Our innovative PGCert Personality Disorder sheds light on a complex area for the mental health professional. You’ll enhance your understanding and practice.
Why study with us
- Gain an insight into the main issues of personality disorder and learn about the need to develop evidence-based practice.
- You'll be taught by practitioners with expertise in the field. You'll learn from experts by experience, experts by occupation and established researchers.
- Learn skills that will support your leadership of the development and planning of services to benefit users.
What you'll do
- You’ll learn about classification and nosology and models and theories of personality disorder. And you'll explore ideological, ethical, and philosophical issues.
- You’ll gain understanding of assessment processes and management. You'll also study team working, communication, therapeutic environments and interventions.
- You will also be critiquing research, and you'll look at how services are developed, designed and improved.
Modules
Every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of our published course information. However, our programmes are subject to ongoing review and development. Changing circumstances may cause alteration to, or the cancellation of, courses. Changes may be necessary to comply with the requirements of accrediting bodies or revisions to subject benchmarks statements. As well as to keep courses updated and contemporary, or as a result of student feedback. We reserve the right to make variations if we consider such action to be necessary or in the best interests of students.
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Industry links
Many academics are research and clinically active, and have strong links with local NHS Trusts. This includes Lancashire and South Cumbria Foundation NHS Trust, Mersey Care Foundation NHS Trust.
Future careers
If you successfully complete this course you could continue their studies in the form of a PhD or Professional Doctorate. The course leader or one of the research staff can offer support and guidance in relation to this.
Entry requirements
- Students should have a first degree (2:2 class or above) or equivalent, in a relevant subject (i.e. health related, pure science or social science) from an approved institution of higher education. If you do not meet these criteria you are advised to contact the course leader for advice. Transfer of credits in accordance with University regulations may be possible.
- Students normally have at least two years post qualifying clinical experience in practice OR proof of equivalent experience in practice
- Be working in, or able to access a practice environment that will enable them to meet and achieve the course learning outcomes.
- Have identified a work-based mentor, who will support and guide your development throughout the course.
- Be able to provide two references (one practice/work and one academic).
- Be able to satisfy the Course Leader that you are competent to pursue the programme.
- All students will be required to have a discussion with the course leader before a place can be offered. The purpose of this discussion is first to ensure that students understand the nature of the programme and its demands and to pathway plan their modular route leading to the identified award and exit point. Identification of financial support will be noted.
Not got the grades?
Our courses with a foundation year could be exactly what you're looking for. They provide an alternative route to study for this degree.
Fees and funding
Scholarships and bursaries
We have a wide range of bursaries, scholarships and funds available to help support you whilst studying with us.
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Dependants Bursary
Students with financially dependent children may be eligible for our Dependants Bursary as part of our financial support package.
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If you need extra support because you have unpaid caring responsibilities alongside your studies.
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We offer student athletes support and opportunities for their playing careers whilst they study a high-quality degree.
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UK students with a previous award from us will receive 20% tuition fee discount.
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This course is delivered by the School of Nursing and Midwifery
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