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BSc (Hons)/PgDip/MSc
Forensic Mental Health Care

Southwark
Duration
2 years (part-time)
3 years MSc (part-time)

Start date
September

Number of places
12

Simple timetable info
1 day per week during academic year

How to apply
Direct to LSBU

LSBU code
1620

Course contact
Tina Burke
burketa@lsbu.ac.uk – 020 7815 8035

Course units

Year 1

– Engagement and Assessment in Forensic Mental Health Care

– Mental Health Policy and the Organisation of Care Delivery in Forensic Mental Health

– Effective Psychosocial Interventions for People with Severe Mental Illness in Forensic Services

– Medication Management for People with Severe Mental Illness in Forensic Mental

Health Care

Year 2

– Research Methods and Processes

– Working with People with Personality Disorder in Forensic Mental Health Care

– Integrated Study (BSc only)

– Working with Offending Behaviour in Forensic Mental Health Care (PGDip/MSc only)

– Leadership and Change Management in Forensic Mental Health Services (PGDip/MSc only)

Year 3

– Dissertation (MSc only)


Course description

The emphasis of this revised and updated programme is on interprofessional learning that equips practitioners with core skills and competencies in forensic mental health care and the underpinning knowledge base required to address expectations of the National Service Framework (NSF), in partnership with service providers and commissioners. It is designed to appeal to a wide range of practitioners working with mental health service users with a forensic background. It is expected that students completing the programme will be able to provide effective mental health care within forensic services at all levels of security

Career opportunities

This programme contributes to the continuing professional development and expertise of mental health practitioners working with mentally disordered offenders. It should enable participants to enhance their performance in their current roles or as a basis for further career progression in forensic services.

Typical background of applicant

This programme should appeal to a wide range of practitioners working with mentally disordered offenders, including mental health nurses, social workers, occupational therapists, and psychologists. Applications from prison officers and those working in the voluntary and independent sectors are welcome.

Recent guest lecturers

Service users will contribute to the delivery of this programme

Additional notes

The existing MSc level course is currently under review and revalidation with a view to also introducing an additional award of a BSc (Hons) pathway from September 2009.