LLM Mental Health Law

Mental health law impacts on many areas, which are reflected in the breadth of this course. You will cover various aspects of mental health and the law associated with it, including: housing and society; overlaps with criminal and civil law; specifics as to employment and the application of the Mental Health Act; and the Mental Capacity Act in practice. You’ll examine the availability of services, regulation of mental health care providers and the relationship between society and people who live with mental disabilities.; When you study the LLM Mental Health Law with us you will:; Take a look at our Centre of Excellence for Healthcare, for more information about how you can benefit from our specialist programmes, strategic partnerships, expert teaching and resources to help you succeed in the field of healthcare.; Please note that, due to Home Office regulations, students who require a Student Route visa to study with us are not permitted to study online and can only choose face-to-face taught modules.

Students should possess a UK undergraduate degree in any subject at 2:2 or above, or an equivalent qualification.A compulsory two week induction is required for all students, unless they can evidence the successful completion of either:an LLB or equivalent; ora minimum of 3 legal modules, worth at least 80 QCFcredits that must include;English Legal SystemContract LawLaw of TortNon-standard EntryROUTE A:You possess an undergraduate degree with a grade below that of a 2:2 (3rd or Ordinary)AND EITHERA professional qualification at level 6 or above from a business professional body, e.g. CIM, CMI, CFA, ACCA, CIMA, CIPD, etcORAt least two years of proven professional work experience with two professional referencesROUTE B:Please note this route is only available for applicants who do not require a UK Student Route Visa to study with the University.You possess no formal qualifications. You will need to provide 5 years of proven professional work experience that is linked to your intended area of study. You must also provide at least one professional reference, that must include being from your most recent employer and links to your intended area of study. You may also be required to attend a formal interview.