Mental Health and Wellbeing with Foundation Year

For students entering via the optional Foundation Entry route, the following admission criteria will apply:
Entry requirements for this course are 64 tariff points at A Level or equivalent, 5 passes at GCSE or above, including GCSE Maths and English at Grade 4 or above, a minimum proficiency in English of IELTS 6 or equivalent. Consideration will be given to applicants who have equivalent vocational or experiential learning gained within a Health and Social Care environment. All applicants are interviewed and will be subject to numeracy, literacy and values based assessment, dependant on their chosen progression route.

For students entering directly onto the Foundation Degree, the following admission criteria will apply:
We would normally expect applicants to produce evidence of a number of the following:
• A minimum of 64 UCAS points
• Two A-Levels
• BTEC Extended Diploma in Health and Social Care or a related subject
• Access qualification in a related subject
• Substantial work experience in the health field
• International Baccalaureate

Mature students may not meet the standard entry requirements but they may still be considered for a place on the course. Mature students with no qualifications may offer experience in other forms such as life experience, work experience and continued personal and professional development. All students are interviewed and selected on merit. This course offers the opportunity for mature students who may have been out of education for a while, or without traditional qualifications, to up-skill.

UK and EU Entry: Equivalent international qualifications will be considered towards meeting the general entry requirements

All students must be prepared to undergo and prove they have an enhanced DBS suitable to work with vulnerable adults and children.

Criminal records declaration (DBS/Disclosure Scotland)

Interview

Other

Additional Selection Criteria: Meeting the minimum entry requirement for a course does not necessarily guarantee a place. Entry to all courses is subject to a successful interview. When assessing an application, we take into account your grades, predicted grades, reference and personal statement. From your personal statement and interview, we consider your motivation and commitment to success, and any relevant experience you may have. For some courses, we may also ask for a portfolio of appropriate work or an audition, or you may be required to find a work placement prior to enrolment. Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check: To gain access to some courses you may need to undertake a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. If you have criminal convictions or cautions, please do not be put off from applying for the course. Your acceptance on to the course will depend on the nature of any convictions and will be at the discretion of the University Centre and your placement provider. If you would like to discuss this issue in confidence, please contact Student Services Advisors in The Pod on 0151 353 4444, or call in to speak to them in person. Mature Students: We recognise that some mature students may not meet the standard entry requirements but may have gained knowledge and skills from relevant work or life experience and, therefore, we would consider your application on an individual basis. We would take into account your work and life experience and may ask you to discuss this in more details at interview. Interview: All applicants are invited to attend an interview with either the Course Leader or Course Tutor. You will be notified of your interview by our Admissions Team who will also update UCAS Track with details of your application. UK and EU Entry: Equivalent international qualifications will be considered towards meeting the general entry requirements.