OVERVIEWThe MSc Mental Health Practice is focused on facilitating academic and practice development in those working as therapeutic agents, managers or educators in environments where mental health is an influence on outcome.It is designed for nurses, occupational therapists, physiotherapists, social workers and other professional groups working with mental ill health. The MSc will develop your practice and knowledge in:therapeutic skillsleadershipeducationYou will choose one of these three
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OVERVIEW
The MSc Mental Health Practice is focused on facilitating academic and practice development in those working as therapeutic agents, managers or educators in environments where mental health is an influence on outcome.
It is designed for nurses, occupational therapists, physiotherapists, social workers and other professional groups working with mental ill health. The MSc will develop your practice and knowledge in:
- therapeutic skills
- leadership
- education
You will choose one of these three pathways prior to starting the programme, aligning your study with your career aspirations.
These factors should make the course attractive to employers and increase your employment options when you graduate.
Study demands are flexible as all materials and tutorials are online. To facilitate peer support there are optional on campus and online meetings meaning there are only between four and five mandatory participation times for each module.
Teaching & Assessment
This MSc is designed to facilitate a flexible approach to learning to accommodate your busy working life. It is strongly focused on practice development and encourages you to develop your practice in ways that fit with the your career aspirations.
LEARNING AND TEACHING
Learning materials are delivered online and by using web based discussion boards and tutorials that are conveyed through video conferencing the programme has a flexibility that encourages engagement at a time that suits students. The MSc focus is geared towards development of the participants practice performance, meaning the student will be incorporating new knowledge into their clinical practice.
ASSESSMENT
The programme incorporates a variety of assessment formats including case presentation, essay and video presentation.
