BSc Health and Social Care Practice (Mental Health and Psychological Interventions)

You must have current NMC registration.

For the BSc (non Hons) you must have 120 credits at level 4 (certificate) and 120 credits at level 5 (diploma).

Applicants should apply direct to the University and if seeking support from an employer should agree this in advance of an application.

Language entry requirements

The University accepts the following minimum English language standards for entry to its degree courses.

You must have at least one of the following standards in English to enter a degree or diploma course:

An IELTS score of 6.0, or a TOEFL score of 550 (or 213 for the computer-based test)

Pearson PTE Academic score of 54

A pass in the Cambridge Certificate of Proficiency in English (CPE) examination

A pass in the Cambridge Certificate in Advanced English (CAE) examination

GCSE/GCE O Level grade C or equivalent British-based examination

For selected countries, a good pass in English in the final year of secondary school (this being the equivalent of year 13 in England and Wales), or

Any other equivalent qualification recognised by the British Council (as listed in the British Council NARIC Guide) or an equivalent body

For entry to the BA (Hons) English Language and Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) programmes, you will need a score of IELTS 6.5 or equivalent, since this is a special award which includes an international qualification in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages.

For entry on to PhD programmes you will need a score of:

IELTS 7.0 or

TOEFL 650 or

IBT 115

Pearson PTE Academic 68

Course content will focus on the provision of individualised holistic care, based on a sound knowledge of the development and impact of psychological interventions within mental health practice.

Leading Specialist Care: Mental Health and Psychological Interventions(6HW012)

(September to May –Year long)

This year long module provides an opportunity to analyse a number of psychological interventions and their philosophical underpinnings. The module is presented as an historical timeline of talking therapies.

Assessment Details:

1. E-submission of your case study, providing a 500 word detailed plan: (20% weighting).

2. A 3,500 word case study, analysing and reflecting upon how the integration of your chosen approach applies itself to the holistic care provided: (80% weighting).

Co-ordinating Care in the specialist Settings: Solution Focussed Narrative Practice (6HW013)

(September to January – Semester 1)

This module focuses upon the integration of Solution Focussed Brief Therapy and Narrative Practice approaches.

Assessment Details:

1. A case study (100%). Detailing how theory and selected skills are applied to practice.

Enhancing Care in the Specialist Setting: Values, Recovery and Risk (6HW014)

(January to May – Semester 2)

This module will explore the relationship between the concepts and reality of Values Recovery and Risk within mental health settings both within the community and the in-patient environment.

Assessment Details:

1. A written report on an aspect of practice (50% weighting).

2. An oral assessment of your ability to articulate your learning and apply to practice (50% weighting)