Course summary
The PG Diploma in Social Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) Difficulties is delivered by Oxford Brookes University in partnership with the mental health charity SEBDA. This two year, part time online Diploma generates 120 masters level credits. You can exit the Diploma after one year with a Post Graduate Certificate in SEMH (60 credits) or go on to study a full masters degree. Our team includes specialist teachers, authors, psychologists, behaviour support professionals and SEN advisers - all with expertise in supporting children and young people with mental health needs. The Diploma will enhance your understanding, skills and expertise of children and young people with social, emotional and mental health difficulties. You will learn practical, theoretical and research issues relating to SEMH, which you will relate to your own professional context and practice. Please note, it is important that you are working with children and/or young people in a professional setting when you undertake the Diploma.
Assessment method
Your assessment for the majority of modules will be a single 4,000 word submission at the end of the Module that will include: ▪ A written summative assignment (3,000 words) ▪ A summary of your reflective journal (500 words) and a summary of the online discussion (500 words) Your assessment will also include your contributions to online discussions with your peers throughout the module and your contributions to your personal reflective journal. Your assessment for the Research Methods and SEMH Module 5, will be a report on the focus group research activity you will have undertaken with adults during the module.
How to apply
International applicants
Please see the University's standard English language requirements.
Entry requirements
Students must normally hold a degree qualification at 2.2 or above and must be working in a relevant setting where they will be working with children and/or young people with SEMH difficulties as part of their practice. Students who do not hold a 2.2 degree may be accepted on the course following an assessment of prior experiential learning.
Fees and funding
Tuition fees
| EU | £1200 | Module |
| International | £1200 | Module |
| England | £1200 | Module |
| Northern Ireland | £1200 | Module |
| Scotland | £1200 | Module |
| Wales | £1200 | Module |
| Channel Islands | £1200 | Module |
| Republic of Ireland | £1200 | Module |
Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website .
Additional fee information
Fees quoted are for the first year only. If you are studying a course that lasts longer than one year, your fees will increase each year.
Provider information
Oxford Brookes University
Gipsy Lane
Headington
Oxford
OX3 0BP