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BA (Hons) Applied Care Practice (Mental Health Support) (Progression Route)

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Key Details

Levels

Level 6

FT / PT

FT

Location

Great Yarmouth | The Place

Attendance

1-2 days

Duration

1 year

The BA (Hons) Applied Care Practice (Mental Health Support) Progression Route is relevant to practitioners working with people of any age, and also to those who manage provision in the public, private and voluntary sectors. The applied nature of the degree provides theoretical knowledge along with practical application related to social care in contemporary society. The programme has been developed to allow those in the Mental Health sector to further develop existing skills. It provides opportunities for you to develop a broad range of practice skills, knowledge and understanding within key subject areas and to acquire and enhance your professional values. You are expected to be in paid or voluntary work in a relevant setting for at least 10 hours per week.

This Progression Route is a one-year course for those who hold a relevant Foundation or equivalent to gain a BA (Hons) degree.

Whilst this is a full-time course, typically this course generally only requires 1-2 days on campus attendance, supported by self-directed study. This means you can continue to work alongside your studies and balance other commitments.

Course Information


You will need to have achieved 240 credits from a relevant Foundation degree or equivalent and have paid or voluntary work in a relevant setting for at least 10 hours per week.


Graduates may progress into roles such as:

  • Senior Mental Health Support Worker
  • Mental Health Practitioner (non-registered roles)
  • Community Mental Health Support Worker
  • Recovery Worker
  • Wellbeing Practitioner
  • Team Leader or Supervisor
  • Care Coordinator
  • Supported Living Manager
  • Service Manager or Deputy Manager
  • Rehabilitation Support Worker
  • Substance Misuse Support Worker
  • Crisis or Outreach Support Worker
  • Training and Development Officer within mental health services

Modules you may study include:

  • Social Policy and Practice
  • Transitions and Lifespan Development
  • Developing Leadership in Practice
  • Negotiated Project

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