Program Overview
The Mental Health Practice at University of Cumbria is a MA programme in Medicine & Health Sciences over 24 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of medicine & health sciences. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the Mental Health Practice programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across United Kingdom and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 24 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 5.5
- Tuition: GBP 10,500 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 9,250 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
- Location: Lancaster, United Kingdom
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Mental Health Practice programme are prepared for diverse careers in medicine & health sciences:
- Healthcare Professional
- Clinical Researcher
- Health Policy Analyst
- Public Health Specialist
- Medical Writer
- Healthcare Manager
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Foundations of Approved Mental Health Professional Practice in a Specialist Mental Health Setting
- Values and Principles of Approved Mental Health Professional Practice
- Legal And Policy Context of Approved Mental Health Professional Practice
- The Role of the Approved Mental Health Professional
- Qualificatory Unit: Approved Mental Health Professional Practice (400 hour placement)
- The Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards and the Role of the Best Interest Assessor (BIA) *
- Qualificatory Unit: BIA practice (10 hour placement) *
- Multiprofessional Support of Learning and Assessment in Practice (Mandatory for students who have not successfully completed an equivalent mentorship module)
- Negotiated Learning
- Research Methods (20 credits)
- Dissertation Module (40 credits)
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
- Social Worker registered with the Health and Care Professions Council;
- First level Nurse, registered in Sub-Part 1 of the Nurses\xc2\x92 Part of the Register maintained under article 5 of the Nursing and Midwifery Order 2001, with the inclusion of an entry indicating their field of practice is mental health or learning disabilities nursing;
- Occupational Therapist registered with the Health and Care Professions Council;
- Chartered Psychologist who is listed in the British Psychological Society\xc2\x92s Register of
- Chartered Psychologists and who holds a relevant practicing certificate issued by that Society
English Proficiency: IELTS 5.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
GBP 10,500 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 9,250 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
Tuition fees: GBP 10,500 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 9,250 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
IELTS requirement: 5.5
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact University of Cumbria directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.
About University of Cumbria
University of Cumbria
Carlisle, United Kingdom
The University of Cumbria is a public university in Cumbria, with its headquarters in Carlisle and other major campuses in Lancaster, Ambleside, and London. It has roots extending back to the...
University Profile- Start Date September 2026
- Language English
- Duration 24 months