BSc (Hons) Mental Health and Wellbeing at University College Birmingham

Programme overview

Designed to meet the UK’s urgent need for a skilled, non-clinical mental health workforce, this innovative degree prepares students to support mental health and wellbeing across the life course. The BSc (Hons) Mental Health and Wellbeing is ideal for those passionate about inclusive, person-centred care and who want to make a difference in their communities. You'll explore key issues including young people’s mental health, dementia, social inequality, digital wellbeing, and the impacts of trauma and adversity.

Department: Department of Social Work | Duration: 3 years full-time | Study mode: full-time | Intake: September | Location: Birmingham, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Year 1 core modules: Mental Health and Wellbeing Across the Lifespan, Professional, Personal and Academic Development, Psychological Foundations of Mental Health and Wellbeing; Year 2 core modules: Challenging Inequality in Mental Health Practice, You’ll learn how to:, By the end of the module, you’ll be able to:, Use digital and creative tools—including AI—to support accessibility and engagement, Communicate confidently and ethically in professional settings; Final year core modules: Advanced Safeguarding and Independent Advocacy, Leadership In Wellbeing Contexts, Evidence and Enquiry Investigation, Adult Mental Health, Children and Young People’s Mental Health.

Career pathways

Career routes include mental Health and Wellbeing Practitioner, wellbeing Activator, emotional Wellbeing Practitioner and psychological Wellbeing Practitioner.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Applicants must meet one of the following: · A-levels : Grade profile of CCC · T-levels : Pass with a core component grade C · BTEC : Extended Diploma or combination of smaller BTECs with an overall grade of MMM · Access to HE Diploma : Minimum 96 UCAS Tariff points, including 15 Level 3 credits at Distinction · Other Level 3 Qualifications : Minimum of 96 UCAS Tariff points GCSEs : · English Language at grade A-C / 9-4 * or equivalent Mature students are encouraged to apply and considered on an individual basis. Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Students on both pathways are subject to the Code of Professional Conduct and Fitness to Practice Policy, together with a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. University College Birmingham will co-ordinate and fund the completion of the DBS check prior to starting the programme. For academic requirements, please visit our Country pages, where you can find the qualification-specific requirements. For English language requirements, please check our English language requirements page.

Domestic applicants: GBP 9,790 a year (2026/27). UK/home full-time tuition; part-time £4,895 per year Source

International applicants: GBP 16,500 a year (2026/27). International full-time tuition; placement-year administration fee (£500 full year / £250 half year) not included Source

Intake: September

Duration: 3 years full-time

Apply through the official page: https://www.ucb.ac.uk/university/undergraduate/how-to-apply/

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