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Introduction
Through weekend and evening delivery the BSc Mental Health degree offers a unique blended learning experience for individuals either currently working within the mental health field who wish to further develop their knowledge or for those wishing to pursue careers in mental health with no previous experience.
Why choose this course?
1. Dedicated Psychology labs that encourage critical thinking, problem-solving and research skills
2. Enhancing understanding of the link between theoretical concepts and practical applications.
3. Assisting and guiding students at every level through lectures, small group seminars and workshops.
4. Providing support through our academic support tutor system.
5. Supporting the development of a wide range of transferable and employability skills in our students.
Overview
The BSc Mental Health degree is designed to provide students with comprehensive knowledge and understanding of how and why individuals may develop mental health difficulties. Delivered through a flexible learning pathway, consisting of mainly weekend delivery; both on-campus and online, the programme explores how we can help prevent, reduce and support such individuals in a variety of individual and group settings within the field of mental health.
The programme has also been specifically structured to incorporate strong employability and professional skills, including a strong focus on small group work and a module offering work placement hours. The programme is structured around a coherent development of theoretical understanding, practical and research skills, and ethical and professional issues pertinent to the field of mental health and wellbeing.
Within a supportive environment, students can choose to enrol on the full BSc degree pathway or may wish to enrol on the level four Certificate of Higher Education before considering moving to the Diploma of Higher Education or the full degree.
Modules
Year One – Level 4 (Cert HE, Dip HE & BSc)
• An Introduction to Research Methods (20 credits; compulsory)
• Children’s Mental Health and Development (20 credits; compulsory)
• Introduction to Mental Health (20 credits; compulsory)
• Learning in the Digital Era (20 credits; compulsory; Graduate Attributes Framework module)
• Professional Skills for Mental Health (20 credits; compulsory)
• Stress, Coping and Resilience (20 credits; compulsory).
Year Two – Level 5 (Dip HE & BSc)
• Addiction, Substance Abuse and Psychological Dependencies (20 credits; compulsory)
• Applied Research Skills (20 credits; compulsory)
• Counselling Skills and Approaches (40 credits; compulsory)
• Culture and Community (20 credits; compulsory)
• Treatment Models and Approaches (20 credits; compulsory).
Year Three – Level 6 (BSc)
• Current Debates in Mental Health (20 credits; compulsory)
• Independent Research Project (40 credits; compulsory)
• Mental Health and the Ageing Population (20 credits; compulsory)
• Mental Health Education (20 credits; compulsory)
• Work-based Learning Project (20 credits; compulsory).
Entry Criteria
Typical offers are made for 64 UCAS tariff points for the BSc Mental Health programme.
The BSc Mental Health is suitable for a broad range of students, including A-Level and Access students wishing to go into the sector and also current or previous workers who would either like to formalise their experience into a qualification or progress in their chosen field.
Students with experience may not require UCAS points but must demonstrate relevant experience and competencies to undertake a qualification at a higher education level.
ENTRY REQUIRED DOCUMENTS
Home Office Share Code
For EU students only.
IF no Qualification
Please provide CV with at least 2 years of work experience, and employee reference letter.
Assessment
ASSESSMENT METHODS
1. INTERNAL ENGLISH TEST if you don't have an English accredited certificate
2. Academic Interview
Assessment
Programme assessments have been designed to enable students to demonstrate a range of skills and knowledge, supporting students to develop their academic skills and confidence. Example assessments will include presentations, health promotion leaflets, awareness-raising literature, traditional essays, portfolios, and applied research projects.
The aims of the assessment procedures are clearly intended to support and assess the students’ progress.
Career Opportunities
This programme has a specific focus on developing relevant employability skills and subject-specific knowledge for a broad range of employment and career opportunities within the wide field of health-care service provision.
With the NHS being the largest employer in Wales and the focus of Mental Health on the Welsh and Central Government Agenda, this programme can help not only develop a strong set of employability skills that can help individuals enter a range of mental health-related professions but also provide an attractive opportunity for continuing professional development for those already working within these professional fields.
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