Foundation Degree in Mental Health Work
Mode: Full Time
Start Date: September 2019
Duration: 2 years full-time Delivered at Accrington and Rossendale College | UCAS Code: L510
Cost: £6,000 Full Time
Course Overview

The programme is available on a full-time basis over a one year period.

What will I learn?

Units in the programme may include:

YEAR 1
• Professional Practice and Personal Development
Planning
• Sociology of Health
• Mental Health and Illness
• Introduction to Research
• Social Policy
• Care Assessment and Planning

YEAR 2
• Mental Health in Older Adults
• Promoting Mental Wellbeing
• Treatment and Recovery Approaches in Mental Health
• Independent Research Project
• Advanced Professional Practice and Personal
Development Planning
• Children and Young People’s Mental Health and
Wellbeing

How will the course be assessed?

Assessment takes place at the end of each unit and is in the form of essays, reports, portfolios, presentations, seminar papers and seminar presentations.

 

Materials and other information

All HE enrolments are subject to the College’s Higher Education Student Agreement.

Progression

The articulated progression route is the BA (Hons) Health and Applied Social Studies validated by Bucks New University and delivered at Accrington and Rossendale College.

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FAQs

What is a HNC/D?
A Higher National Certificate/Diploma is a career-related course, available across a number of subject areas. Generally, a HNC is the equivalent of one year at University, while a HND is the same as two. The difference is you won’t have the expense of University, and you can study locally!
What are the benefits of doing an undergraduate qualification?
Not only can an HNC/D help you climb the career ladder quicker and improve your job prospects, it is a well cited statistic that graduates can expect to earn £100,000+ more over their lifetimes than someone who didn’t go to university.
Is there an opportunity for me to take on a qualification flexibly?
We offer flexible learning for our HNC/D students, meaning you can still gain a nationally recognised higher level qualification, while maintaining other work and personal commitments. You may be able to study from the comforts of your home, with full support from expert tutors. Students in work may also be able to do the HNC as part of a higher Apprenticeship, at no cost to themselves.
Is funding available?
Yes! HE Loans are available. To apply for a HE Loan, please visit www.gov.uk/student-finance
What qualifications/skills are needed to start an HNC/D?
Prior qualifications are not always necessary for candidates with relevant experience. Speak to our staff by calling 01254 354 047 to find out more.
Can you still do a HNC/D if you have started University?
Don’t worry if you have already completed a term at University and changed your mind, you can still start on a HNC/D programme as we have flexible entry points and start dates.