Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner at University of Central Lancashire - UCAS

Course summary

Course Overview Are you passionate about helping people? This course will give you get the unique skills and experience to channel that vocation. This will put you on the path to working in the field of mental health as an accredited Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner (PWP). Why study with us

  • You’ll be able to qualify on a BPS accredited course.
  • Develop the skills and knowledge you need to work with people who are experiencing common mental health problems. You’ll get to apply this knowledge during a clinical placement in your final year.
  • This is the only Undergraduate Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner training course in the UK.
What you'll do
  • Develop an in-depth understanding of contemporary issues in psychological wellbeing.
  • You’ll gain a qualification which is accredited by the British Psychological Society (BPS). This means it follows their Code of Ethics and Conduct.
  • We’ll encourage you to engage in lifelong learning and develop your understanding of the value of research in education.
Accreditations
  • This course is accredited by the BPS, the learned and professional body, incorporated by the Royal Charter, for Psychology in the UK. We will provide you with the breadth and depth of knowledge that allows you to graduate with Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership (GBC) provided you achieve at least a lower second class honours degree.
Future Careers This course will prepare you to become a professional practitioner in the field of Mental Health and Psychological Wellbeing, leading into a range of professions including: primary care mental health services (NHS or charity), prisons, occupational health, and student wellbeing and support.

Modules

Please visit The University of Central Lancashire’s website for the latest information about our modules.


How to apply

You can no longer submit a new application for courses starting in 2023.

If you already have a 2023 application and are in Clearing, you can add this course as a Clearing choice – contact the university or college first to check they have places.

Application codes

Course code:
PW10
Institution code:
C30
Campus name:
Main Site
Campus code:
U

Points of entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

  • Year 1

Entry requirements

Qualification requirements

Additional entry requirements

Interview

Other

A Criminal records declaration (DBS/Disclosure Scotland) is required for this course


English language requirements

TestGradeAdditional details
IELTS (Academic)6with no component score less than 5.5 (To have been taken within two years of the course commencement date)

Student Outcomes

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45%
Employment after 15 months (Most common jobs)
65%
Go onto work and study

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Fees and funding

Tuition fees

England £9250 Year 1
Northern Ireland £9250 Year 1
Scotland £9250 Year 1
Wales £9250 Year 1
Channel Islands £9250 Year 1

Additional fee information

*subject only to annual increase in line with UK Retail Price Index inflation rate
Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner at University of Central Lancashire - UCAS