M. Sc. / P.Grad. Dip. P.Grad. Cert. in Mental Health

Structure & Delivery

Year One

Commences with a full week in September and thereafter one or two days per week for the remainder of the academic year (depending on whether the course is being undertaken full-time or part-time).

Year Two

Attendance at workshops throughout the academic year

A blended learning approach is utilised in the delivery of theoretical content which includes lectures, group discussions and self-directed learning. The assessment process is a combination of written and practical assignments.

Course Content

Postgraduate Certificate in Specialist Practice
Year One

• NU7412 Deconstructing Theoretical Perspectives on Human Distress (10)
• NU7406 Suicide, Suicidal Behaviour and Self-harm (10)
  
• NU7415 Promoting Equality, Citizenship and Social Inclusion for Users of the Mental Health Services (10)
  

Postgraduate Diploma in Mental Health - Year One

• NU7412 Deconstructing Theoretical Perspectives on Human Distress (10)
  
• NU7410 Advancing Therapeutic Engagement Skills (10)
  
• NU7013 Theory and Practice of Enquiry Methods for Health Care (10)
  
• NU7005 Ethics and Law in Health and Social Care (10)
• NU7406 Suicide, Suicidal Behaviour and Self-harm (10)
  
• NU7415 Promoting Equality, Citizenship and Social Inclusion for Users of the Mental Health Services (10)

Master in Science in Mental Health - Year One

• NU7412 Deconstructing Theoretical Perspectives (10)
• NU7005 Ethics and Law in Health and Social Care(10)
• NU7406 Suicide, Suicidal Behaviour and Self-harm (10)
  
• NU7415 Promoting Equality, Citizenship and Social Inclusion for Users of the Mental Health Services (10)
  

Year Two

NU8007 Dissertation (30)

Entry Requirement

The criteria for admission are that the candidate must

• currently engaged in the mental health / mental illness field
• normally hold an honours degree in a relevant discipline or otherwise satisfy the selection panel that they have the ability to complete and benefit from the programme
• Those applying to do the PSI or CAFMH Diploma or MSc must be registered in clinical practice and have access to a clinical caseload

Documentation required to complete application

• 1 academic and 1 professional reference from the employer or work practice area. Each reference should confirm the potential and suitability of the applicant to undertake the course
• Copies of academic transcripts from completed educational courses
• Copies of official awards (parchment) from completed educational courses

Flexibility in Progression from P.Grad.Cert. and P.Grad.Dip. to M.Sc.

Students who wish to undertake the P.Grad.Certificate consisting of three specialist modules, each of 10 ECTS credits, totalling 30 ECTS credits, should apply directly for the Postgraduate Certificate in Specialist: Mental Health PCNMMHEA-1SP . Students who successfully complete the Postgraduate Certificate may opt to be awarded a Postgraduate Certificate (P.Grad.Cert) or may progress further on the Postgraduate Diploma (P.Grad.Dip.) and Master (M.Sc.) programme.

Otherwise, students who wish to apply for the M.Sc. or P.Grad.Dip Programme apply directly for the M.Sc. in Mental Health. Upon successful completion of six modules, each of 10 ECTS credits, totalling 60 ECTS credits, students may opt to be awarded a Postgraduate Diploma (P.Grad.Dip.) or may progress further on the Master (M.Sc.) programme.

Students who are eligible for the award of Postgraduate Diploma may progress to undertake a M.Sc. within five years of first entering the Certificate or Diploma.

Language

All applicants whose first language is not English and who have not been educated through the medium of English must present one of the following qualifications in the English language:

IELTS (Academic version) and IELTS Indicator : Grade 6.5 overall with a minimum of grade of 6 in each category

TOEFL and TOEFL iBT Special Home Edition: 88 internet-based, 570 paper-based, 230 computer-based

• TOEFL: 88 internet-based, 570 paper-based, 230 computer-based
• University of Cambridge: 
  Proficiency Certificate, Grade C or better (CEFR Level C1 or C2) 
  Advanced Certificate, Grade C or better (CEFR Level C1 or C2) 
• Pearson Test of English (Academic) - PTE Academic: a minimum score of 63 to be eligible (with no section score below 59)
• Duolingo English Test: minimum overall score of 110/160, dated since January 2020
• An award certificate with a minimum II.1 overall score from Trinity's Centre for English Language Learning and Teaching's Pre-Masters pathway programme. The Pre-Master’s Pathway Programme is an academic English course for international students with conditional offers for postgraduate study at Trinity. Passing the programme means you meet Trinity’s English language requirement and can progress to your postgraduate course without retaking IELTS or any other exam. 

The Pre-Master’s Pathway Programme is an academic English course for international students with conditional offers for postgraduate study at Trinity. Passing the programme means you meet Trinity’s English language requirement and can progress to your postgraduate course without retaking IELTS or any other exam. Please click here for Pre-Masters pathway programme

Please also note that existing IELTS, TOEFL, Cambridge and PET scores up to three years old (rather than two) will be accepted for 2021/22 applications in light of test centre closures.

For further details on these English Language Proficiency Tests, please contact the appropriate organisation directly.

• www.ets.org/toefl
• www.ielts.org
• www.cambridgeenglish.org/exams-and-tests/

An applicant whose first language is not English but who has taken a degree through the medium of English may be eligible. However some courses may request applicants to present an English Language qualification under certain circumstances.