Approaches to Mental Health Theory CPD

The fees quoted above will be fully inclusive for the course tuition, administration and computational costs during your studies.

All fees for entry will be subject to yearly review and incremental rises per annum are also likely over the duration of courses lasting more than a year for UK/EU students (fees are typically fixed for International students, for the course duration at the year of entry). For general fees information please visit: postgraduate fees . Always contact the department if you are unsure which fee applies to your qualification award and method of attendance.

We require an undergraduate degree (minimum Lower Second) or equivalent alternative qualifications.

You must hold a recognised professional qualification in social work, nursing, occupational therapy or psychology and be one of the following.

• A social worker registered with the Health and Care Professions Council.
• A first level nurse, registered in Sub-Part 1 of the Nurses' Part of the Register maintained under article 5 of the Nursing and Midwifery Order 2001, with the inclusion of an entry indicating their field of practice is mental health or learning disabilities nursing.
• An occupational therapist registered in Part 6 of the Register maintained under article 5 of the health Professions Order 2001, or either a psychologist registered in Part 14 of the register maintained by the Health and Care Professions Council.

A chartered psychologist who is listed in the British Psychological Society's Register of Chartered Psychologists and who holds a relevant practising certificate issued by the society.

You must hold a recognised professional qualification in social work, nursing, occupational therapy or psychology and be:

• a social worker registered with the Health and Care Professions Council
• a first level nurse, registered in Sub-Part 1 of the Nurses' Part of the Register maintained under article 5 of the Nursing and Midwifery Order 2001, with the inclusion of an entry indicating their field of practice is mental health or learning disabilities nursing
• an occupational therapist registered in Part 6 of the Register maintained under article 5 of the health Professions Order 2001, or either a psychologist registered in Part 14 of the register maintained by the Health and Care Professions Council; or a chartered psychologist who is listed in the British Psychological Society's Register of Chartered Psychologists and who holds a relevant practising certificate issued by that Society.

There are a limited number of spaces on this course. Offers to self-funded applicants are made on a first come, first served basis. Applications made once the course is full will not be considered.

If you applied in the previous year and your application was not successful you may apply again. Your application will be considered against the standard course entry criteria for that year of entry. In your new application you should demonstrate how your application has improved. We may draw upon all information from your previous applications or any previous registrations at the University as a student when assessing your suitability for your chosen course.

The following units are available, with each comprising six lecture days spread over two months.  

• Applied Mental Health Law
• Best Interest Assessor
• Critical Decision making
• Applied Psychiatry
• The Role of the AMHP

We also offer The Assessed and Supported Year in Employment for Newly Qualified Social Workers (Adult and MH).

Please contact our admissions team at pgt.mentalhealth@manchester.ac.uk for dates.

Practical support and advice for current students and applicants is available from the Disability Advisory and Support Service .