Contemporary Issues in Infant Mental Health and Wellbeing

Course Content

• Course Details

  This module offers a unique opportunity for health, education, and social care practitioners to engage in interdisciplinary learning on infant mental health and wellbeing. The course is designed to provide strong inter-professional, multi-disciplinary, and collaborative learning experiences that align with the interprofessional education (IPE) agenda. It is relevant to practitioners employed in many settings including, but not limited to the new family hubs, mother and baby psychiatric units, and early help centers and it addresses the recent development of the NHS’s Perinatal Mental Health Care Pathways.

  The module is presented by a team of expert practitioners and academic staff from various backgrounds, including child development, early years, midwifery, health visiting, attachment, and psychology. By participating in this course, you will have the opportunity to develop key skills, knowledge, and expertise that will enhance the lives and outcomes of infants and their families

  The increasing recognition of the critical role of early childhood on a global scale has led to a growing demand for interdisciplinary courses on infant mental health and wellbeing. This demand is in line with the wider policy developments outlined in the Best Start for Life Offer, which is currently being implemented across England.

  By enrolling in this module, you will have the opportunity to develop key skills, knowledge, and expertise, which will enable you to provide better support to infants and their families. This course is an excellent opportunity for professionals to gain a deeper understanding of the latest research, policies, and practices related to infant mental health and wellbeing, which will help you to improve the lives and outcomes of infants and their families.

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• Entry Requirements

  To study this module, 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 Requirements

  All International and EU students applying for a course with us must meet the following minimum English language requirements for study at postgraduate level:

  Minimum standard – IELTS 6.5 overall, with a minimum of 6.0 in writing and 5.5 in each other band (or equivalent).
  For information regarding English language requirements at the University, please see our IELTS page.

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• Fees and Funding

  2024/25 Tuition Fees

  Fees quoted relate to study in the Academic Year 24/25 only and may be subject to inflationary increases in future years.

  • Distance Learning: £1,380 per 30 credits

  2023/24 Tuition Fees

  Fees quoted relate to study in the Academic Year 23/24 only and may be subject to inflationary increases in future years.

  • Distance Learning: £1,335 per 30 credits

  For more information about possible funding options, please visit our Fees and Funding pages.

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