Mental Health and Wellbeing (with Foundation Year)

Why choose this course?
This degree is ideal for anyone who is interested in the area of mental health and wellbeing. You will study the social factors of mental health and wellbeing, the roots of inequality, the need for social justice for those experiencing mental ill-health and how the practice can channel the positive benefits of social connection to help individuals.

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
*This subject area is rated 1st in Wales for Career Prospects in the Social Work subject area league table in the Guardian University Guide, 2025.

*This course is part of a subject area ranked:

Top 5 in the UK for learning opportunities.
Joint 1st in the UK for mental wellbeing support awareness.
Joint 1st out of Wales, Scotland, and Northern Ireland for overall satisfaction.
National Student Survey 2024

The BSc (Hons) Mental Health & Wellbeing degree is available for students who already meet the criteria for entry to the 3-year route.

This foundation year route introduces to the student key study skills and foundational knowledge essential to successful completion of a degree

Please note, the foundation year can only be studied as a full time option.

Key Course Features:
During this course, you will study social factors that impact mental health and wellbeing, and the roots of inequality.
You will complete a research project in your final year, allowing you to develop expertise in an area that you feel passionate about.
You will learn in dynamic and innovative ways, including discussion of case studies, group work, and guest speakers from industry.
Opportunities to expand and tailor your knowledge and understanding according to your particular area of interest.

What you will study
YEAR 1 (LEVEL 3)
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 (Optional)
• Professional Communication in the Workplace (Optional)
• Maths and Experimental Design (Optional)

YEAR 2 (LEVEL 4)
During your second 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 3 (LEVEL 5)
During your third 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 4 (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)

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, 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.