
PG Cert Global Mental Health and Wellbeing
Online United Kingdom
DURATION
8 Months
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Part time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
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EARLIEST START DATE
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TUITION FEES
GBP 4,157 / per course *
STUDY FORMAT
Distance Learning
* £4,157 UK / £4,350 International (2024-25)
Key Summary
Introduction
Curious about the mental health policies adopted by various countries? Then consider our 100% online Postgraduate Certificate in Global Mental Health and Wellbeing.*
Our PG Cert Global Mental Health and Wellbeing will provide you with transferable skills that befit a wide array of sectors, from health and social care to HR. The course also provides valuable insight and understanding into the sociological aspects of mental health, as well as policies and ethics on a global scale.
Upon completion of your Postgraduate Certificate in Global Mental Health and Wellbeing, you have the option to progress on to the PG Dip or the full MSc Global Mental Health and Wellbeing.
*The start date and details of this course are still subject to University approval. In the event approval is not granted by your course start date, an alternative date will be offered, or a full refund given. If we need to make changes to this programme as part of the University of Essex validation process, we will communicate these to you at the earliest possible date.
Teaching methods
We’re a 100% online education provider, so we use a state-of-the-art virtual learning environment (VLE) to deliver our teaching, resources and assessments. Our system tracks and manages the learning process in real-time and provides you with immediate access to your learning materials. The VLE is accessible 24/7 and allows both students and tutors to actively take part in real-time conversations and live seminars.
We believe you get the most out of your time spent studying when you are kept informed of your performance, and we achieve this by:
- assessing you throughout modules rather than waiting for end-of-year assessments
- showing your marks in your grade book which can be viewed whenever you log onto the virtual learning environment (VLE)
- rapid turnaround on work assessed to ensure your grade book is always up to date
- ensuring you have regular contact with your Student Support team
Assessment methods
All assessments are delivered through our virtual learning environment (VLE). There is no requirement to travel to external test centres or to sit exams! Instead, you will submit assignments through the VLE, such as written reports, discussion forum participation or reflective journal entries.
We also have a policy of ensuring that the work submitted by students is authentic – we use a well-established electronic monitoring system to check for plagiarism.
Why Essex Online?
Study online. Graduate on campus.
You will complete your studies and assessments 100% online and your qualification will be awarded by the University of Essex, an award-winning university with a 60-year heritage of teaching and research excellence and one of the top 30 universities in the UK (Complete University Guide 2025). Upon completing your course, you will graduate with the same certificate as campus-based students – your mode of study is only mentioned on your academic transcript.
World-class academic and mentoring support
Our online tutors are leading authorities and specialists in their respective fields. They are passionate about what they teach and combine their knowledge of industry practice with high-quality academic delivery, offering you an unparalleled learning experience.
We also have a dedicated team of Student Advisers and Study Skills Advisers that will support you from your first day to graduation. They will be on hand to help and guide you as you progress through your studies. Whatever the question or issue, they will work with you to find a solution.
We're proud to be rated Gold in the Times Higher Education (THE) Online Rankings 2024. Our achievement, which is based on four pillars - resources, engagement, outcomes and environment - recognises our commitment to excellent online education.
Career Opportunities
Artificial intelligence will have an important part to play in the future growth of many industries, and the skills shortage in this area means that this course is designed to make you an attractive candidate within this sector and the ‘Industry 4.0’ vision. You will be able to succeed in a range of roles such as Machine Learning Engineer, AI Engineer, AI Architect, and many more.
On successful completion of this course, you will also be able to progress onto our PG Dip or MSc Artificial Intelligence.
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Curriculum
You can study the following modules on the PG Cert Global Mental Health and Wellbeing:
- Introduction to Global Mental Health and Wellbeing
- Epidemiology*
- Mental Health over the Life Course
*Core module must be passed in order to achieve the award.
Admissions
Program Tuition Fee
Scholarships and Funding
- Simple monthly payment plan available, enabling you to spread the cost over the duration of your studies.
- Full payment discount of 5% if you pay upfront.
- Alumni discount of 10% of the tuition fee available if you are a previous graduate with the University of Essex or University of Essex Online.
- 10% corporate discount available when three or more of your employees study with us.
Please note, a maximum of two discounts or scholarships can be applied. The corporate discount can only be used in combination with our upfront payment discount, but not in conjunction with any other discount or scholarship. Find out more information about our discounts and scholarships.
Program Admission Requirements
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