Mental Health and Wellbeing BSc (Hons)
Wrexham Glyndwr University
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Student Reviews
Below you can see course specific reviews of 40 graduates of Mental Health and Wellbeing BSc (Hons) and other courses in Health and Social Care at Wrexham Glyndwr University for each of the survey questions in comparison to the average for all UK degree courses in Health and Social Care.
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Salary
Salary of Graduates in Health and Social Care
Important: Salary data below is not course specific, but contains data of all students of Health and Social Care at the university. Due to data collection methodology, salary data is mainly based on data related to undergraduate students.
15 months after graduation | 3 years after graduation | 5 years after graduation | |
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Median salary | £30000 | £19500 | £22500 |
25-75 percentile range | £27500 - £31500 | £13000 - £27000 | £17000 - £28000 |
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Salary of all UK Graduates of Health and Social Care
15 months after graduation | 3 years after graduation | 5 years after graduation | |
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Median salary | £23859 | £19123 | £20996 |
25-75 percentile range | £19362 - £27716 | £13372 - £24754 | £14943 - £27676 |
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Course Description
Why choose this course?
This course is ideal for those wishing to work in the field of mental health and wellbeing, or who already work in the area but want to develop their knowledge and understanding to ensure that their practice is current and evidence based.
The current mental health and wellbeing landscape is dynamic and evolving as it adapts and responds to the changing world around us and the mental health needs of individuals, communities and societies. Exploring the link between mental, social and physical health, this course looks at the social determinants of mental health and wellbeing, the roots of inequality, the need for social justice for those experiencing mental ill-health and how contemporary mental health practice can channel the positive benefits of social connection to help individuals build happy healthy lives.
This course is ideal for those wishing to work in the field of mental health and wellbeing, or who already work in the area but want to develop their knowledge and understanding to ensure that their practice is current and evidence based.
This course:
- Develops a rounded understanding of the health, mental health and wellbeing of individuals and communities
- Involves 180 hours of work-based learning which you can tailor to your own area(s) of interest
- Has strong links with local employers
- Includes personal and professional development modules which help you develop a full CV and key skills for employability
- Offers a peer mentor scheme, providing support from and to other students is part of a subject area rated 1st in the UK for satisfaction with feedback with the course in the Health Professions subject league tables, The Guardian University Guide 2023. is part of a subject area rated 6th in UK for teaching quality and 8th in the UK for student experience in the Subjects Allied to Medicine subject league tables, Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2022. *is as part of the CHA3 subject group ranked 1st out of Welsh universities for learning opportunities, learning resources and assessment and feedback in the National Student Survey 2022.
Key course features:
- Opportunity to expand your knowledge and understanding according to your particular area of interest.
- Delivered by academics from a range of backgrounds, which means that you will be part of a diverse community of practice.
- Consideration of the links between physical, mental and social health.
- A balance of theory and practice-orientated modules allow you to develop a rounded skills base.
- Work-based experience, which you can tailor to your own area/s of interest, in years two and three of the programme.
- Opportunities to take part in additional relevant events and volunteering within the wider University, giving you a full portfolio of experience on graduation.
Jobs & Career Perspectives
15 months after graduation, graduates of this course were asked about what they do and, if they are working, about their current job and their perspectives.
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Jobs of graduates of this course (15 months after graduation)
Example below based on all graduates of Mental Health and Wellbeing BSc (Hons) at Wrexham Glyndwr University
55% | Finance Professionals |
15% | Skilled trades occupations |
15% | Elementary occupations |
5% | Business and public service associate professionals |
5% | Natural and social science professionals |
Entry Requirements / Admissions
UCAS Tariff of Accepted Students for Health and Social Care
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Costs
Tuition Fees Mental Health and Wellbeing BSc (Hons)
England UK | £9000 | year 1 |
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Northern Ireland | £9000 | year 1 |
Scotland | £9000 | year 1 |
Wales | £9000 | year 1 |
Average student cost of living in the UK
Rent | £518 |
Water, gas electricity, internet (at home) | £50 |
Supermarket shopping | £81 |
Clothing | £35 |
Eating out | £33 |
Alcohol | £27 |
Takeaways / food deliveries | £30 |
Going out / entertainment (excl.alcohol, food) | £24 |
Holidays and weekend trips | £78 |
Transport within city | £17 |
Self-care / sports | £20 |
Stationary / books | £13 |
Mobile phone / internet | £13 |
Cable TV / streaming | £7 |
Insurance | £51 |
Other | £95 |
Average student cost of living | £1092 |
London costs approx 34% more than average, mainly due to rent being 67% higher than average of other cities. For students staying in student halls, costs of water, gas, electricity, wifi are generally included in the rental. Students in smaller cities where accommodation is in walking/biking distance transport costs tend to be significantly smaller.
How to apply
Application deadline:
January 1, 2025
This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.
Possible Entry Points:
- year 1 (Default entry point)
University Rankings
Positions of Wrexham Glyndwr University in top UK and global rankings.
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About Wrexham Glyndwr University
Located in the town of Wrexham, Wales, Wrexham Glyndwr University was founded in 2008, making it one of the youngest universities in the UK. Despite its youth, the university has earned itself a strong reputation nationally in a selection of its subject fields. Apart from the large number of study options on-site, busy or mature students also have the option of signing up for their entirely Online Master’s degrees, or studying on a part-time basis.
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