Health and Social Wellbeing (with Foundation Year)

Why choose this course?
The course explores how we can help people to live happier and healthier lives. You will learn about what impacts the health and wellbeing of individuals, communities and societies, and about different solutions to address established and emerging issues.

You will:
Develop a rounded understanding of the health, mental health and wellbeing of individuals and communities
Engage in work-based placement opportunities
Study a cutting-edge curriculum delivered by staff from a range of academic and professional backgrounds who are actively engaged in current research projects
Benefit from strong links with local employers
Have the opportunity to join a peer mentor scheme, allowing you to provide support from and to other students
Engage in wider learning opportunities, such as guest speaker talks, conferences and whole programme sessions
A foundation year is available for students who may not meet the criteria for entry to the 2-year route. The foundation year introduces the student to the key study skills and foundational knowledge essential to successful completion of the Diploma

Key Course Features:
Apply theoretical and evidence-based knowledge to ‘real life’ situations.
Involves 100 hours of work-based learning which you can tailor to your own area(s) of interest.
Includes personal and professional development modules which help you to develop a full CV and key skills for employability.
Uses a range of teaching methods including small group discussions, online learning materials and case studies to embed learning.
Allows you to complete a top-up year to achieve the BSc (Hons) Mental Health and Wellbeing.

What you will study
YEAR 1 (FOUNDATION YEAR)
The Foundation Year is an integrated year where you will study core modules with a broad range of students from across the Faculty of Social and Life Sciences, giving you access to different perspectives and networking opportunities.

The modules will equip you with key skills needed for Higher Education and beyond. They will give you the chance to explore your subject area and available careers, allowing you to adapt your reading and assessments to be relevant to your degree pathway.

Alongside teaching from the broader faculty staff, you will be able to meet with staff and other students from your main degree pathway and get involved with events and opportunities that they are running.

Study Skills for Success (Core)
Resilience in Higher Education and Beyond (Core)
A Day in the Life (Core)
Life and Work in the Welsh Context (Core)
Welsh for First Time Learners (Optional)
Numeracy (option)
Professional Communication in the Workplace (Optional)
Maths and Experimental Design (Optional)

YEAR 2 (LEVEL 4)
This year involves establishing your understanding of key concepts in the field of health, mental health and wellbeing, as well as developing the skills for studying in Higher Education.

MODULES
Study Skills and Personal Development
Health of the Nation: State of Play
Health, Wellbeing and the Body
Health Inequalities and Social Justice
Key Concepts in Health, Mental Health and Wellbeing

YEAR 3 (LEVEL 5)
This year consolidates and further develops your learning, helping you to expand and apply your knowledge, and to develop a toolbox of personal and professional skills for employment. You also complete 100 hours of work-based learning which allows you to explore an area of personal and professional interest.

MODULES
Personal and Professional Development
Health Behaviour across the Life Course
Mental Health and the Body
Preparing for Real World Research in Health
Strategies for Health Improvement and Promotion
Policy and Practice in Public Health

The information listed in this section is an overview of the academic content of the programme that will take the form of either core or option modules. Modules are designated as core or option in accordance with professional body requirements and internal academic framework review, so may be subject to change.

Teaching & Assessment
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, 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 will also be expected to complete independent study including key reading

The programme has strong links with the Learning Support services, to enable students to access a wide range of help to develop their skills for studying in higher education

TEACHING AND LEARNING
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 Services 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.