MA Leadership of School Mental Health and Wellbeing at Leeds Beckett University

Programme overview

Learn how to foster a whole systems approach to improve the mental health and wellbeing of children in schools. Mental health is everybody's responsibility and all schools play a key role in supporting the mental health of their students. This course will enable you to promote positive mental health and wellbeing, help your school adopt strategies which prevent mental illness and improve your support processes for children and young people in schools.

Faculty: Carnegie School of Education | Duration: 2 years part-time | Study mode: part-time | Intake: 20 Sep 2027 | Location: Leeds, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Core modules include A Whole School Approach to Mental Health A, Leading Student Resilience Across the School, A Whole School Approach to Mental Health B, Major Independent Study, Working with Local Mental Health Support Agencies, Evaluating Global Perspectives on Mental Health in Schools, Critical Case Review.

Career pathways

Aimed at designated senior leaders for mental health, this course will allow you to gain key leadership and management skills and increased mental health understanding to provide the best possible support for children and to set you apart in ever-changing educational settings.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Applicants should either have at least a second class honours degree in a cognate subject, at least a second class honours degree in a non-cognate subject supported by evidence of an aptitude for the subject applied for, or have equivalent experience or training, normally from within the work environment. All Applicants should hold a leadership post in a school or educational setting and have satisfactory experience in this role to undertake the course. All applications should be supported by a reference, either academic or professional; All applicants should satisfy our University English language requirements. IELTS IELTS 6.0 with no skills below 5.5, or an equivalent qualification.

Domestic applicants: GBP 8,910 a year (2027/28). Studying part-time gives you the flexibility to learn at your own pace. Source

International applicants: GBP 10,260 a year (2027/28). Studying part-time gives you the flexibility to learn at your own pace. Source

Intake: 20 Sep 2027

Duration: 2 years part-time

Apply through the official page: https://myapplication.leedsbeckett.ac.uk

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