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Mental Health (Full-time) (BSc Hons)

Swansea
3 Years Full-time
64 UCAS Points

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.

Course details

Start date:
Study modes:
  • Full-time
  • Blended (On-campus)
Language:
  • English
Institution code:
T80
UCAS code:
7HL3
Course length:
3 Years Full-time
Entry requirements:
64 UCAS Points

Tuition Fees 2023/24 and 24/25
Home (Full-time): £9,000 per year
Overseas (Full-time): £13,500 per year

Why choose this course?

01
Dedicated Psychology labs that encourage critical thinking, problem-solving and research skills.
02
Enhancing understanding of the link between theoretical concepts and practical applications.
03
Assisting and guiding students at every level through lectures, small group seminars and workshops.

What you will learn

The BSc Mental Health degree is designed to provide students with comprehensive knowledge and understanding of how and why individuals may develop mental health difficulties. Delivered through a flexible learning pathway, consisting of mainly weekend delivery; both on-campus and online, the programme explores how we can help prevent, reduce and support such individuals in a variety of individual and group settings within the field of mental health.

The programme has also been specifically structured to incorporate strong employability and professional skills, including a strong focus on small group work and a module offering work placement hours. The programme is structured around a coherent development of theoretical understanding, practical and research skills, and ethical and professional issues pertinent to the field of mental health and wellbeing.

Within a supportive environment, students can choose to enrol on the full BSc degree pathway or may wish to enrol on the level four Certificate of Higher Education before considering moving to the Diploma of Higher Education or the full degree.

Compulsory

Children's mental health and development

(20 credits)

An Introduction to Research Methods

(20 credits)

Introduction to Mental Health

(20 credits)

Stress, Coping and Resilience

(20 credits)

Professional Skills for Mental Health

(20 credits)

Study Skills for Psychology

(20 credits)

Compulsory

Treatment Models and Approaches

(20 credits)

Culture and Community

(20 credits)

Applied Research Skills

(20 credits)

Addiction, Substance Abuse and Psychological Dependencies

(20 credits)

Counselling Skills and Approaches

(40 credits)

Compulsory

Mental Health Education

(20 credits)

Mental health and the ageing population

(20 credits)

Independent Research Project

(30 credits)

Work-based learning project

(30 credits)

Current Debates in Mental Health

(20 credits)

Course Disclaimer

  • We listen to student feedback and insights from industry and from professionals to ensure that course content is high-quality and up-to-date, and that it offers the best possible preparation for your future career or study goals. 

    For this reason, there might be modifications to the content of your course over time, to keep up to date with changes in the subject area or in the sector. If a module is no longer running, we’ll make sure to keep you informed, and work with you to choose a different suitable module.

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Staff

Our People

You will be taught and supported by a wide range of professional staff and teams here to help you get the university experience you are looking for. Our teaching staff were ranked 2nd in Wales for assessments and feedback (NSS 2023) meaning the comments you get back from your work will help you learn. Our commitment to your learning has seen our students us as Top 10 in the UK for Lecturers and Teaching Quality. Find out more about our academic staff who teach across our courses. 

Accommodation

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Swansea Accommodation

Swansea has a huge student population, and the variety of accommodation available will leave you feeling spoilt for choice. Various purpose-built student accommodation providers provide accommodation in Swansea, and the accommodation team can guide you through your options. It will offer ongoing support throughout your time as a UWTSD student.

Further information

  • Typical offers are made for 64 UCAS tariff points for the BSc Mental Health programme.

    The BSc Mental Health is suitable for a broad range of students, including A-Level and Access students wishing to go into the sector and also current or previous workers who would either like to formalise their experience into a qualification or progress in their chosen field.  

    Students with experience may not require UCAS points but must demonstrate relevant experience and competencies to undertake a qualification at a higher education level.

  • Programme assessments have been designed to enable students to demonstrate a range of skills and knowledge, supporting students to develop their academic skills and confidence.  Example assessments will include presentations, health promotion leaflets, awareness-raising literature, traditional essays, portfolios, and applied research projects.

    The aims of the assessment procedures are clearly intended to support and assess the students’ progress. 

  • Students may be required to apply for and obtain a UWTSD Enhanced Disclosure Barring Check (DBS). The fee for this is dependent on the DBS; it is currently approximately £44.

    The department also offers students optional opportunities to partake in visits beyond the campus. The costs of these optional visits and activities are incurred by the students.

  • You may be eligible for funding to help support your study. To find out about scholarships, bursaries and other funding opportunities that are available, please visit our Bursaries and Scholarships section.

  • This programme has a specific focus on developing relevant employability skills and subject-specific knowledge for a broad range of employment and career opportunities within the wide field of health-care service provision.

    With the NHS being the largest employer in Wales and the focus of Mental Health on the Welsh and Central Government Agenda, this programme can help not only develop a strong set of employability skills that can help individuals enter a range of mental health-related professions but also provide an attractive opportunity for continuing professional development for those already working within these professional fields.

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