Postgraduation in Mental Health Promotion

at National University of Ireland Galway

The programme comprises three modules. The first two modules include participation in workshops and self-paced instructional materials with assignments and independent study, while the third module focuses on project work.

1.  Concepts and principles of Health Promotion

This module includes:

• Definitions of health and Health Promotion
• Health Promotion programme development
• Current issues and discourse in Health Promotion policy and practice
• Communication training and facilitation skills. 

2. Specialism module

This module includes:

• Concepts and determinants of positive mental health and wellbeing, mental health equity, frameworks for practice
• Effective mental health promotion interventions, evidence-based principles of effective practice
• Implementing mental health promotion strategies across the life course in key settings such as the home, schools (primary and post-primary), community, primary care and mental health services
• International and national policy development, advocacy and capacity development in the promotion of mental health and wellbeing.

 
3. Project development

Course participants will design a mental health promotion intervention for implementation with a specific population group in a setting of their choice.

Entry requirement is a primary degree. Each applicant is assessed individually on relevant professional experience, level of motivation and suitability, as per Personal Statement submitted on the online application.

Fees: EU
€2,070 p.a. 2022/23

Fees: Tuition
€2,000 p.a. 2022/23

Fees: Student levy
€70 p.a. 2022/23

Fees: Non EU
€2,570 p.a. 2022/23

This part-time outreach programme is intended for professionals working in different sectors who wish to acquire knowledge and skills related to planning and implementing mental health promotion interventions. The programme will be open to those working in a professional capacity in areas such as mental health, health promotion, public health, primary care, education, community work, nursing, social work, psychology and allied fields. The course will be designed to develop their knowledge, skills and competencies of mental health promotion and its implementation in practice.