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Admissions |
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The academic entrance requirement is a first degree in psychology, medicine, social work, occupational therapy, nursing, or an equivalent professional qualification from an approved university of 2:2 standard or above. |
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Experienced mental health professionals who do not meet these requirements may sometimes be individually considered for admission on a discretionary basis. |
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Candidates must be practising mental health professionals who have opportunities to undertake appropriate clinical work during their period of study. |
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Candidates should have at least one year post-qualification experience in mental health and must include knowledge and supervised practice of cognitive therapy. This will be assessed on the basis of the application papers and a supervisor's reference. |
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Accreditation of prior learning is possible with up to a maximum of 40 CATS points at Masters level being transferred where applicants have completed equivalent training. |
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The School supports the University's commitment to a comprehensive policy of equal opportunities and cultural diversity. Students are selected solely on the basis of their relevant academic merits and abilities. |
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Structure of Programme(s) |
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The programme is part-time with a substantial time commitment to independent study and supervised clinical work in addition to attendance at the taught elements. |
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The minimum period of enrolment is one year but may, at the discretion of the Programme Director, be suspended for a maximum period of two years. The maximum period of candidature, including any kind of suspension or extension and any re-submissions, will be five years. |
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Progression |
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The Diploma consists of 3 compulsory modules of 40 CATS points each delivered over one academic year. |
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Assessment |
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Assessments will cover a range of methods appropriate to the measurement of both academic and clinical skills. |
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Award of Qualification(s) |
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As a professional practice qualification, the Diploma will receive an overall grade of pass or fail: no Distinction will be awarded. |
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All assignments must be successfully completed for award of the Diploma. |
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Individual assignments which are initially graded as 'fail' may be re-submitted and re-assessed. Where only minor corrections would redeem the work, candidates will be required to revise and re-submit their work. Where the assessor and Programme Director agree that the work cannot be redeemed, a new assignment will be undertaken. If a re-submitted assignment still fails to achieve the pass grade, no further re-submission will be permitted and the course will be failed, with the exception of term 3 tape assignments which can be re-submitted twice. |
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Where candidates complete all formal assignments successfully but are rated as unsatisfactory by their clinical supervisor, they may be required to successfully complete a further period of supervised practice before being awarded the Diploma. This will be at the discretion of the Examination Board. |
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Candidates who complete the Diploma year but are graded 'fail' may be eligible for a certificate of attendance. |
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The final award is awarded by Senate on the recommendation of the relevant School Board to candidates who have satisfactorily completed an approved course of study and have satisfied the assessment requirements. |
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Placements/Study Abroad/Exchange/Fieldwork |
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Students are required to complete fieldwork in the form of supervised practice as part of their course of study, applying theory to practical application. |
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Other |
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There is a minimum attendance requirement of 80% of all teaching in each module of the programme. Candidates who fail to meet this requirement will normally be deemed to have failed the programme. |
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These regulations may be revised during the student's period of registration in accordance with procedures approved by Senate. |
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