Course Overview

A mental health and wellbeing role is crucial in enabling some children and young people to achieve an enjoyable and fulfilling life. Whilst studying this foundation degree you will explore some of the key mental health and wellbeing issues that children and young people face. As a result, you can make a significant difference by providing support and guidance to children and young people when they need it. Local delivery in a study group supports you to be successful in your study and the requirement of attendance at two weekends (Friday evening and Saturday daytime) sessions each year is structured to support you to engage with students on your course from across the country. As work-based practice is a key part of this course you have the potential to earn whilst you learn and study with like-minded people across a range of other related professional roles based in your own community.

This course is provided by the University of Worcester's Partner Institution The Learning Institute and is delivered both online and at Learning Institute center venues which range across Cornwall, Devon, Dorset, Gloucestershire, London, and Somerset, (though not on the University of Worcester campus). The running of the degree and of individual groups will be subject to minimum numbers.

General Eligibility

For those holding level 3 qualifications, such as A levels, BTEC National Diplomas, Access to HE Diplomas, or equivalent qualifications, we are looking for 32 UCAS tariff points.

The University and the Learning Institute are committed to providing education to all those who can demonstrate the potential to benefit and succeed. Applicants who do not hold level 3 qualifications such as those outlined above will be considered on the evidence of relevant experience and related learning.

Evidence of level 2 literacy is required, for example, key skills or functional skills at level 2 or GCSE English Language at grade C/4 or above. If you do not have evidence of literacy at level 2 or above then you will be expected to complete an essay to demonstrate competence in written English.

Part Time Work Details

20 hours of work permit weekly for international students.

Language Requirement

• IELTS level 7.0 with no element below 6.5.