Advanced Clinical Practice and Supervision (Senior Wellbeing Practitioner) (PGDip)

A 2:2 honours degree (or its international equivalent) in a relevant subject, with clinical training and experience.

You must have completed either of the following courses:

• Education Mental Health Practitioner (PGDip)
• Children's Wellbeing Practitioner (PGCert)

You must have at least 2 years experience after qualifying. If you do not have a degree, you can still apply if you have completed either of these courses. You must also have 2 years experience within a low intensity practitioner role.

We will also consider an equivalent professional qualification, from an approved university.

English language requirements

If English isn't your first language, you'll need to complete an International English Language Testing System (IELTS) to demonstrate your competence in English. You'll need all of the following scores as a minimum:

We accept other English language tests. Find out which English language tests we accept.

If you don’t meet the English language requirements, you can achieve the level you need by completing a pre-sessional English programme before you start your course.

Pre-masters

If you don’t meet the academic requirements, you can complete a pre-master's programme through our partnership with OnCampus. Learn more about the programmes available.

Got a question?

Please contact us if you're not sure you have the right experience or qualifications to get onto this course.

Email: enquiries@southampton.ac.uk
Tel: +44(0)23 8059 5000

This advanced clinical practice course takes place over 12 months, from January to January. It is taught using both online and on campus teaching. The course has 4 modules.

Year 1 overview

In module 1 you will look at the theory of supervision. You will consider what aspects make for a rich learning environment and how a supervisor can achieve this. You will also attend additional training days based on your specific clinical experience and training needs.

In module 2 you will put your learning in to practice, under the guidance of qualified university staff. You will undertake supervision work and analyse your clinical skills supervision, receiving feedback from your peers and tutor.

Year 2 overview

Module 3 will focus on building on your current clinical practice by exploring the evidence base for the treatment of clinical presentations. For example, obsessive compulsive disorder and social anxiety. You will also build further clinical understanding of eating difficulties and trauma related presentations.

Module 4 considers a wide range of adaptations to clinical practice to support those presenting with neurodiversity, including autistic spectrum condition (ASC) and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). Specific treatment interventions are taught and recommendations for adaptation and consideration to existing interventions.

Want more detail? See all the modules in the course.

Learning

You'll learn through a variety of methods, including:

• online lectures
• regular supervision feedback
• meta supervision
• feedback on clinical practice
• workshops and demonstrations
• practice in clinical placement
• independent learning (studying on your own)

Assessment

We'll assess you through:

• reflection on supervision and clinical practice
• a community implementation project (presentation)
• video feedback on clinical practice and supervision practice
• your clinical portfolio

Academic Support

You will be taught by an experienced teaching team whose expertise and knowledge are closely matched to the content of the modules on your course. Staff members have undergone clinical supervision training and are experienced clinicians.

The Student Support Hub can help with your questions or concerns about your wellbeing, fees and funding, accommodation, or visas. 

Visit the Student Support Hub.

You will also be allocated a Personal Academic Tutor, who will offer one to one support and advice throughout your time at Southampton. They will support you in your studies or with other issues you may have.

Find out more information on Personal Academic Tutors.

We're a top 20 UK university for employability (QS Graduate Employability Rankings 2022). Our Careers, Employability and Student Enterprise team will support you throughout your time as a student and for up to 5 years after graduation. This support includes:

• work experience schemes
• CV/resume and interview skills workshops
• networking events
• careers fairs attended by top employers
• a wealth of volunteering opportunities
• study abroad and summer school opportunities

We have a thriving entrepreneurship culture. You'll be able to take advantage of:

• our dedicated start-up incubator, Futureworlds
• a wide variety of enterprise events run throughout the year
• our partnership in the world’s number 1 business incubator, SETsquared

Tuition fees

Fees for this course are paid by Health Education England on behalf of the NHS. For access to this training course, please discuss this with your line or service manager. There is no self funded option available.

What your fees pay for

The fees pay for your training as part of your ongoing professional development within a current clinical role.

Accommodation and living costs, such as travel and food, are not included in your tuition fees. There may also be extra costs for retake and professional exams.

Explore:

• accommodation costs
• living costs
• budgeting advice
• fees, charges and expenses regulations

Funding your postgraduate studies

A variety of additional funding options may be available to help you pay for your master’s study. Both from the University and other organisations.

Funding for EU and international students

Find out about funding you could get as an international student.

You must apply for this course through your clinical service. You can speak to your service manager if you feel this course matches your skill set. Interviews are conducted jointly with the University and your service.

On occasion, roles may be advertised on NHS Jobs. Visit the NHS Jobs website.

Application deadlines

There are different application deadlines for this course. Applications are expected to close:

• International students: Tuesday 29 July 2025, midday UK time
• UK students: Tuesday 9 September 2025, midday UK time

We advise applying early as applications may close before the expected deadline if places are filled.

Supporting information

What happens after you apply

You will be asked to interview with the University for acceptance on to the course. If successful, you will be sent an application link to apply to the programme.

Unfortunately, due to number of applications we receive, we may not be able to give you specific feedback on your application if you are unsuccessful.

Equality and diversity

We treat and select everyone in line with our Equality and Diversity Statement.

Got a question?

Please contact us if you're not sure you have the right experience or qualifications to get onto this course.

Email: enquiries@southampton.ac.uk
Tel: +44(0)23 8059 5000