PGDip Educational Mental Health Practitioner at University of East Anglia

Programme overview

A one-year full-time training programme for Educational Mental Health Practitioners, who deliver low intensity, evidence-based interventions for children and young people in educational settings as part of Mental Health Support Teams. Trainees qualify with a Diploma or PG Diploma (120 credits) and employment at Band 5.

Faculty: Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences | Department: Norwich Medical School | Duration: 1 year full-time | Intake: January 2027 (footer states September 2026) | Study mode: full-time | Location: Norwich, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Six modules covering children and young people's mental health context and values, assessment and engagement, evidence-based interventions for common mental health problems, working and engaging in educational settings, common problems and processes in educational settings, and interventions for emerging difficulties. Teaching totals 64 days a year, blended face-to-face and online, with supervised practice in the employing MHST and a portfolio of clinical competencies.

Career pathways

Qualifies trainees as Educational Mental Health Practitioners at Band 5 within Mental Health Support Teams.

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Entry requirements

The course is not open to individual self-funded students; applicants apply for a Trainee EMHP role with a partner employing service. UG Diploma applicants must show ability to work at degree level or equivalent relevant experience, with a record of learning or study in child development, wellbeing or mental health. PG Diploma applicants must have completed an undergraduate degree. Experience with children and young people and understanding of the English education system is highly desirable.

Intake: September 2026

Duration: 1 year full-time

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