University Centre South Essex
UCAS Code: B760 | Foundation Degree in Science - FdSc
Entry requirements
Access to HE Diploma
15 Credits at Merit or above
GCSE/National 4/National 5
English Language GCSE at grade C (4) or above, OR a Level 2 equivalent such as functional skills
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About this course
The FdSc Well-Being programme will provide you with the opportunity to develop the theoretical knowledge, application and skills required to work effectively with individuals with a variety of complex mental health conditions and disorders. These qualifications will enable you to work in the NHS, private, voluntary or independent sectors, as well as within roles that promote well-being and positive behaviour change.
Each programme will be delivered through a combination of lectures, seminars, practical skills workshops, group activities and independent research activities, enriched by a programme of guest speakers from different areas of mental health and well-being who will support students to recognize industry standards, and to apply theory to practice.
The FdSc Mental Health and Well-Being includes a mandatory practice learning element in Year 2 of the programme. This is designed to enable and support students to apply the theoretical and conceptual components of the programme to practice within an appropriate workplace setting (such as mental health charities, for example MIND, the Samaritans), community mental health services, health and care settings). Students will be required to reflect upon their professional practice, and identify how they can develop and enhance this within their individual workplace.
There is a dedicated Practice Learning team to support students with the placement process
Modules
Year one modules (Level 4)
• Perspectives in Mental Health
• Health and Wellbeing in Children and Young People
• Health and Wellbeing in Adults and Older People
• Introduction to Mental Health Law and Policy
• Developing Work Related Skills
• Introduction to Health and Wellbeing
Year two modules (Level 5)
• Difference and Diversity in Mental Health and Wellbeing
• Mental Health Policy, Promotion, Provision, and Practice
• Qualitative and Quantitative Research for Mental Health and Wellbeing
• Behaviour Change for Health
• Psychology of Mental Health and Mental Disorders
• Practice Learning 1
Assessment methods
You will be taught through a combination of lectures, seminars and workshops which enable you to discuss and develop your understanding of independent learning.
A range of appropriate facilities including the library and online learning resources the Learning Resource Centre and the Forum supports your independent learning.
You will receive on-going feedback as part of your one-to-one sessions with your unit teachers. You will also receive summative feedback on all formal assessments undertaken by coursework. Feedback is intended to help you learn and you are encouraged to discuss it with your unit leader. Feedback can be given in a range of different ways in order to accommodate a variety of learning styles and aptitudes including group critiques, recorded verbal feedback and written feedback.
Feedback on the Final Major Project/Dissertation module in Year three is provided throughout and through supervision meetings as scheduled.
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