Program Overview

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The MSc in Mental Health and Mental Capacity Law provides the required training for social workers to undertake the role of Approved Social Worker under the Mental Health (Northern Ireland) Order 1986 and the Mental Capacity Act (Northern Ireland) 2016.

This is a statutory role and applications must have the support of a Health and Social Care Trust. The PG Diploma provides the qualification for practising as an Approved Social Worker (ASW) and then the Dissertation Module must be successfully completed for the MSc.

Contributors to the taught element of the ASW Programme are drawn from a wide range of backgrounds and professions including service users and carers; ASWs and other social work staff, psychiatrists, psychologists and nursing staff; representatives from the courts, Review Tribunal; Regulation Quality Improvement Authority; legal advisers and researchers.

Please note that this course is not eligible for a Tier 4 visa.

Closing date for applications: Monday 31st July 2023 at 4 pm. Late applications may be considered.

Mental Health and Mental Capacity Law highlights

The programme responds to the needs of its students with updated, current and evidence-based information which will enhance their PG educational experience through vibrant and interactive learning.

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Professional Accreditations

This MSc has been accredited by the Northern Ireland Post-Qualifying Education and Training Partnership and meets all nine of the professional requirements in the ‘Specialist’ category and giving the specialist award (PG Diploma option) and three requirements at the ‘Leadership and Strategic’ category.

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Industry Links

On this programme there will be restricted access to relevant data by employers, the NISCC, Dept. of Health, HSC Boards and any successor bodies.

For social workers, the programme reflects the Department of Health policy in relation to social work and social care training and development, including links with the Northern Ireland Professional in Practice Partnership’s professional requirements and awards in the specialist and leadership categories.

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Career Development

Professional Development For multi-disciplinary applicants the programmes offer relevant CPD opportunities as well as recognised qualifications accredited by the University which will augment their professional development and enhance the development of further opportunities in their chosen field of practice.

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Student Experience

The Programme Director has developed and nurtured their subject proficiency via their own practice, teaching and research in relation to their specialist area and they impart this trilateral expertise to the students via teaching on the MSc.

"This course qualifies you to act as an Approved Social Worker (ASW) under mental health and mental capacity law in Northern Ireland. The course involves consideration of the relevant law, codes of practice and complex ethical issues."

Professor Gavin Davidson, Programme Director

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