The Foundation Degree in Mental Health and Wellbeing is primarily aimed at those working or wanting to work within the health and social care sector and is suitable for individuals from a variety of organisations and settings, including both the statutory and voluntary services. The programme is ideal for anyone interested in supporting the psychological wellbeing of individuals, families and their support networks. The FdSc Mental health and Wellbeing aims to develop and nurture the necessary skills needed to establish routines and initiate, integrate, and safeguard person centred care in daily practice to ensure systematic and consistent practice.
Course Details - Modules
Level 4
Introduction to Human Anatomy and Physiology Introduction to Mental Health Social Policy
Higher Learning Skills Communication in Mental Health Practice Psychosocial Perspectives and Care Practice
Level 5
Decision Making, Ethics and the Law in Mental Health Practice Foundations in physical health Working in Healthcare Settings
Assessment Risk in Mental Health Practice Voices and Choices Research Skills for Mental Health Practice
Course Details – Assessment Method
The programme will be delivered through blended learning, a combination of campus-based face-to-face sessions alongside online sessions. Full-time students would be required to engage for one day a week; part time students one evening per week.
At the heart of the design is a strong link with the local community where students will be required to gain a total of 200, paid or voluntary, work-place hours over the duration of the programme, giving real world relevance to student learning.
Course Details – Professional Bodies
Professional Bodies are not listed for this Course.
How to Apply
26 January 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:
L5G6
Institution code:
N64
Campus Name:
University Centre North Lincolnshire
Campus code:
Points of Entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
Year 1
Entry Requirements for Advanced Entry (Year 2 and Beyond)
Entry Requirements for Advanced Entry are not listed for this Course.
International applicants
Standard Qualification Requirements
Applicants with no recent experience of academic study will be required to submit a pre-assessment task such as; a 500-word exercise to gain entry onto the programme. Students will also be encouraged to attend ‘bitesize’ sessions throughout the summer to prepare them for the academic year.
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Minimum Qualification Requirements
Minimum Further Information are not listed for this Course.
English language requirements
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Grade
AdditionalDetails
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Unistats information
Student satisfaction :
91%
Employment after 15 months (Most common jobs):
0%
Go onto work and study:
0%
Fees and funding
EU
7650.0
Year 1
England
7650.0
Year 1
Northern Ireland
7650.0
Year 1
Scotland
7650.0
Year 1
Wales
7650.0
Year 1
Channel Islands
7650.0
Year 1
Additional Fee Information
Additional Fee Information are not listed for this Course.
Provider information
Kingsway
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Scunthorpe
DN17 1AJ
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