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UndergraduateCourse summary
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.
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) • Professional Skills for Mental Health (20 credits; compulsory) • Stress, Coping and Resilience (20 credits; compulsory) • Study Skills for Psychology (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).
Assessment method
The assessment strategy for each module has been designed to enable students to demonstrate achievement through a variety of traditional and innovative assessment methods, culminating in a work-based learning placement and an Independent Research Project in the final year of study. There are no examinations within this programme.
How to apply
31Jan
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:
- 7HL3
- Institution code:
- T80
- Campus name:
- SA1 Waterfront Campus, Swansea
- Campus code:
- T
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
UCAS Tariff - 64 points
Additional entry requirements
Criminal records declaration (DBS/Disclosure Scotland)
Student Outcomes
Operated by the Office for Students
Employment after 15 months (Most common jobs)
Go onto work and study
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Fees and funding
Tuition fees
| EU | £9000 | Year 1 |
| England | £9000 | Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £9000 | Year 1 |
| Scotland | £9000 | Year 1 |
| Wales | £9000 | Year 1 |
| Channel Islands | £9000 | Year 1 |
| International | £13500 | 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
No additional fees or cost information has been supplied for this course, please contact the provider directly.
Provider information
University of Wales Trinity Saint David
College Road
Carmarthen
SA31 3EP