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Mental Health and Wellbeing

Entry requirements


A level

C,D,D-B,B,C

Accepted alongside A-Levels as part of overall 80-112 UCAS Tariff requirement.

80-112 UCAS Tariff points

80-112 UCAS Tariff points

Accepted as part of overall 80-112 UCAS Tariff requirement.

80-112 UCAS Tariff points from International Baccalaureate Certificates

80-112 UCAS Tariff points

Accepted alongside Irish Leaving Certificate Higher Level as part of overall 80-112 UCAS Tariff requirement.

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)

MMP-DMM

80-112 UCAS Tariff points

80-112 UCAS Tariff points

UCAS Tariff

80-112

Accepted as part of overall 80-112 UCAS Tariff point requirement.

About this course


Course option

3years

Full-time | 2024

Subject

Health studies

Why choose this course?

This course is ideal for those wishing to work in the field of mental health and wellbeing, or who already work in the area but want to develop their knowledge and understanding to ensure that their practice is current and evidence based.

The current mental health and wellbeing landscape is dynamic and evolving as it adapts and responds to the changing world around us and the mental health needs of individuals, communities and societies. Exploring the link between mental, social and physical health, this course looks at the social determinants of mental health and wellbeing, the roots of inequality, the need for social justice for those experiencing mental ill-health and how contemporary mental health practice can channel the positive benefits of social connection to help individuals build happy healthy lives.

This course is ideal for those wishing to work in the field of mental health and wellbeing, or who already work in the area but want to develop their knowledge and understanding to ensure that their practice is current and evidence based.

This course:

- Develops a rounded understanding of the health, mental health and wellbeing of individuals and communities

- Involves 180 hours of work-based learning which you can tailor to your own area(s) of interest

- Has strong links with local employers

- Includes personal and professional development modules which help you develop a full CV and key skills for employability

- Offers a peer mentor scheme, providing support from and to other students

*is part of a subject area rated 1st in the UK for satisfaction with feedback with the course in the Health Professions subject league tables, The Guardian University Guide 2023.

*is part of a subject area rated 6th in UK for teaching quality and 8th in the UK for student experience in the Subjects Allied to Medicine subject league tables, Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2022.

*is as part of the CHA3 subject group ranked 1st out of Welsh universities for learning opportunities, learning resources and assessment and feedback in the National Student Survey 2022.

Key course features:
- Opportunity to expand your knowledge and understanding according to your particular area of interest.

- Delivered by academics from a range of backgrounds, which means that you will be part of a diverse community of practice.

- Consideration of the links between physical, mental and social health.

- A balance of theory and practice-orientated modules allow you to develop a rounded skills base.

- Work-based experience, which you can tailor to your own area/s of interest, in years two and three of the programme.

- Opportunities to take part in additional relevant events and volunteering within the wider University, giving you a full portfolio of experience on graduation.

Modules

What you will study

YEAR 1 (LEVEL 4)
MODULES

Study Skills and Personal Development (Core): This module will enable students to develop key knowledge and skills for learning in Higher Education and working in health, mental health and wellbeing settings, as well as support them to set goals for personal, academic and professional development.

Health of the Nation: State of Play (Core): This module will introduce students to the ‘state’ of people’s health in local and national contexts, identifying common physical and mental health problems and their and risk factors, as well as the sectors in which they are usually treated.

Health, Wellbeing and the Body (Core): This module will provide students with knowledge and understanding of the functioning of the body, including key health behaviours that help to maintain normal physiology, and the signs and symptoms of common physical and mental health problems.

Health Inequalities and Social Justice (Core): This module will enable students to recognise inequalities in health, mental health and wellbeing and understand their personal role in contributing to the social justice agenda.

Key Concepts in Health, Mental Health and Wellbeing (Core): This module will provide students with a grounding in key theoretical concepts needed to study public health, mental health and wellbeing, encouraging them to question common assumptions and develop a more reality congruent understanding of concepts and issues.

YEAR 2 (LEVEL 5)
MODULES

Mental Health Law and Policy (Core)
Mental Health and the Body (Core)
Personal and Professional Development (Core)
Health Behaviour across the Life Course (Core)
Preparing for Real World Research in Health (Core)
Strategies for Health Improvement and Promotion (Core)

YEAR 3 (LEVEL 6)
MODULES

Mental Health - Cultural and Societal Perspectives (Core)
Approaches and Theories for Contemporary Mental Health Practice (Core)
Skills and Settings for Contemporary Mental Health Practice (Core)
Developing Practice and Preparing for Employment (Core)
Doing Real World Research in Health (Core)

The information listed in this section is an overview of the academic content of the programme that will take the form of either core or option modules. Modules are designated as core or option in accordance with professional body requirements and internal academic framework review, so may be subject to change.

Assessment methods

Teaching & Assessment

You will be taught using a variety of active learning methods, including discussions, case studies, lectures, quizzes, and forums

Assessments on this programme are varied, allowing you to develop and showcase a range of skills. They include portfolios, talks, essays, reflective writing, presentations, simulations and an exam.

For each 20 credit module you will receive 36 active learning and teaching hours during year one (level four), and 30 hours at year two (level five) and 24 at level 6. You will also be expected to complete independent study including key reading

If students complete a foundation year (Year 0/level three) they will receive 40 hours active learning and teaching hours per 20 credit module.

Wrexham Glyndŵr University is committed to supporting our students to maximise their academic potential.

We offer workshops and support sessions in areas such as academic writing, effective note-making and preparing for assignments. Students can book appointments with academic skills tutors dedicated to helping deal with the practicalities of university work. Our Student Support section has more information on the help available.

In terms of particular needs, the University’s Inclusion team can provide appropriate guidance and support should any students require reasonable adjustments to be made because of a recognised prevailing disability, medical condition, or specific learning difference.

Tuition fees

Select where you currently live to see what you'll pay:

England
£9,000
per year
Northern Ireland
£9,000
per year
Scotland
£9,000
per year
Wales
£9,000
per year

The Uni


Course location:

Wrexham (Main Campus)

Department:

School of Social and Life Sciences

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What students say


We've crunched the numbers to see if overall student satisfaction here is high, medium or low compared to students studying this subject(s) at other universities.

81%
Health studies

How do students rate their degree experience?

The stats below relate to the general subject area/s at this university, not this specific course. We show this where there isn’t enough data about the course, or where this is the most detailed info available to us.

Health studies

Teaching and learning

81%
Staff make the subject interesting
81%
Staff are good at explaining things
94%
Ideas and concepts are explored in-depth
81%
Opportunities to apply what I've learned

Assessment and feedback

Feedback on work has been timely
Feedback on work has been helpful
Staff are contactable when needed
Good advice available when making study choices

Resources and organisation

75%
Library resources
94%
IT resources
87%
Course specific equipment and facilities
88%
Course is well organised and has run smoothly

Student voice

Staff value students' opinions
Feel part of a community on my course

Who studies this subject and how do they get on?

100%
UK students
0%
International students
5%
Male students
95%
Female students
57%
2:1 or above
32%
First year drop out rate

Most popular A-Levels studied (and grade achieved)

C
C
C

After graduation


The stats in this section relate to the general subject area/s at this university – not this specific course. We show this where there isn't enough data about the course, or where this is the most detailed info available to us.

Health studies

What are graduates doing after six months?

This is what graduates told us they were doing (and earning), shortly after completing their course. We've crunched the numbers to show you if these immediate prospects are high, medium or low, compared to those studying this subject/s at other universities.

100%
med
Employed or in further education

Top job areas of graduates

71%
Welfare professionals
11%
Welfare and housing associate professionals
7%
Caring personal services

What about your long term prospects?

Looking further ahead, below is a rough guide for what graduates went on to earn.

Health studies

The graph shows median earnings of graduates who achieved a degree in this subject area one, three and five years after graduating from here.

£24k

£24k

£27k

£27k

£26k

£26k

Note: this data only looks at employees (and not those who are self-employed or also studying) and covers a broad sample of graduates and the various paths they've taken, which might not always be a direct result of their degree.

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