Course Summary

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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English Language Entry Requirement Information are not listed for this Course.

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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