100%

    1st

    29

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.12 78%

    52nd

    7

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