At least five GCSEs at grade 4 or above, or achievement of a merit in a relevant Level 2 qualification. GCSE grade 4 or above in English Language and Maths.
Entry requirements
Why choose this course?
This course introduces mental health concepts, wellbeing strategies and how communities support individuals. You’ll explore attitudes, organisational approaches and practical methods for promoting positive mental health, building confidence to support others effectively. This helps build confidence, motivation and strong independent learning habits.
Further information
Ideal for students interested in psychology, health or social care. It suits those wanting to understand mental health challenges and learn practical ways to support individuals and communities in positive, meaningful ways. This helps build confidence, motivation and independent learning habits.
- Applied communication and reflective skills with applied examples through real scenarios
- Community-based mental health approaches with applied examples through real scenarios
- Core mental health concepts and influences with applied examples through real scenarios
- Supporting wellbeing in organisations with applied examples through real scenarios
- Wellbeing in society and changing attitudes with applied examples through real scenarios
Progress to degrees in mental health nursing, psychology, social care or wellbeing practice. Careers include support work, community roles, education and advocacy—areas where compassionate, informed practice is valued. This helps build confidence, motivation and strong independent learning habits. You’ll develop practical thinking, communication and problem-solving skills.
Teaching includes collaborative tasks, research, presentations and skill-building activities. Assessment combines external exams with coursework so you can demonstrate understanding in varied formats. This helps build confidence, motivation and strong independent learning habits. You’ll develop practical thinking, communication and problem-solving skills.
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