AAQ Mental Health
BackCourse Information
What does the course involve?
This two-year programme combines exams and coursework. It is designed to help you explore the nature of mental health and wellbeing by investigating the impact of positive mental health and learning how to support individuals and groups in maintaining and improving their wellbeing.
Units in year 1: Fundamentals of mental health and the Individual- Applied Psychology Unit- External Assessment, Supporting and promoting mental health and wellbeing in organisations- Health promotion Unit- Internal Assessment
Units in Year 2: Mental Health, Wellbeing and Society - Applied Sociology Unit- External Assessment, Community based support form mental health and wellbeing- Health Education – Internal Assessment and either Supporting Mental health and wellbeing - with Applied Therapeutic approaches– Internal Assessment
Is it for me?
This course will help you develop the knowledge, skills, and understanding needed to progress to work or further study. It is particularly relevant if you aspire to a career in health and wellbeing.
It can be taken alongside subjects such as Health and Social Care, Sport, Psychology, Sociology, and many other options as part of a broader study programme.
How will I be assessed?
Exam/coursework % the programme 4-% Exam and 60% Coursework
Where can this course take me?
Progression to uni/ other study or job opportunities:
Example Careers: Counselling, Health Promotion, Mental Health Nursing
Undergraduate Degree Examples:
• BSc (Hons) Mental Health and Wellbeing
• BSc (Hons) Public Health
• BA (Hons) Counselling, Mental Health and Wellbeing
• BSc (Hons) Mental Health and Wellbeing Coaching
• BSc (Hons) Health and Wellbeing
• BSc (Hons) Health Studies
Entry Requirements
5 GCSEs at grade 4/5 or above (English is usually required/advantage)
Additional Costs
None
Additional qualifications
What can I study alongside this course?
Psychology • Sociology • Business • Health and social care • Human biology
UCAS tariff points
Yes
How to apply
