FdSc Mental Health Practice (HTQ)

Entry Requirements

64 UCAS points
English and Maths GCSE at Grade 4 / (C) required.
UCAS points from A Levels, Scottish Highers or Advanced levels, BTEC, City and Guilds diplomas, Open University credits in lieu of A levels, Access to HE Diplomas, and T Levels are accepted. Subjects with a scientific element are desirable.
You may also be eligible for a contextualised offer for this programme, please see our Contextualised Offer page for further details and to check your eligibility https://www.ccn.ac.uk/degrees/contextualised-offers/

We will also accept applications from students who have passed, or are predicted to gain a pass grade in the following specific course programmes:-
T Level: Health (Supporting the Adult Nursing Team)
T Level: Health (Supporting the Mental Health Team)
BTEC Health & Social Care Extended Diploma Level 3
Access to Higher Education: Science (Health), Level 3
Access to Higher Education: Health Professions, Level 3

Mature applicants, who do not have relevant UCAS points, are welcome if they can demonstrate appropriate qualifications and suitable experience, and will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis but should demonstrate evidence of an appropriate qualification, experience in the field or a strong interest.

AP(C/E)L & RPEL may be considered for non-standard entry.

For international applications Academic IELTS at level 6 (minimum 5.5 in all components) is required. International candidates are also actively encouraged to access the International Students webpage

You will need to be employed or have a voluntary placement for eight hours a week minimum.

Learning Outcomes

By the end of level 4 (Year 1 of the course), learners will be expected to achieve/demonstrate the following:

• a sound knowledge, understanding and application of underlying concepts and principles to practice in mental health practice.
• apply scholarly conventions to inform evidence-based arguments.
• professional skills, attitudes, ethical values and behaviours

• transferrable skills in relation to their practice through applying the role of reflection in learning.

  By the end of level 5 (Year 2), learners will be expected to achieve/demonstrate the following:

• conduct investigation, analysis, research, and critically evaluate academic sources when engaging with the principal debates in mental healthcare
• demonstrate knowledge of different practices and processes in mental health care.
• demonstrate practical skills and professional behaviours relevant to employment in the mental healthcare sector.

In addition to these programme level outcomes, each module will have its own module learning outcomes

Assessment

Assessments are varied and innovative and are aimed to develop transferable skills to support employability. They include essays, journals, individual and group presentations, academic posters, reports, portfolio/CPD building, professional discussion, examination, and exhibitions. Each module assessment has been considered alongside the knowledge, skill, and behaviours required in practice. Therefore, assessment activities have been designed to encourage theory-practice links, and to develop transferrable employability skills specific to the sector.

Progression

FdSc graduates may progress to an Honours degree programme top-up, in the health and social care field

Career Progression

This increasingly well-recognised qualification will help you to find employment in the health and care sectors or, if you are in work, will enhance your ability to contribute effectively to your organisation.

This will aid progression towards a variety of roles within nursing, assistant practitioner roles and other allied health professions.

Fees

£9,250 per year (for UK students)

For international students (students from outside of the UK), fees are set at £14,335 per year

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