Mental Health and Wellbeing - Foundation Degree (FdA) with Optional Integrated Foundation Entry
- Approved by:
- University of Central Lancashire (UCLan)
- Start:
- September
- Location:
- University Centre and Healthcare Campus
- Level:
- 3+
- Institution code:
- H65
- UCAS code:
- B760
Course Details
This Foundation Degree with Optional Integrated Foundation Entry is designed for those who want to study for the foundation degree but don’t have the necessary formal qualifications to start just yet. The foundation entry modules include: Academic Writing and Studying in H&SC, Learning Development and Using ICT to Present Information, Developing Skills for Delivering H&SC, Measuring Health and Wellbeing, Foundations in Anatomy, Physiology, Pathology and Disease and Developing Professional Skills for Delivering H&SC.
The course goes on to provide students with the opportunity to develop an awareness and skills for caring for those with mental health conditions and has been written in close collaboration with students and industry professionals.
The main focus will be developing your knowledge and understanding of key concepts in mental health with emphasis on demonstrating your ability to work independently and with others. A range of lectures, seminars and workshops will be delivered so that you become familiar with mental health promotion, provision and practice. You will also have the opportunity to explore a wide range of mental health conditions and interventions.
In the final year of the course, you will be you will be further developing your knowledge and understanding including approaches to management and leadership skills, research methods, rehabilitation practice and therapeutic communication and counselling skills. You will have the opportunity to build a professional portfolio based on your own reflective practice. Insight into the research process will allow you to recognise health trends helping you to fully comprehend and appreciate research in the field of mental health and wellbeing.
Visiting lecturers and guest speakers will support you in recognising industry standards and encourage you to apply theory to practice.
Teaching and learning on the course will be delivered through a range of lectures, workshops, research seminars, group work and independent research.
Guest speakers from different areas of mental health and wellbeing will facilitate professional lectures and Q&A sessions.
On successful completion of the Foundation Degree (FdA) qualification, potential career paths may include:
- Support Worker - Mental Health
- Child/Youth Worker
- Care Coodinator
- Rehabilitation Support Work
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We welcome applications from mature students (aged 21 years or above). Even if you don't have the entry requirements, you may have gained knowledge and skills from relevant work or life experience, so we would consider your application on an individual basis.
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We want to make your university education as flexible and affordable as possible. We offer a number of financial support options to help you go further by staying local. You don’t need to pay for your tuition fees up front - Tuition Fee Loans cover university or college tuition fees and are paid direct to the university or college, by Student Finance England.
=== They are available to all eligible students regardless of household income. The amount you pay back is dependent on how much you earn. You may also be eligible for a Maintenance Loan to help support your living costs. For more information, visit www.gov.uk/student-finance
Yes. We have a dedicated team of staff on hand to help guide you through the admissions process, from selecting the right course, to completing your UCAS application and applying for financial support.
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It should be noted that all courses are subject to periodic review, usually every five years, by the awarding partner organisations. Any potential planned changes made to course content following such reviews shall be communicated on the University Centre website and in writing to individual students / applicants.
While we make every effort to ensure that timetables are as student-friendly as possible, scheduled teaching can take place any day of the week.
