BSc (Hons) Mental Health, Wellbeing and Society at South Thames College Group

This three-year degree course is designed to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of mental health, wellbeing and society. The course covers topics such as mental health policy, stigma and discrimination, mental health in different cultures and communities, and the role of social and cultural factors in mental health. Students will also learn about the biological and psychological factors that contribute to mental illness, as well as how to evaluate and implement effective interventions. The course is delivered by experts in the field and includes placements and real-world case studies to give students a practical understanding of mental health issues. Graduates of this course will be well-equipped to pursue careers in mental health, social work, counseling, and related fields.

Additional Information

Students on this course will have the opportunity to attend guest lectures from professionals in the field, participate in workshops and seminars, and undertake a research project in their final year. The course is also available part-time, with flexible study options for those who wish to balance their studies with other commitments.

Leading the Way in Mental Health Research and Practice

Canterbury Christ Church University is one of the leading universities for mental health and wellbeing research in the UK. The university has a strong reputation for interdisciplinary research and teaching, and its graduates are highly sought after in the job market. The university's location in Canterbury also provides easy access to a range of mental health services and organizations, providing students with valuable practical experience.

This course gives you the opportunity to study mental health and well-being in a non-clinical capacity. You will learn about the importance of prevention of mental and physical ill health and the promotion of mental health to empower individuals and communities to have more agency over their health and wellbeing.

Upon successful completion, you will have the skills to pursue careers in areas such as graduate entry healthcare, mental health support, social prescribing, public health, health, and mainstream education, campaigning, and policy development, health-related charity work, and increasingly, private sector organizations who are commissioned to improve particular aspects of health and wellbeing.

Standard entry requirements apply to this course. Applicants to the degree will be typically required to have 88-112 UCAS tariff points

20 hours of work permit weekly for international students.