• Overview:

The Mental Health and Wellbeing degree provides students with the skills to address factors affecting mental health, preparing them for careers in supporting individuals and communities. The program covers biological, psychological, social, and environmental influences, and explores both clinical and non-clinical perspectives, with a focus on ethical practice. Students gain the skills needed to work across various mental health services in public, private, and third sectors.

• Entry Requirements:

• UK or Overseas Qualifications:
• Level 2 qualification / GCSE’s, – with related work experience
• Level 3 qualification such as:
  • A Levels | BTEC | Higher National Certificate (HNC) | Certificate of Higher Education

• Time Table Schedule:

Standard Delivery:
– Studying on campus 2 days a week (10:00 A.M – 17:00 P.M)

• Modules:

Year 1:

• Academic and Professional Skills
• Mental Health and Wellbeing in Context
• Positive Psychology and Resilience
• Mental Health, Wellbeing and the Individual

Year 2:

• Children and Young People’s Mental Health
• Adult Mental Health
• Mental Health in the Workplace
• Skills and Interventions of the Mental Health Practitioner

Year 3:

• Global Perspectives and Cultural Comparisons
• Community Health and Wellbeing in Practice
• Mental Health and the Media
• Undergraduate Project (Health and Social Contexts)

• Associated Jobs:

• Assistant Practitioner / Occupational Therapy Assistant
• Care Home Manager
• Community Development Worker
• Healthcare Manager
• Health Promotion Specialist
• NHS Children and Young People’s Mental Health Services
• Primary Care Graduate Mental Health Worker
• Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner

• Progression to PG Study to access further careers:

• Nursing
• Public Health
• Social Work
• Teaching