Mental Health Social Work (Postgraduate Certificate)  

Postgraduate, 1 year, Full-time

University of Strathclyde

14632Mental Health Social Work (Postgraduate Certificate)

A UK Citizen or have permanent residency:

Academic Requirements:

Applicants must:
1.
Be nominated by their employing local authority, be supported by their employing local authority and be provided with appropriate learning opportunities.

2.
Hold a professional social work qualification recognised by SSSC. These include:

BA (Hons) Social Work
Diploma in Social Work (DipSW)
Certificate of Qualification in Social Work (CQSW) together with its predecessor qualifications
Certificate in Social Service (CSS)
If you trained abroad, a letter of comparability with the CQSW or a letter of verification issued by SSSC (or another registering Council in the UK) will be required.

3.
Normally have a minimum of two years post-qualifying experience. You should be able to demonstrate that you've improved and extended the level of competence acquired when you qualified.

4.
Satisfy the programme provider that you have the capacity to achieve the Mental Health Officer standards, that you can be competently demonstrated as eligible to be appointed as a Mental Health Officer, and can achieve the award at SCQF Level 11 by:

critically reviewing your professional development since qualifying as a social worker; this should include issues of effective communication with adults who have individual communication support needs, and working with professional tensions, challenges and conflicts; also included should be evidence from workload of challenging discrimination and demonstrating an understanding of what's meant by this
analysing interest in, and motivation for, undertaking mental health work including the extensive networking and collaborative practice involved
showing developed skills in empowering clients; this should be particularly in relation to developing their understanding of their rights to legal support and advocacy, and their views about how their needs may be more effectively met through complex decision making processes
exploring current awareness of the Mental Health Officer role, the complexity of the power/control issues involved and how you would use Mental Health Officer training in your current work setting

Form outside UK Students:

Academic Requirements:

Graduates from public universities and Tier 1 private universities with a 60% (3.0/4 GPA) will be considered for entry. Students of other private universities will be considered on a case by case basis.

https://www.strath.ac.uk/studywithus/internationalstudents/entryrequirements/#b

English Language Requirements:

* IELTS (Academic): 6.5 overall (no individual band less than 5.5)
* Faculty of Science: IELTS (Academic): 6.0 overall (no individual band less than 5.5)
* Department of Design, Manufacturing & Engineering Management: IELTS (Academic): 6.0 overall (no individual band less than 5.5)

https://www.strath.ac.uk/studywithus/englishlanguagerequirements/

Academic Requirements:

For entry to Strathclyde postgraduate programmes, we'd look for a first-class undergraduate degree (approx 60%) from a recognised Indian institution. Although 60% is a general entry requirement we understand that the marking system in some states and national universities make it harder to achieve 60%, therefore we will accept 55% from University of Mumbai, University of Calcutta, University of Delhi etc. Graduates from the IITs and IIMs will also be considered with marks in the region of 55%. If you wish to apply for a research degree you'd normally have to have a Masters degree and some experience of research work.

https://www.strath.ac.uk/studywithus/internationalstudents/entryrequirements/#b

English Language Requirements:

* IELTS (Academic): 6.5 overall (no individual band less than 5.5)
* Faculty of Science: IELTS (Academic): 6.0 overall (no individual band less than 5.5)
* Department of Design, Manufacturing & Engineering Management: IELTS (Academic): 6.0 overall (no individual band less than 5.5)

https://www.strath.ac.uk/studywithus/englishlanguagerequirements/

Academic Requirements:

We normally look for a First class degree from a four-year course at a HEC recognised university. Students without these qualifications should contact the International Study Centre.

https://www.strath.ac.uk/studywithus/internationalstudents/entryrequirements/#b

English Language Requirements:

* IELTS (Academic): 6.5 overall (no individual band less than 5.5)
* Faculty of Science: IELTS (Academic): 6.0 overall (no individual band less than 5.5)
* Department of Design, Manufacturing & Engineering Management: IELTS (Academic): 6.0 overall (no individual band less than 5.5)

https://www.strath.ac.uk/studywithus/englishlanguagerequirements/

Academic Requirements:

We normally look for a First class degree from a four-year course at recognised university. Students without these qualifications should contact the International Study Centre.

https://www.strath.ac.uk/studywithus/internationalstudents/entryrequirements/#b

English Language Requirements:

* IELTS (Academic): 6.5 overall (no individual band less than 5.5)
* Faculty of Science: IELTS (Academic): 6.0 overall (no individual band less than 5.5)
* Department of Design, Manufacturing & Engineering Management: IELTS (Academic): 6.0 overall (no individual band less than 5.5)

https://www.strath.ac.uk/studywithus/englishlanguagerequirements/

Academic Requirements:

Diplomë universitare is insufficient for entry. Kandidat i Shkencave (Candidate of Sciences), Masters level will be considered. A score of 8.5-9.5 from a well ranked public institution is considered comparable to a UK 2.1 while a score of 8-8.5 is considered comparable to a UK 2.2.

https://www.strath.ac.uk/studywithus/internationalstudents/entryrequirements/#b

English Language Requirements:

* IELTS (Academic): 6.5 overall (no individual band less than 5.5)
* Faculty of Science: IELTS (Academic): 6.0 overall (no individual band less than 5.5)
* Department of Design, Manufacturing & Engineering Management: IELTS (Academic): 6.0 overall (no individual band less than 5.5)

https://www.strath.ac.uk/studywithus/englishlanguagerequirements/

Academic Requirements:

We'll usually consider applications for postgraduate study from students with an Honours degree from a prestigious institution in Nigeria, and who've achieved a second class degree or higher.

https://www.strath.ac.uk/studywithus/internationalstudents/entryrequirements/#b

English Language Requirements:

* IELTS (Academic): 6.5 overall (no individual band less than 5.5)
* Faculty of Science: IELTS (Academic): 6.0 overall (no individual band less than 5.5)
* Department of Design, Manufacturing & Engineering Management: IELTS (Academic): 6.0 overall (no individual band less than 5.5)

https://www.strath.ac.uk/studywithus/englishlanguagerequirements/

Academic Requirements:

Honours degree from a prestigious institution in Ghana, and who've achieved a second class degree or higher.

https://www.strath.ac.uk/studywithus/internationalstudents/entryrequirements/#b

English Language Requirements:

* IELTS (Academic): 6.5 overall (no individual band less than 5.5)
* Faculty of Science: IELTS (Academic): 6.0 overall (no individual band less than 5.5)
* Department of Design, Manufacturing & Engineering Management: IELTS (Academic): 6.0 overall (no individual band less than 5.5)

https://www.strath.ac.uk/studywithus/englishlanguagerequirements