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Specialist Mental Health Practice – (M.A.)
Sheffield Hallam University
Faculty of Health and Wellbeing
| Location: | Sheffield / United Kingdom / View location on map ▾ Hide location on map ▴ | ||
| Duration: | 36 months | Start Date: | September |
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| Languages: | English | ||
Location of Sheffield Hallam University
This course is for o mental health practitioners o registered social workers o occupational therapists o nurses o midwives working in areas of mental health.
It combines academic qualifications with post qualifying social work (PQSW) awards. The
* postgraduate certificate includes the PQSW Consolidation
* postgraduate diploma includes the PQSW Higher Specialist Award
* masters includes PQSW Advanced Award
You learn how to work effectively and confidently within the current legal and policy framework. We focus on social perspectives and the contributions of service users and carers. This enables you to contribute to local and national practice and policy development.
The flexible course design supports you in your workplace and you can study at a pace that suits you and your employer.
We base your learning on your own work experiences, so the knowledge you gain relates directly to the day-to-day challenges you face.
Our assessments require you to apply theoretical learning to your work practice, and include o presentations o vivas o reviews o written reports and essays.
Assignments are usually based on real workplace issues. This may involve researching or implementing a work-based change or development and receiving feedback from it. You have the support of our staff and your peers, as you complete these projects.
For some modules, you need a workplace supervisor or manager to support you. You organise this before beginning the course.
A key focus of the course is the reflection on your own and others´ professional development. You regularly review your development needs, and the planning and management of strategies for further learning and progression.
You benefit from studying with other health and social care professionals by learning from their experiences, knowledge and best practice. You also build ongoing relationships that will support you in your future career.
This professional development course increases your understanding about social perspectives in mental health, which is now required in all current government guidance on practice.
Contents
Postgraduate certificate
* foundations in specialist mental health practice (PQSW Consolidation module)
* social inclusion recovery and partnership or values and evidenced informed practice
* practice education in social and health care (for social workers wanting a PQSW Specialist award)
* one or two options
Postgraduate diploma
Postgraduate certificate plus
* research for practice
* leading teams effectively or leadership at work
* one option
Masters
Postgraduate diploma plus
* dissertation
* one option
Options
* perinatal mental health
* cross cultural, cross national mental health
* dual diagnosis - policy context and service development
* enhanced professional practice
* mental health legal and policy framework
You may also select other relevant options from our mental health or health and wellbeing module selection including
* occupation and employment in secure settings
* social inclusion
* independent inquiry
* managing and developing people.
IELTS
You are normally required to take an English Proficiency Test.
Most European Universities recognise the IELTS test.
Take testRequirements
We consider all applicants individually. Normal entry requirements are
* a degree, or relevant equivalent professional qualification
* a professional role or access to sustained contact with mental health services, or a closely related setting
* at least six months´ post qualifying experience
* evidence of meeting the 10 essential shared competencies (NIMHE) in practice
* enhanced criminal records bureau clearance
* a reference from an employer confirming support arrangements and suitability
* eligibility for post qualifying awards - registration as social worker by the GSCC
If English is not your first language, you need in all components (reading, writing, listening and speaking) an IELTS 7.0 or TOEFL (paper) 600.
Additional Requirements
| Minimal degree required: | Bachelor's degree |
| Minimal amount of work experience | Not specified |
Language Proficiency
| IELTS Band: | 7.0 |
| Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE): | Grade B (Score: 75) |
| TOEFL Paper-based: | 600 |
Accreditation
This course is recognised by the General Social Care Council (GSCC), the professional body that regulates social care work. This course is in line with the post-qualifying framework and the mental health act.
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