Mental health nursing

Faculty of Health Sciences

First Step Study Skills

Continuing Professional Development Individual module

Level of study

Please select a level

What you'll study

This module guides you in the basics of studying at higher education level as you explore the key principles and theories of study in higher education. You will be provided with the skills you need for successful academic study, building self-confidence, and becoming familliar with current study tools and technology. You will be steered into the habit of questioning the work you do and how you do it.

The module comprises a series of 8 weekly lectures on a Friday morning and is assessed by a reflective essay.

The module is part of the University Certificate in Practice Skills for Health and Social Care programme of study.

Starts in: Duration:
September 12 weeks (1 semester)
January 12 weeks (1 semester)
May 12 weeks (1 semester)

This module is delivered on Friday mornings, blended delivery on campus and online.

Benefit from the amazing facilities of our new £28-million Health Campus with its mock operating theatre, hospital ward and intensive care unit.

Find out more

Developed with our NHS partners, our programmes are constantly updated to reflect the very latest in health care thinking.

Clinical placements give our students the skills, experience and support to become confident and compassionate health practitioners.

Expert staff work with NHS clinicians to deliver programmes from ‘bite-size’ taster sessions to PhDs in some of the UK’s finest facilities.

Entry requirements

Applicants are not required to possess any formal educational qualifications. Applicants wishing to undertake the University Certificate in Practice Skills for Health and Social Care programme of study will need to attend a selection interview.

Applicants will also need to demonstrate evidence of recent academic study or equivalent, i.e. within the last 5 years.

This course is available for UK residents only.

Fees and funding

Home: £770 (10 credit module)

Funding may be available from your employer please check with your Line Manager or Training and Development Department.

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