Approved Mental Health Professional, PGCert

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Qualification

Postgraduate Certificate

Location

Singleton Park Campus 1

Study mode

Full Time

Start date

SEP

Duration

1 Year

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Course info

This unique postgraduate certificate will give you the professional knowledge and skills required by the Welsh Government and Social Care Wales to be considered by their agency to become warranted and practice as an Approved Mental Health Professional (AMHP). An AMHP is responsible for assessing a person with a mental disorder when considering the need for an application for formal admission to a psychiatric hospital.

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DATA SOURCE: IDP Connect

CUG Subject Ranking

CUG Subject Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2026

17th

CUG Ranking

CUG Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2026

40th

What students say

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Entry requirements

To apply for this course you will need to be employed in one of the 16 Local Authorities in Wales or the related Health Boards. You will be selected and funded by your employer to train to undertake the statutory role of an AMHP. This role is legislated for by Welsh Government and the programme validated by Social Care Wales. You will need to be a Social Worker, a mental health nurse working in mental health or learning disabilities, a psychologist or occupational therapist working in mental health or learning disabilities.

Tuition fees

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£6,550 per year

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05 Nov 20

I love it. The people are so nice and friendly. It’s really easy to make new friends. The lecturers are helpful. The work is interesting. The sports clubs and societies are...

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16 Feb 16

I have absolutely loved being at university i would definitely recommend it to anyone as it is the best thing you will ever do. Swansea is brilliant by far the best University in...

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