30Nov
Undergraduate This course is subject to validation. You can still apply for this course while it is being approved.
University Centre South Essex has participated in the Teaching Excellence Framework. These ratings were awarded in 2023, for four years.
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Course summary
The FdSc and BSc (Hons) Mental Health and Well-Being programmes will provide you with the opportunity to develop the theoretical knowledge, application and skills required to work effectively with individuals with a variety of complex mental health conditions and disorders. These qualifications will enable you to work in the NHS, private, voluntary or independent sectors, as well as within roles that promote well-being and positive behaviour change. Each programme will be delivered through a combination of lectures, seminars, practical skills workshops, group activities and independent research activities, enriched by a programme of guest speakers from different areas of mental health and well-being who will support students to recognize industry standards, and to apply theory to practice. The FdSc Mental Health and Well-Being includes a mandatory practice learning element in Year 2 of the programme. This is designed to enable and support students to apply the theoretical and conceptual components of the programme to practice within an appropriate workplace setting (such as mental health charities, for example MIND, the Samaritans), community mental health services, health and care settings). Students will be required to reflect upon their professional practice, and identify how they can develop and enhance this within their individual workplace. There is a dedicated Practice Learning team to support students with the placement process
Modules
Year one modules (Level 4) • Perspectives in Mental Health • Health and Wellbeing in Children and Young People • Health and Wellbeing in Adults and Older People • Introduction to Mental Health Law and Policy • Developing Work Related Skills • Introduction to Health and Wellbeing Year two modules (Level 5) • Difference and Diversity in Mental Health and Wellbeing • Mental Health Policy, Promotion, Provision, and Practice • Qualitative and Quantitative Research for Mental Health and Wellbeing • Behaviour Change for Health • Psychology of Mental Health and Mental Disorders • Practice Learning 1
Assessment method
You will be taught through a combination of lectures, seminars and workshops which enable you to discuss and develop your understanding of independent learning. A range of appropriate facilities including the library and online learning resources the Learning Resource Centre and the Forum supports your independent learning. You will receive on-going feedback as part of your one-to-one sessions with your unit teachers. You will also receive summative feedback on all formal assessments undertaken by coursework. Feedback is intended to help you learn and you are encouraged to discuss it with your unit leader. Feedback can be given in a range of different ways in order to accommodate a variety of learning styles and aptitudes including group critiques, recorded verbal feedback and written feedback. Feedback on the Final Major Project/Dissertation module in Year three is provided throughout and through supervision meetings as scheduled.
How to apply
29Jan
This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.
Application codes
- Course code:
- B760
- Institution code:
- S43
- Campus name:
- University Centre Southend
- Campus code:
- S
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
UCAS Tariff - 64 points
Access to HE Diploma - M: 15 credits
GCSE/National 4/National 5
Additional entry requirements
Criminal records declaration (DBS/Disclosure Scotland)
English language requirements
| Test | Grade | Additional details |
|---|---|---|
| IELTS (Academic) | 6 | IELTS 6.0 with a minimum 5.5 in each band |
Student Outcomes
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Fees and funding
Tuition fees
| International | £17930 | Year 1 |
| England | £8500 | Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £8500 | Year 1 |
| Scotland | £8500 | Year 1 |
| Wales | £8500 | Year 1 |
| EU | £17930 | Year 1 |
Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website .
Additional fee information
Students will be required to complete an enhanced DBS check for the purposes of their practice learning activities in Years 2 and 3 of the programmes. The costs of travel to and from placement settings will not be included in the cost of the course fees.
Provider information
University Centre South Essex
Luker Road
Southend
SS1 1ND