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Designed to meet the UK’s urgent need for a skilled, non-clinical mental health workforce, this innovative degree prepares students to support mental health and wellbeing across the life course. The BSc (Hons) Mental Health and Wellbeing is ideal for those passionate about inclusive, person-centred care and who want to make a difference in their communities.
You'll explore key issues including young people’s mental health, dementia, social inequality, digital wellbeing, and the impacts of trauma and adversity.
Throughout the course, you'll complete over 440 hours of placement and gain practical skills in safeguarding, advocacy, communication, and inclusive intervention. You'll also earn professional certifications like Mental Health First Aid (MHFA), preparing you for real-world roles in education, housing, social care, and community services.
This programme is co-designed with employers and Experts by Experience to ensure relevance, authenticity, and strong employability outcomes. Whether you want to become a wellbeing practitioner, peer support worker, or youth mental health advocate, this degree offers the knowledge and experience to launch a meaningful, future-focused career.
Programme overview
Main Subject
Social Work
Degree
BSc
Study Level
Undergraduate
Study Mode
On Campus
Designed to meet the UK’s urgent need for a skilled, non-clinical mental health workforce, this innovative degree prepares students to support mental health and wellbeing across the life course. The BSc (Hons) Mental Health and Wellbeing is ideal for those passionate about inclusive, person-centred care and who want to make a difference in their communities.
You'll explore key issues including young people’s mental health, dementia, social inequality, digital wellbeing, and the impacts of trauma and adversity.
Throughout the course, you'll complete over 440 hours of placement and gain practical skills in safeguarding, advocacy, communication, and inclusive intervention. You'll also earn professional certifications like Mental Health First Aid (MHFA), preparing you for real-world roles in education, housing, social care, and community services.
This programme is co-designed with employers and Experts by Experience to ensure relevance, authenticity, and strong employability outcomes. Whether you want to become a wellbeing practitioner, peer support worker, or youth mental health advocate, this degree offers the knowledge and experience to launch a meaningful, future-focused career.
Admission Requirements
6+
72+
Applicants must meet one of the following:
· A-levels : Grade profile of CCC
· T-levels : Pass with a core component grade C
· BTEC : Extended Diploma or combination of smaller BTECs with an overall grade of MMM
· Access to HE Diploma : Minimum 96 UCAS Tariff points, including 15 Level 3 credits at Distinction
· Other Level 3 Qualifications : Minimum of 96 UCAS Tariff points
3 Years
Sep
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Mental Health and Wellbeing BSc (Hons)
Summer Row, Birmingham, United Kingdom
36 monthsProgramme duration
Social WorkMain Subject Area
Programme overview
Main Subject
Social Work
Degree
BSc
Study Level
Undergraduate
Study Mode
On Campus
Designed to meet the UK’s urgent need for a skilled, non-clinical mental health workforce, this innovative degree prepares students to support mental health and wellbeing across the life course. The BSc (Hons) Mental Health and Wellbeing is ideal for those passionate about inclusive, person-centred care and who want to make a difference in their communities.
You'll explore key issues including young people’s mental health, dementia, social inequality, digital wellbeing, and the impacts of trauma and adversity.
Throughout the course, you'll complete over 440 hours of placement and gain practical skills in safeguarding, advocacy, communication, and inclusive intervention. You'll also earn professional certifications like Mental Health First Aid (MHFA), preparing you for real-world roles in education, housing, social care, and community services.
This programme is co-designed with employers and Experts by Experience to ensure relevance, authenticity, and strong employability outcomes. Whether you want to become a wellbeing practitioner, peer support worker, or youth mental health advocate, this degree offers the knowledge and experience to launch a meaningful, future-focused career.
Programme overview
Main Subject
Social Work
Degree
BSc
Study Level
Undergraduate
Study Mode
On Campus
Designed to meet the UK’s urgent need for a skilled, non-clinical mental health workforce, this innovative degree prepares students to support mental health and wellbeing across the life course. The BSc (Hons) Mental Health and Wellbeing is ideal for those passionate about inclusive, person-centred care and who want to make a difference in their communities.
You'll explore key issues including young people’s mental health, dementia, social inequality, digital wellbeing, and the impacts of trauma and adversity.
Throughout the course, you'll complete over 440 hours of placement and gain practical skills in safeguarding, advocacy, communication, and inclusive intervention. You'll also earn professional certifications like Mental Health First Aid (MHFA), preparing you for real-world roles in education, housing, social care, and community services.
This programme is co-designed with employers and Experts by Experience to ensure relevance, authenticity, and strong employability outcomes. Whether you want to become a wellbeing practitioner, peer support worker, or youth mental health advocate, this degree offers the knowledge and experience to launch a meaningful, future-focused career.
Admission Requirements
Applicants must meet one of the following:
· A-levels : Grade profile of CCC
· T-levels : Pass with a core component grade C
· BTEC : Extended Diploma or combination of smaller BTECs with an overall grade of MMM
· Access to HE Diploma : Minimum 96 UCAS Tariff points, including 15 Level 3 credits at Distinction
· Other Level 3 Qualifications : Minimum of 96 UCAS Tariff points
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