PgCert Mental Health Officer Award

This work-based PgCert Mental Health Officer Award ensures you are trained and assessed to the highest of standards through strong partnerships with a range of key stakeholders. Local authorities are centrally involved in the course design, delivery and management in order to ensure that their responsibilities under legislation are addressed and the training course remains fit-for-purpose.

The course is specifically designed for social work practitioners with at least 2 years post-qualifying experience who are nominated by their local authority employers to train as Mental Health Officers. You will remain in employment throughout the course. English Language Requirements Applicants whose first language is not English should have an IELTS of 6.5 overall, with no component lower than 5.5, or an equivalent. We accept a variety of in-country and secure English language tests, find out more: Please note, some courses may require a higher standard of English than stated in this page. Contact admissions@rgu.ac.uk for further information.

IELTS 6.5 overall, with no component lower than 5.5

International students: £5,500

UK students: £5,500

UK/Home: £5,500

International: £5,500

September

September 2026 entry (UK) / 10 July 2026 (International & EU)

• Aberdeen, United Kingdom