Mental Health Practice PGCert - AMHP

University of Central Lancashire, located in Preston, United Kingdom, is a historic institution founded in 1828. You'll find a unique blend of tradition and modernity here. As an international student, you'll benefit from the university's strong foundation, diverse student body, and opportunities for growth in a city with a rich industrial heritage.

The university focuses on many fields, including engineering, business, and medicine. Specifically, research areas like health sciences and technology are key strengths. You'll have access to many programs and resources that can help you achieve your academic goals.

In Preston, you'll experience a mix of urban and natural environments. The city offers many cultural activities, and you'll be close to major cities like Manchester and Liverpool. On campus, you can expect modern facilities and active student clubs, providing a great balance of academic and social life. As you explore your interests, opportunities for you include joining student organizations, participating in research projects, or simply enjoying the local scenery.

The programme integrates Approved Mental Health Professional (AMHP) training and has been co-developed with regional local authorities, ensuring relevance to statutory practice and current service needs.

Running over a single year of full-time, in-person study, it is intended for qualified mental health practitioners – social workers, mental health and learning-disability nurses, occupational therapists and clinical psychologists. Core compulsory modules include Theory and Practice of Mental Health Law (SW4117), Critical Reflections on Models of Mental Disorder (SW4122) and Diverse Professional Roles and Service User Experiences (SW4123). The course blends lectures, seminars, values-based and evidence-based learning with a supervised practice placement and a reflective portfolio.

Graduates can be approved by a Local Authority to practice as an AMHP.