University of Essex Online invites applications for PG Cert Global Mental Health and Wellbeing

2024-04-26 11:40:16 Education

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September 26, 2022: The University of Essex Online is inviting applications for the October intake of the PG Cert Global Mental Health and Wellbeing. The course deals with a wide range of topics, including identifying and processing challenges which impact global mental health, as well as interpreting and understanding ethical policies for an international framework.

This course is designed with a specific focus on the critical perspectives of global mental health policy and practices. Students will gain the skills and experience required to pursue a career as a mentor, coach, manager, mental health lead or wellbeing adviser. With further training, one could also become a specialist nurse, specialist mental health practitioner or health service manager.

Upon successful completion of the course, students will be awarded a certificate from the University of Essex ? one of the UK's top 40 universities (Complete University Guide 2023).

Course duration and delivery: This is a 100% online part-time course with an indicative study duration of eight months.

Course content is delivered through a cutting-edge virtual learning environment (VLE), giving students 24/7 access to study materials, such as lecturecasts. This offers a contemporary and accessible way to interact with multimedia content and check understanding via engaging and interactive activities.

Application deadline: 20 October 2022

Entry requirements:

? For the academic entry route, students must have an undergraduate degree from an approved institution, equivalent to a UK Honours degree, or a relevant professional qualification.

? For the work experience entry route, students must have at least three years of work experience (voluntary or paid) within a relevant field, supported by two appropriate references.

? As part of the application process, applicants will be asked to take a short aptitude test which is designed to evaluate their ability to handle the intellectual and practical demands of the course.

? If English isn't your first language, your ability should be equivalent to an IELTS (Academic) score of 6.5. If you don't hold an IELTS or equivalent qualification, the University offers a free online English test.

Tuition fee: ?3,945

Scholarship: Merit-based scholarships are available based on prior academic achievements and work experience.

About The University of Essex Online

Since 2007, Kaplan Open Learning has partnered with the University of Essex ? an award-winning institution ranked 39th in the UK (CUG 2023) ? to deliver high-quality online courses via the University of Essex Online.

The University of Essex Online offers start dates throughout the year ? so you can start whenever it suits you. Courses are delivered via an impressive virtual learning environment and combine quality teaching with the latest technology to provide a top-class education.