Working with Vulnerable Groups (Mental Health and Learning Disabilities) (Distance Learning)

This course is suitable for healthcare professionals who encounter patients with a mental illness or a learning disability. It provides the opportunity for those who are not trained mental health or learning disability specialists, but who provide care for this vulnerable group, to further develop knowledge and skills that can be applied within a clinical environment. Please note, this course is not suitable for Registered Mental Health or Learning Disability professionals or those with specialist mental health or learning disability expertise.

The admission requirements for taught postgraduate courses shall normally be a good honours degree (or equivalent study at FHEQ level 6) of a recognised university or comparable institution. You must: Be working in a Health or Social Care environment. Have access to a computer with a reliable internet connection. Have the ability to access and use online study guidance and support. If your first language is not English, you will need to meet the minimum requirements of an English Language qualification. The minimum of IELTS 6.0 overall with no element lower than 5.5, or equivalent. Read more about the University’s entry requirements for students outside of the UK on our International Entry Requirements page.

IELTS 6.0 overall with no element lower than 5.5

International students: £18,700

UK students: £987

UK/Home: £987

International: £18,700

15 March 2027

28 June 2026

• University of Huddersfield, Queensgate, Huddersfield HD1 3DH, United Kingdom