Postgraduate Diploma in Public Mental Health

The Postgraduate Diploma in Public Mental Health is a part-time programme, which requires a minimum of two years of study, focuses on the development of leadership and capacity in the field of Public Mental Health. It also aims at the development of basic research skills, particularly with respect to the ability to interpret and use research findings in the development of services.

Candidates should be in possession of a health or development professional degree or diploma (for instance occupational therapy, medicine, professional nursing, social work or psychology) on NQF level 7, and show evidence of adequate English language and writing proficiency for postgraduate academic studies.

Modes of delivery will include traditional lecture, Internet and mobile telecommunications activities and resources. Compulsory modules include:

• Mental health in context
• Research methods for public mental health
• Interventions for mental health
• Policy, planning and leadership for mental health

Please note: This programme will not be offered in 2020.

The Postgraduate Diploma in Public Mental Health is a part-time programme, which requires a minimum of two years of study, focuses on the development of leadership and capacity in the field of Public Mental Health. It also aims at the development of basic research skills, particularly with respect to the ability to interpret and use research findings in the development of services.

Candidates should be in possession of a health or development professional degree or diploma (for instance occupational therapy, medicine, professional nursing, social work or psychology) on NQF level 7, and show evidence of adequate English language and writing proficiency for postgraduate academic studies.

Modes of delivery will include traditional lecture, Internet and mobile telecommunications activities and resources. Compulsory modules include:

• Mental health in context
• Research methods for public mental health
• Interventions for mental health
• Policy, planning and leadership for mental health

Please note: This programme will not be offered in 2020.