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  • Qualification

    Postgraduate Diploma

  • Location

    Online

  • Study mode

    Part time

  • Start date

    SEP

  • Duration

    2 Years

Course summary

This programme in Infant Mental Health explores the journey of the infant from pre-birth to pre-school. The foundational threads of the centrality of relationships significance of environmental influences and competence of the infant will run throughout the programme. By providing a solid grounding in theory and equipping students with contemporary insights into the observation and practice of supporting Infant Mental Health and development, the programme aims to produce graduates who will contribute to the mental health and wellbeing of infants in their own unique context. Developed in collaboration with the National Health Service, the Scottish Government and the Association of Infant Mental Health (AIMH) UK, this programme is at the forefront of the rapidly developing policy and practice landscape. The teaching team comprises internationally renowned clinical and research experts in the field.WHY THIS PROGRAMMEThis programme is taught fully online.This is the only Infant Mental Health MSc/PgDip/PgCert programme in the UK.The multidisciplinary research and clinical expertise harnessed within this programme in Infant Mental Health make this programme unique in the UK.This programme exploits the knowledge & skills unique to Scotland as an international leader in the evidence-informed policy and practice interface in Infant Mental Health.Developed in alignment with the Association for Infant Mental Health UK’s core competencies, this programme develops graduates in attributes essential to competent infant mental health practice.In their final year, MSc students have the option of completing a clinical/work placement or submitting a research dissertation.CAREER PROSPECTSThis course is designed to equip learners with skills to progress within the following roles and industries:PsychologistPsychiatristInfant Mental Health practitionerMedical professionalSocial workerMidwifeHealth visitorPaediatricianThird sector family and infant supportEarly years educatorCompletion of this course grants potential for:Further academic studyPromotionIncreased earning potentialNew career path

Tuition fees

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£ 5,000per year

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University information

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University of Glasgow

  • University League Table

    31st

  • Campus address

    Gilmorehill (Main) Campus, University Of Glasgow, University Avenue, Glasgow, Scotland, G12 8QQ, United Kingdom

A wide range of international scholarships are available, including Global Excellence scholarships.
Meet students from across the university with over 300 clubs and societies available – ranging from international student societies to the Baking Society.
Pre-sessional English language provision is available prior to starting university, with English language support options for the duration of study.

Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    1st out of 84 1

  • Entry standards

    / Max 207
    207 100%

    1st

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    97.0 97%

    31st

    14
  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.12 78%

    28th

    23

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