Course contact details
HE Office
Email:he_office@ccn.ac.uk
Phone:01603 773012
Advice Shop
Email:information@ccn.ac.uk
Phone:01603 773773
City College Norwich (incorporating Easton College)
Ipswich Road
Norwich
NR2 2LJ
Mental Health Practice
- Foundation Degree in Science
- 2 Years
- Full-Time
- September 2027
- Undergraduate
- Norfolk House
- Awarded by:
- University of East Anglia
Course summary
This course is aimed at healthcare assistants and care workers and is designed to offer flexible study around your work commitments. The course also provides a pathway into working in the mental health sector for those with a strong interest in the area and a willingness to volunteer.
The course has been designed in conjunction with local employers including Norfolk and Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust and other local health and social care providers, and is an ideal first level Higher Education qualification for healthcare workers in both the public and private sector. This is emphasised by the course accreditation and it is recognised that upon completion, you will be prepared to enter the workplace with the appropriate knowledge, skills and behaviours.
The emphasis on skills for work means that this is a truly vocational programme and will enable you to both ground your learning in the workplace as well as reflect on work practice in an academic context. If you are in employment, you will be expected to receive practical and enabling support from your employers.
You will complete 460 hours of placement on this programme. If you are not already in a suitable role (either paid or voluntary), we can support you to find a suitable placement.
If you have any specific questions about this course, please contact Angie Norris - Course Leader - email angela.norris@ccn.ac.uk
The honours degrees and foundation degrees offered at City College Norwich are awarded by the University of East Anglia (UEA) with whom we enjoy Associate College Status. This partnership means that you will graduate with a UEA degree and be able to access facilities at the UEA while you are studying with us.
This Higher Technical Qualification is approved against occupational standards decided by employers.
Learn more about Higher Technical QualificationsModules
Assessment method
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, skills, and behaviours required in practice. Therefore, assessment activities have been designed to encourage theory-practice links, and to develop transferable employability skills specific to the sector.
This course is not accepting applications for deferred entry.
This course has restrictions on who can apply.
This course is subject to validation. You can still apply for this course while it is being approved.
Ways to study this course
Campuses
- Norfolk House
Study options
- Foundation Degree in Science • Full-Time • 2 Years
Start dates
- September 2027
Apply by
13 January 2027
This is the equal consideration deadline. You can still apply after this date, but your application may not receive guaranteed consideration.
Application codes
- Course code:
- B760
- Institution code:
- C54
- Campus name:
- Norfolk House
- Points of Entry:
- Year 1
Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF)
City College Norwich (incorporating Easton College) has participated in the Teaching Excellence Framework. These ratings were awarded in 2023, for four years.
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What does this TEF outcome mean?
How to apply
This course has restrictions on who can apply.
This course is not accepting applications from students requiring a Student visa. For more information, please contact the course provider.
Apply by
13 January 2027
This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.
Application codes
- Course code:
- B760
- Institution code:
- C54
- Campus name:
- Norfolk House
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
Entry requirements
Typical qualification requirements
UCAS TariffOffer: 64
Our typical offer is 64 UCAS tariff points and a minimum of GCSE Maths and English at grade 4/C is required.
UCAS points from A Levels, Scottish Highers or Advanced levels, BTEC diplomas, 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.
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
You will complete 460 hours of placement on this programme. If you are not already in a suitable role (either paid or voluntary), we can support you to find a suitable placement.
Applicants over 21 years of age, who do not have relevant UCAS points, 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.
Applications from students whose first language is not English are welcome. For International students we require evidence of proficiency in - English (including writing, speaking, listening and reading); the required minimum is IELTS (SELT) 6.0 overall (minimum 5.5 in all components). Please contact the Advice Shop for advice and guidance.
You will need to be employed or have a voluntary placement for eight hours a week minimum.
English language requirements
| Test | Grade | Additional details |
|---|---|---|
| IELTS (Academic) | 6 | Minimum score/result of 5.5 required in all components. |
Applications from students whose first language is not English are welcome. For International students we require evidence of proficiency in English (including writing, speaking, listening and reading).
Contextual admissions
Universities and colleges consider more than grades when assessing applications and may make offers based on a range of criteria. Learn more about contextual offers.
We want to encourage and support students from a diverse range of backgrounds to access Higher Education at City College Norwich. We therefore consider a range of circumstances that may have impacted an applicant's prior attainment and offer a reduction in our standard offer for applicants who meet one or more of our eligibility criteria (see the link for further details)
Learn more on the City College Norwich (incorporating Easton College) website
Historical entry grades data
This section shows the range of grades that students who received offers were previously accepted on to this course with (learn more).
It is designed to support your research but does not guarantee whether you will or won't get a place.
Admissions teams consider various factors, including interviews, subject requirements, and entrance tests. Check all course entry requirements for eligibility.
Not enough data available
We are unable to show previous accepted grades for this course. This could be because the course is new, it's a postgraduate course, there isn't enough historical data, or the provider has opted out of sharing their entry grades data for this course - learn more.
Fees and funding
Tuition fees
Per year tuition fees
| Location | Fee | Year |
|---|---|---|
| England, Scotland, Wales & Northern Ireland | £9535* | |
| Channel Islands, Republic of Ireland, EU & International | £15052* |
* This is a provisional fee and subject to change.
Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website.
Additional fee information
No additional fees or cost information has been supplied for this course, please contact the provider directly.
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