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Mental Health and Resilience Foundation Degree in Blackpool

Cost£10,050.00
Duration1 year
DeliveryClassroom based
Start13 Sep 2027
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
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About this course

Mental Health and Resilience Foundation Degree in Blackpool. Classes run at Blackpool and The Fylde College University Centre Campus, full-time during the day.

The course builds on the Certificate of Higher Education in Mental Health and Resilience. You must have completed that Certificate before applying. You'll also need at least four hours of paid or voluntary work in a relevant setting. The course prepares you for non-medical mental health roles, such as community mental health services and support work. It takes one year to complete full-time.

You'll finish with a Foundation Degree in Mental Health and Resilience.

Who this course is for

This is a progression course from the Mental Health and Resilience - Certificate of Higher Education to Foundation Degree level. The Foundation Degree in Mental Health and Resilience is a unique qualification which is aimed specifically at individuals who wish to work in non-medical mental health settings. This degree intends to support your development of key skills and attributes that will enhance your professional practice in non-medical mental health roles such as community mental health services, emotional wellbeing and pastoral roles in schools, and dual support services. As well as transitioning directly into work, successful graduates can also progress onto our one-year top-up programme to gain an honours degree and further enhance their career prospects.

Entry requirements

Successful completion of the Mental Health and Resilience - Certificate of Higher Education is a pre-requisite of entry onto the programme. Applicants will be invited to take part in an informal discussion with the programme team, where you can learn more about the programme, prior to an offer being made. 4 hours paid or voluntary work in a relevant area is also required.

What you will learn

  • You'll develop professional skills for non-medical mental health settings.
  • You'll study approaches to supporting people with mental health needs.
  • You'll build knowledge of community mental health services and how they work.
  • You'll explore resilience frameworks and how to apply them in practice.
  • You'll reflect on your own professional development and practice.
  • You'll learn how to work effectively within mental health support teams.

How you will learn

You'll learn through classroom sessions at the University Centre Campus. Teaching is delivered face-to-face during the day. Assessment methods will be confirmed by the programme team. You'll take part in an informal discussion with the team before an offer is made, so you can find out more about how the course runs.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Blackpool and The Fylde College University Centre Campus will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Mental health support worker, supports people in community mental health settings.
  • Support worker, assists individuals with mental health needs in non-clinical roles.
  • Community mental health worker, works within local mental health services.
  • Recovery worker, helps people manage and recover from mental health challenges.
  • Wellbeing advisor, provides guidance and support in workplace or community settings.

What you could study next

  • A full Bachelor's degree in Mental Health, Nursing, Social Work, or Psychology, for those wanting to move into clinical or regulated roles.
  • A Level 5 Diploma in Leadership for Health and Social Care, useful for moving into supervisory or management positions.
  • A PGCE or teaching qualification, for those interested in training others in mental health settings.
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