Mental Health and Wellbeing
About Mental Health and Wellbeing
This course is designed to prepare students for careers in the evolving and impactful field of mental health and wellbeing. It focuses on developing core skills in understanding, supporting, and promoting psychological wellness across diverse populations.
Quick Facts
Course Overview
Students will explore the biological, psychological, and social determinants of mental health while learning evidence-based approaches to intervention and support. The course also examines policy, ethics, and cultural perspectives, ensuring graduates can work effectively in community, healthcare, and organisational contexts. You will engage in practical activities, case studies, and placements that build your ability to provide empathetic, informed, and professional mental health support. The curriculum integrates digital wellbeing tools and considers the impact of contemporary challenges such as workplace stress, social media, and global health crises. This degree is ideal for those seeking to work in mental health services, wellbeing promotion, or related areas in healthcare, education, and social care.
Modules
- Communication Skills
- Data Skills
- Research Methods
- Professional Development
- Foundations of Mental Health and Wellbeing
- Introduction to Psychology
- Human Growth and Development
- Public Health and Society
- Academic and Professional Skills
- Mental Health Interventions and Therapies
- Understanding Mental Illness and Recovery
- Policy, Law, and Ethics in Mental Health
- Research Methods in Health and Social Care
- Community and Workplace Wellbeing Strategies
- Contemporary Issues in Mental Health
- Digital Wellbeing and Innovation in Care
- Leadership in Health and Wellbeing Services
- Undergraduate Major Project (research or applied project)
Careers
This course combines academic study with practical experience, preparing students for a wide range of professional roles in mental health and wellbeing sectors. The final-year project often involves applied research or community-based work, enabling students to gain industry-relevant skills. Graduates will have the ability to design and implement wellbeing programs, support mental health recovery, and work in multi-disciplinary teams. University career services provide access to work placements, networking events, and job application support.
Career Routes
Additional Information
Graduates can also progress to postgraduate study, including an MSc in Mental Health, MSc in Public Health, or postgraduate training in counselling and psychotherapy.
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