BSc (Hons) Mental Health and Wellbeing
BSc (Hons) Mental Health and Wellbeing
(With or Without Foundation Year)
Programme Overview
This degree prepares students to address contemporary mental health challenges through:
Evidence-based interventions
Policy-aware practice
Community-focused approaches
Digital wellbeing strategies
Foundation Year Option: For students needing academic preparation before degree-level study
Programme Focus
This degree develops professionals capable of addressing mental health challenges across multiple levels:
Individual (psychological interventions)
Organisational (workplace wellbeing strategies)
Societal (policy and community development)
Core Learning Themes
Theoretical Foundations
Critical analysis of mental health policies (Mental Health Act, Care Act)
Bio-psycho-social models of wellbeing
Trauma-informed approaches
Professional Practice
Risk assessment frameworks (Safeguarding, Suicide Prevention)
Evidence-based interventions (CBT, Mindfulness)
Ethical decision-making in complex cases
Contemporary Challenges
Digital mental health innovations
Mental health in gig economy workplaces
Cultural competence in diverse communities
Research Literacy
Critical appraisal of mental health data
Service evaluation methodologies
Participatory action research
Programme Structure
Foundation Year (Integrated Pathway)
Research Literacy
Professional Communication
Data Analysis for Health Sciences
Introduction to Mental Health Systems
Year 1: Fundamental Concepts
Academic & Professional Development
Mental Health in Social Context
Psychological Resilience Theories
Positive Psychology Applications
Year 2: Applied Practice
Developmental Mental Health (0-25 yrs)
Adult Mental Health Conditions
Organisational Wellbeing Strategies
Practitioner Skills Lab
Year 3: Advanced Specialisation
Capstone Project (60cr)
Media Representations of Mental Health
Global Mental Health Disparities
Community Placement (100 hours)
Professional Outcomes
Immediate Graduate Roles
Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner (IAPT)
Community Mental Health Officer
Workplace Wellbeing Consultant
Mental Health Advocacy Worker
Further Study Pathways
MSc Clinical Psychology
PGDip Social Work
PGCE Mental Health Education
Sector Opportunities
✓ NHS Talking Therapies
✓ Third-sector organisations (Mind, Rethink)
✓ Corporate wellbeing providers
✓ Local authority public health teams
Entry Requirements
Standard Entry
112 UCAS points (BCC A-Level/DMM BTEC)
GCSE English & Science (Grade 4+)
Foundation Year Entry
64 UCAS points (DEE A-Level/MPP BTEC)
All Applicants
Enhanced DBS clearance
IELTS 6.0 (5.5 all bands) for international students
Holistic admissions consider relevant experience in care/mental health roles
Why Choose This Programme?
Dual Accreditation: Prepares for BPS and CMI recognition
London Advantage: Partnerships with 20+ NHS trusts and charities
Tech-Enabled Learning: VR mental health simulation labs
Employment Focus: 80% of 2023 graduates secured mental health roles
“Our students co-designed anti-stigma campaigns now used in 30 London schools.”