Mental Health FdSc

This nationally recognised qualification is suitable for anyone working or wanting to work to improve the mental health and psychological well-being of people and to work with their families and carers in a range of health and social care settings.

The Foundation degree develops knowledge and skills that employers are looking for across the spectrum of mental health services. It is a recognised qualification in its own right, contributing to personal and career development and has been developed with local and regional employers.

The course has a strong vocational focus and prepares you for work to support and promote mental health and well-being in health and social care, both statutory and non-statutory.

The taught component of the course will normally be delivered one day a week across two semesters per year. A significant component of the course must be made up of work-based learning. Students who are not in suitable employment will need to seek a placement in a mental health setting one day a week for the duration of the course.

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UCAS is the central organisation through which applications are processed for entry onto full-time undergraduate courses in Higher Education in the UK.

Mental Health FdSc L515 FdSc/MH

For the latest information, check the UCAS website at www.ucas.com

Study options

The degree can be studied either full or part-time over a minimum of two years and a maximum of five years

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Admissions Office
01905 855111
admissions@worc.ac.uk

60 UCAS Tariff points

An Enhanced Criminal Records Bureau disclosure is required for this course, plus an Occupational Health check

Modules

Introduction to Study Skills
Interpersonal Skills and Therapeutic Communication
Understanding Health
Improving Service Quality
Politics, Policy & Empowerment
Values, Attitudes, & Inequalities
Theory into Practice, Work-based Learning
Social Research Methodologies, Methods and Processes
Experiences of Mental Distress
Interventions in Mental Distress
Literature Review Module
Negotiated Contract Module
Team Working & Enabling Others
Individual Project
Work-based Learning

Assessment

Wide variety of assessment types, including coursework assignments, reflective practice and portfolio work, individual and group presentations, case studies, leaflets, posters, reports and practical assessment.

Briony Williams

Course Leader, Mental Health FdSc

“The Foundation degree in mental health is a relevant and practical course for those who want to increase their knowledge and understanding of mental health issues.”

Academic department

Institute of Health & Society

“The University is a leading innovator in the fields of health and social care. Unique appointments such as the UK’s first professors of perinatal education and tissue viability demonstrate our commitment to research excellence.”
Louise Jones, Head of Institute

Employability

There should be opportunities in the health and caring professions and in statutory, voluntary and private organisations.

On completion, you are eligible to apply for direct entry to the third year of the Undergraduate Modular Scheme at the University of Worcester on Social Welfare BA (Hons) and Health related Top-up degrees.

Health & Society News

University's Health Leader Takes on Two Influential Roles - Tuesday, 22 May 2012

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Nursing Students Receive Vital Training in Working with People Living with Dementia - Wednesday, 25 April 2012

First year nursing students at the University of Worcester are to take part in a one-day conference about working with people living with dementia.
Student Nurses Walk Five Miles Between University and Hospital for Cancer Research UK - Monday, 23 April 2012

Seven student nurses from the University of Worcester under took a five mile charity walk after being inspired by their studies.