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Postgraduate Certificate in Advanced Practice in Infant Mental Health and Wellbeing at University of Northampton

University of Northampton, United Kingdom

Programme overview

Develop expertise in infant mental health and wellbeing. Infancy is a critical period in a child’s life, during which early experiences can and do shape connections and relationships into adolescence and beyond.

Faculty: Faculty of Health, Sport and Behavioural Sciences  |  Department: Social Work and Social Care  |  Duration: 1 year Part Time  |  Study mode: part-time  |  Intake: September  |  Location: Northampton, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

The need for an interdisciplinary course on infant mental health and wellbeing reflects the growing awareness of the crucial role of early childhood internationally and is aligned to the wider policy developments included in the Best Start for Life Offer that is being implemented across England. Modules include Contemporary Debates in Infant and Family Mental Health and Wellbeing, Promoting Infant and Family Mental Health and Wellbeing.

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Entry requirements

To study this infant mental health and wellbeing course, you will need an honours degree, usually at 2:2 or above, from a UK institution or equivalent. Applications with no first degree but with relevant professional qualifications will be considered. You must be employed in a relevant setting. English language: Minimum standard – IELTS 6.5 overall, with a minimum of 6.0 in writing and 5.5 in each other band (or equivalent).

Intake: September

Duration: 1 year Part Time

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