Community Nursing Specialist Practice Qualification (SPQ): Mental Health (PGDip)
- Level
- Postgraduate
- Duration
- 2 years
- Mode
- Part-time
- Subject
- Nursing
- Location
- United Kingdom
Overview
Applications are now open for this course. Application deadline: 31 July 2026 (for September2026 start). Our new PGDip in Community Nursing Mental Health is a Specialist Practice Qualification (SPQ) designed for registered nurses who wish to specialise and lead within community-based care settings. It will be delivered via flexible online learning and supports both full-time and part-time study routes; ideal for professionals balancing clinical practice with professional development. Currently in development, this programme aims to respond directly to the evolving needs of community mental health care, equipping practitioners with the advanced clinical, cultural, and leadership skills required to deliver effective, inclusive support across diverse populations and complex care environments. Why Study this Course? Enhance your clinical expertise in areas such as co-occurring conditions and complex case management Develop leadership capabilities to influence and improve mental health services in the community Gain cultural competence to support equitable, person-centred care Flexible online delivery tailored to fit around your working life and personal commitments Study alongside peers from across Wales and the UK, sharing best practice and building professional networks Commissioned places available for staff employed by Welsh Health Boards, supporting professional development within the NHS workforce* This programme leads to a recordable qualification with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) in Specialist Practice upon successful completion* Is this Course for You? This course is suitable for registered nurses currently working in a community mental health setting. You may be: Seeking to expand the scope of your practice Looking to take on specialist or leadership roles Aiming to drive improvements in patient outcomes and service delivery Interested in building your expertise in culturally competent and inclusive care. Fees and Funding The SPQ in community nursing for learning disabilities, mental health, and general practice nursing is commissioned and fully-funded by HEIW as a Postgraduate Diploma (part-time), which leads to a recordable Specialist Practitioner Qualification (SPQ) with the NMC. Eligibility for a funded place will be assessed as part of the application process. Please see Entry Requirements tab to check your eligibility.
Entry requirements
| Other conditions | professional_registration · Applicants must: Be currently registered with the statutory nursing body (NMC) and for more than one year Normally possess a 2:1 or First in an undergraduate degree. |
|---|---|
| Degree | 2:1 · or above |
| Degree | 2:2 · considered case by case |
English language requirements
| IELTS | 6.0 overall, no part below 5.5 |
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IELTS 6.0 (5.5) overall (figure in brackets is the minimum in each component)
Fees
International students: £21,000 per year
UK students: £10,500 per year
UK/Home: £10,500 per year
International: £21,000 per year
Start dates
September
Campus
- Online, United Kingdom
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