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Foundation Degree in Arts - FdA

Health and Social Care (Mental Health Pathway)

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Tuition fees

LocationFees
England£8,000 per year
Scotland£8,000 per year
Wales£8,000 per year
Northern Ireland£8,000 per year
Republic of Ireland£8,000 per year
EU£8,000 per year

Course summary

What this course is about

UCAS code: MH93

Here's what University Campus Oldham says about its Health and Social Care (Mental Health Pathway) course.

Want to learn and work in mental health services, the community and/or social care? Then our two-year work-based programme is for you!

The health and social care sector is vast and this course is a great opportunity for you to empower and improve the day-to-day lives of vulnerable people.

You will gain the skills, knowledge and understanding to succeed. The course is linked closely to the UK Government’s health and social care agendas, so you’ll experience a balance of current policy, practice and academic training. Our focus is on supporting you to become a knowledgeable, compassionate, and person-centred care professional.

Source: University Campus Oldham

Course details

Qualification

Foundation Degree in Arts - FdA

Department

Health, Care and Education

Location

Main Site | Oldham

Duration

2 Years

Study mode

Full-time

Subjects

• Health and social care

Start date

September 2026

Application deadline

14 January 2026

The modules you will study

Year 1:

Study Skills and Lifelong Learning Mental Health Across the Lifespan Mental Health issues in Children and Adolescents  Foundations for Practice

Year 2:

Supporting Professional Practice Management and Leadership within Health and Social Care Evidence based Practice Interventions in Mental Health Practice

How you will be assessed

Essays, case studies, portfolios, reports and presentations.

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