Advanced Social Work Studies (Mental Health Officer Award) PgCert
The University of Edinburgh
Key Course Facts
Student Reviews
Below you can see course specific reviews for 30 graduates of Advanced Social Work Studies (Mental Health Officer Award) PgCert at The University of Edinburgh for each of the survey questions in comparison to the average for all UK degree courses in Finance, Banking, Corporate Finance, Fintech.
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Salary
Salary of Graduates in Accounting
Important: Salary data below is not course specific, but contains data of all students of Finance, Banking, Corporate Finance, Fintech at the university. Due to data collection methodology, salary data is mainly based on data related to undergraduate students.
15 months after graduation | 3 years after graduation | 5 years after graduation | |
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Median salary | £23000 | £29500 | £39500 |
25-75 percentile range | £21000 - £30000 | £23500 - £34000 | £29500 - £48000 |
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Salary of all UK Graduates of Accounting
15 months after graduation | 3 years after graduation | 5 years after graduation | |
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Median salary | £24406 | £24662 | £30689 |
25-75 percentile range | £21389 - £28940 | £19296 - £31978 | £22604 - £41672 |
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Course Description
This programme is the postgraduate qualification for qualified social workers wishing to practice as mental health officers (MHOs). It has been designed and delivered in partnership with 13 local authorities in the East of Scotland and the University of Edinburgh.
The programme focuses upon the role of the MHO in relation to relevant Scottish legislation.
Under Section 32(2) of the Mental Health (Care and Treatment) (Scotland) Act 2003 (the 2003 Act), local authorities have a statutory duty to appoint MHOs to undertake mandatory responsibilities, enshrined in legislation, currently:
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the 2003 Act
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the Adults with Incapacity (Scotland) Act 2000
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the Criminal Procedures (Scotland) Act 1995
The programme also prepares MHOs to integrate knowledge of other relevant legislation, including:
- the Adult Support and Protection (Scotland) Act 2007
Its primary aim is to provide the Advanced Social Work Studies (Mental Health Officer Award) in partnership with the East of Scotland MHO Award Partnership.
Accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB).
Jobs & Career Perspectives
15 months after graduation, graduates of this course were asked about what they do and, if they are working, about their current job and their perspectives.
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Current jobs
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Required skill level of job after 15 months
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Jobs of graduates of this course (15 months after graduation)
Example below based on all graduates of Advanced Social Work Studies (Mental Health Officer Award) PgCert at The University of Edinburgh
75% | Media Professionals |
25% | Teaching Professionals |
Grading & Study Time
Entry Requirements / Admissions
UCAS Tariff of Accepted Students for this course
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Costs
Average student cost of living in the UK
Rent | £518 |
Water, gas electricity, internet (at home) | £50 |
Supermarket shopping | £81 |
Clothing | £35 |
Eating out | £33 |
Alcohol | £27 |
Takeaways / food deliveries | £30 |
Going out / entertainment (excl.alcohol, food) | £24 |
Holidays and weekend trips | £78 |
Transport within city | £17 |
Self-care / sports | £20 |
Stationary / books | £13 |
Mobile phone / internet | £13 |
Cable TV / streaming | £7 |
Insurance | £51 |
Other | £95 |
Average student cost of living | £1092 |
London costs approx 34% more than average, mainly due to rent being 67% higher than average of other cities. For students staying in student halls, costs of water, gas, electricity, wifi are generally included in the rental. Students in smaller cities where accommodation is in walking/biking distance transport costs tend to be significantly smaller.
University Rankings
Positions of The University of Edinburgh in top UK and global rankings.
Rankings of The University of Edinburgh in related subject specific rankings.
Social Studies & Humanities
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- #40
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- Social Sciences
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NTU Rankings by Subject
[Published 11 July, 2023]
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- #1
- #4
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- Social Work
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CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
[Published 08 June, 2023]
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- #2
- #6
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- Social Work
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The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
[Published 09 September, 2023]
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About The University of Edinburgh
The University of Edinburgh is located in the Scottish city of the same name, and is one of the oldest universities in the entire United Kingdom, having opened in the year 1583. The university enjoys a strong reputation for its contributions to international research efforts, which is reflected in their inclusion in the Russell Group, Universitas 21, and Una Europa. Edinburgh offers its residents a historic yet modern city, with a lively nightlife scene, reliable public transport, and friendly locals.
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Social Work PgDip | Middlesex University | - | - | - | £8800 | £11600 | - | London | On campus Full-time | |
Advocacy CertHE | University of Wales | - | - | - | £9000 | £13500 | - | Cardiff | On campus Part-time | |
Advanced Social Work Practice PgCert | Middlesex University | - | - | - | £10800 | £13500 | - | London | On campus Part-time | |
Advanced Social Work Practice PgDip | Middlesex University | - | - | - | £10800 | £13500 | - | London | On campus Part-time | |
Advanced Social Work Practice (Practice Education) PgCert | Middlesex University | - | - | - | £10500 | £14000 | - | London | On campus Part-time | |
Social Work PgDip | Middlesex University | - | - | - | £9250 | £14000 | - | London | On campus Full-time | |
Social Work Practice Education PgCert | University of Suffolk | - | - | - | £944 | - | - | Ipswich | On campus Part-time | |
Social Work MA | University of Chester | - | - | - | - | - | - | Chester | On campus Full-time | |
Advanced Social Work Studies (Mental Health Officer Award) PgCert | The University of Edinburgh | - | - | - | - | - | - | Edinburgh | On campus Part-time | |
Social Research (Social Work and Professional Practice) PgDip | University of Birmingham | - | - | - | - | - | - | Birmingham | On campus Full-time |
Ranking publishers
The University League Tables
- Published:
- 08 June, 2023
The Guardian News and Media Limited
- Published:
- 09 September, 2023
NTU ranking
- Published:
- 11 July, 2023