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FdA Mental Health Work
- FdA
- 2 Years
- Full-time
- 09/2026
- Undergraduate
- Accrington Campus
- Awarded by:
- Liverpool John Moores University
Course summary
Do you currently work or volunteer in Mental Health? This area of Health and Social Care is expanding and new roles have been developing at a fast pace. Get prepared and gain the skills and knowledge needed to respond to these developments and support those who may be affected by their mental health. The course has been developed in consultation with Liverpool John Moore’s University and industry experts to ensure it is appropriate for the current employability needs in the sector.
Modules
Year 1
Introduction to research;
Professional practice and personal development planning;
Mental health and illness;
Sociology of health;
Social policy;
Care assessment and planning
Year 2
Mental health in older adults;
Independent research Project;
Promoting mental well-being;
Advanced professional practice;
Children & young people’s mental health;
Treatment & recovery approaches in mental health
Assessment method
You will be assessed by a variety of methods, such as assignments, presentations, exams and seminars.
Qualified teacher status (QTS)
To work as a teacher at a state school in England or Wales, you will need to achieve qualified teacher status (QTS). This is offered on this course for the following level:
- Course does not award QTS
How to apply
Apply by
14 January
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:
- L510
- Institution code:
- N06
- Campus name:
- Accrington Campus
- Campus Code:
- A
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
UCAS Tariff - 96 points
Additional entry requirements
- Interview
Historical entry grades data BETA
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Fees and funding
Tuition fees
| Location | Fee | Year |
|---|---|---|
| England | £9275 | Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £9275 | Year 1 |
| Scotland | £9275 | Year 1 |
| Wales | £9275 | Year 1 |
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
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