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Best Interest Assessor
Key information
Course Leader: Ms Kim Tran
Level: 7
Mode of delivery: Online - Learner Hours: Scheduled - 34 hours. Independent - 106 hours. Placement (shadowing) 10 hours. Taught by University Lecturers & Experienced BIA Practitioners.
Available places: 40
Dates
- 14/10/2026
- 15/04/2027
Fees and Funding
£945.00
The price quoted above is for a 15 credit module in the 2026/27 academic year and applies to students who are assessed as Home fee payers ONLY. Fees will differ for students assessed as Overseas fee payers. Fee assessment decisions follow UKCISA (UK Council for International Student Affairs) guidance, which is based on UK law and government regulations. Further information on who will pay Home or Overseas tuition fees can be found here: https://ask.herts.ac.uk/will-i-pay-home-or-international-tuition-fees
Once confirmed, a student’s fee status will normally remain the same for the duration of their course. However, information regarding fee reassessment is available here: https://ask.herts.ac.uk/will-i-pay-home-or-international-tuition-fees#FeeReassessment
Eligible students may be able to apply for a Postgraduate Student Loan. Please note that to access this funding, you must enrol on the full MSc programme; funding is not available for individual modules or interim awards (for example, a Postgraduate Diploma). Further information is available at: https://www.gov.uk/masters-loan
Further details, including tuition fee amounts, fee policy and payment deadlines, can be found here : https://www.herts.ac.uk/study/fees-and-funding/fee-information/fees-and-finance-policy-documents
If you require further information or have any questions regarding fees, please contact: cpdhealth@herts.ac.uk
Entry Requirements
Pre-Requisites required to undertake the course:
- 2-year post-qualified experience
- Full registration with a relevant professional body (e.g. SWE, NMC, HCPC).
- A current enhanced DBS check.
- Suitable prior experience of the practical application of appropriate legislation and policy, specially but not limited to mental capacity, mental health and human right legislation.
- Confirmation of the availability of observation opportunities.