MSc/PGDip Primary Mental Health Care pathway - APIMH / Entry requirements

We require an honours degree (Lower Second or above) or equivalent from a recognised institution, or an approved and relevant postgraduate qualification (minimum PGDip or equivalent - 120 credits at master's level), or evidence of previous advanced study, research or professional experience, which the University accepts as qualifying you for entry.

For entry to the PGCert at level 6 we require a FHEQ at level 5 (eg foundation degree, diploma of higher education, or higher national diploma).

Places are available to applicants without a the above qualifications who are able to demonstrate evidence of appropriate academic ability. See Portfolio for non-standard application (Word, 171 KB).

International students must demonstrate English proficiency through a secure and approved testing system. We ask for English language proof if you are from non-majority English speaking countries (a list of majority English speaking countries, as defined by the UK Home Office, can be found here).

Specifically, we require a minimum of:

• IELTS at grade 7.0 or above, with a score of 6.0 or above in each component;
• TOEFL test with a score of 600 (paper-based) or 250 (computer-based) or above;
• GCSE English with grade C or above;
• Cambridge Certificate of Proficiency.

See further information about requirements for your country .

Some English Language test results are only valid for two years. Your English Language test report must be valid on the start date of the course.