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Stellenbosch University

Postgraduate Diploms in Public Mental Health

The Postgraduate Diploms in Public Mental Health in Psychology is offered by Stellenbosch University.

Program Length: 2 YEARS.

Postgraduate Diploms in Public Mental Health offered by the Stellenbosch University at the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences

The Postgraduate Diploma in Public Mental Health is a part-time programme, which requires a minimum of two years of study, focuses on the development of leadership and capacity in the field of Public Mental Health. It also aims at the development of basic research skills, particularly with respect to the ability to interpret and use research findings in the development of services.

Candidates should be in possession of a health or development professional degree or diploma (for instance occupational therapy, medicine, professional nursing, social work or psychology) on NQF level 7, and show evidence of adequate English language and writing proficiency for postgraduate academic studies.

Modes of delivery will include traditional lecture, Internet and mobile telecommunications activities and resources.

Compulsory modules include:

• Mental health in context
• Research methods for public mental health
• Interventions for mental health
• Policy, planning and leadership for mental health

Programme Structure

This part-time programme focuses on the development of leadership and capacity in the field of Public Mental Health. It also aims to develop basic research skills, particularly with respect to the ability to interpret and use research findings in the development of services.

The programme is designed to be relevant and accessible to full-time working health and development professionals.

The programme is presented in one practical and 15 seminars.

Presentation

This is a part-time diploma which includes course work and practical assignments. Presentation techniques include traditional, internet and mobile activities and resources.

Programme Content

The programme requires the completion of four compulsory modules, each of which involves practical assignments that relate to the ongoing work that you conduct in your work environment.

First year

Compulsory Modules

Mental Health in Context 771(30)

Research Methods (Public Mental Health) 771(30)

 

Second year

Compulsory Modules

Interventions for Mental Health 771(30)

Policy Planning and Leadership 771(30)

 

Assessment and Examination

All the modules will be assessed by means of a practical and written assignment and a test. A minimum of 50% is required to pass a module.