Mental Health and Wellbeing

This course explores how to help individuals and communities to live happier and healthier lives. You will learn about mental health and wellbeing, inequality and the social determinants of health, links between mental health and the body, and cutting-edge approaches for promoting wellbeing.

You will:

• Develop a rounded, contemporary understanding of the health, mental health and wellbeing of individuals and communities

• Complete Work Based Learning in the second and third years of your degree, in a setting that is of interest to you, allowing you to apply your knowledge and gain valuable experience in the field

• Develop your employability skills throughout the course, with personal and professional development modules at each level

• Be taught by staff with expertise in both practice and research, who are passionate about the field of wellbeing

• Have opportunities to engage in wider learning, including student conferences, research lectures, writing retreats, journal club and much more

• Be offered a peer mentor scheme, providing support from and to other students

• Receive guidance and support in creating a full CV, applying for jobs and taking part in interviews

Course Modules

During your first year, you will establish an understanding of key concepts within the field of health, mental health and wellbeing. You will also start your personal and professional development journey, and be supported to develop the key study skills to make your degree a success.

MODULES

• Study Skills and Personal Development (Core)

• Health of the Nation: State of Play (Core)

• Health, Wellbeing and the Body (Core)

• Health Inequalities and Social Justice (Core)

• Key Concepts in Health, Mental Health and Wellbeing (Core)

YEAR 2 (LEVEL 5)

During your second year, you will deepen your learning of core concepts within the field of mental health and wellbeing, including a focus on health behaviours and prevention. You will enhance your research skills, developing your own research proposal. Completing 100 hours of work-based learning in a setting of your choice will continue your professional development.

MODULES

• Mental Health Law and Policy (Core)

• Mental Health and the Body (Core)

• Personal and Professional Development (Core)

• Health Behaviour across the Life Course (Core)

• Preparing for Real World Research in Health (Core)

• Strategies for Health Improvement and Promotion (Core)

YEAR 3 (LEVEL 6)

In your final year, you will learn about contemporary approaches, theories, and practices in promoting mental health and wellbeing. You will continue your professional development, completing 80 hours of work-based learning, developing a full CV, and enhancing your employability skills in readiness for graduate life. You will also complete your own research project, becoming an expert in an area of interest to you.

MODULES

• Mental Health - Cultural and Societal Perspectives (Core)

• Approaches and Theories for Contemporary Mental Health Practice (Core)

• Skills and Settings for Contemporary Mental Health Practice (Core)

• Developing Practice and Preparing for Employment (Core)

• Doing Real World Research in Health (Core)

• You will be taught using a variety of active learning methods, including discussions, case studies, lectures, quizzes, and forums

• Assessments on this programme are varied, allowing you to develop and showcase a range of skills. They include portfolios, talks, essays, reflective writing, presentations, simulations and an exam.

• For each 20 credit module you will receive 36 active learning and teaching hours during year one (level four), and 30 hours at year two (level five) and 24 at level 6. You will also be expected to complete independent study including key reading

• If students complete a foundation year (Year 0/level three) they will receive 40 hours active learning and teaching hours per 20 credit module.

Wrexham University is committed to supporting our students to maximise their academic potential.

We offer workshops and support sessions in areas such as academic writing, effective note-making and preparing for assignments. Students can book appointments with academic skills tutors dedicated to helping deal with the practicalities of university work. Our Student Support section has more information on the help available.

In terms of particular needs, the University’s Inclusion team can provide appropriate guidance and support should any students require reasonable adjustments to be made because of a recognised prevailing disability, medical condition, or specific learning difference.