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  Mental Health and Mental Capacity Law (PgDip)


Queen’s University Belfast    School of Social Sciences, Education and Social Work

Part time September PGDip 1 year part time Award winner
Law (22) Nursing & Health (27) Psychology (31) Social Work (32)

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The Mental Health and Mental Capacity Law programme at Queen's University Belfast is designed for social workers who wish to become Approved Social Workers (ASWs) under the Mental Health (Northern Ireland) Order 1986 and the Mental Capacity Act (Northern Ireland) 2016. This programme offers up-to-date and evidence-based training, providing students with the necessary knowledge and skills to excel in their role. With a diverse range of contributors, including service users, carers, and professionals from various backgrounds, the programme offers a vibrant and interactive learning experience. Entry requirements include a 2.2 Honours degree or equivalent qualification, or relevant experience demonstrated through a reflective assignment.

About the course

The Postgraduate Diploma (PG Dip) 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).

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Entry Requirements

Normally a 2.2 Honours degree or above or equivalent qualification acceptable to the University. Where this is not met, applicants must demonstrate that their experience and qualifications enable them to study at postgraduate level by showing either that they have the Pre-2007 Post-Qualifying Social Work Award or by producing a reflective assignment on their practice in this area (2,000 words).




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