Approved Mental Health Practice PGDip

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United Kingdom, Brighton

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University of Brighton

United Kingdom , Brighton

Key Facts

Program Level

Graduate Diploma

Study Type

Full Time

Delivery

On Campus

Campuses

Brighton- Moulsecoomb

Program Language

English

Start & Deadlines

Next Intake Deadlines12-Jan-2026

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Duration 6 month(s)

Next Intake 12-Jan-2026

Approved Mental Health Practice PGDip

About

For social workers, occupational therapists, nurses and psychologists wishing to practise as an Approved Mental Health Professional (AMHP).

Requirements

Entry Requirements

Applicants must normally:

have a first degree, or demonstrate ability to study at level 7

hold a recognised professional qualification in social work, nursing, occupational therapy or psychology

have current registration with the appropriate professional statutory body (Social Work England; Nursing & Midwifery Council; Health and Care Professions Council;) as either a Social Worker, a Mental Health and Learning Disabilities Nurse, an Occupational Therapist or a Psychologist

be engaged in complex professional practice in mental health services for a minimum of 15 hours per week

EITHER be nominated by a local authority or other employer who will facilitate relevant, required practice, supervision and assessment of practice to meet course assessment requirements; OR, if an independent practitioner, have written agreement before the start of the course of a local authority or health trust who will provide within their organisation the practice, supervision and assessment of practice by a suitably qualified and experienced person as agreed by the course team.

Please note

All applicants are required to attend an interview as part of the admissions process.

Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) will be considered, in line with our RPL regulations.

English Program Requirements

COVID-19 continues to disrupt exams and English language testing in some parts of the world. For 2022 entry, we have expanded the number of qualifications we are able to accept. If you have, or are sitting, one of the qualifications listed here and it meets our validity policy then you do not need to take an IELTS test, even if we asked you to do so in your offer. Please let us know and send a copy of your results so we can check your qualification.

English language, English literature, or English language and literature A-levels at grade D or above.
English courses from other UK universities, subject to subject to being awarded from an accredited institution and at the CEFR B2 minimum levels required and meeting all four components.
A bachelors or masters degree from an accredited university in the UK or a Home Office majority English-speaking country.
TOEFL iBT At Home test – check the TOEFL website for more information about which countries are operating this test and the test eligibility.
IELTS Indicator home-based test – check the IELTS Indicator website for more information about which countries are operating this test and the test eligibility.
KITE (Kaplan International Tools for English) - an easy to access online English Language test from Kaplan online that can be taken from home.
LanguageCert International ESOL (IESOL) Exam.
Occupational English Test (OET) – accepted for Medicine and a range of allied health profession courses, including Pharmacy, which have vocational training elements.

If you need additional English language training we have pre-sessional courses available.

All qualifications are subject to our normal admissions checks and the above is only a summary and not a guarantee that your qualification will definitely be accepted. If you are applying for an undergraduate or postgraduate taught course, contact the enquiries and admissions team for more support and guidance. If you are applying for a postgraduate research degree, get in touch with the doctoral college team.

We will also continue accept the standard English language qualifications detailed below.

Career

Careers

If you successfully complete the course, you will be eligible to apply to a local authority for approval to practise as an Approved Mental Health Professional.

Some AMHPs work in dedicated AMHP teams; others combine the statutory AMHP role with their day-to-day practice in a mainstream social work, nursing, occupational therapy, or psychology role.