Canterbury Christ Church University

BSc Mental Health Wellbeing

Canterbury Christ Church University

Course overview

The BSc Mental Health & Wellbeing degree focuses on understanding the factors influencing mental health and overall well-being. Students will explore the biological, psychological, social, cultural, and environmental aspects of mental health throughout a person's life, and have deep knowledge and ethical understanding that will enable them to make positive contributions to individuals and communities.

The programme's teaching and learning approaches include work-based experiences, group discussions, lectures, and student presentations. Assessments for each module typically amount to 4000 words or more, allowing for different forms of evaluation, such as written assignments and presentations.

Entry requirements

Candidates are required to submit a personal statement in which they discuss their reasons for applying for the course and other relevant information regarding their studies. A relevant academic and/or employer reference is also required. Students have the option to upload their CVs along with their applications to demonstrate their work experience.

Grade Requirements: 

  • Applicants typically need at least 112 UCAS points, including A Levels with grades such as BBC, a BTEC National Diploma at DMM, or an Access to Higher Education Diploma.
  • Equivalent A-level qualifications are also accepted

English Proficiency: 

  • Applicants from non-English speaking countries typically need to achieve an overall score of 6.0 in IELTS, with no section score below 5.5.
  • Equivalent test scores in other English tests like PTE are also accepted.

Scholarships

  • Academic Excellence Scholarship

    You will receive £2,000.

    Up to £2,000

  • International Student Scholarship

    You will gain a reduction of £1,500 from your fees for each year of full-time study.

    Up to £1,500

  • Partner Schools Award

    You will receive up to £1,500 over three years.

    Up to £1,500

  • Sanctuary Scholarship

    Tuition fee support: you will be offered a tuition fee waiver until you are awarded status that entitles you to access statutory student support. This does not cover repeat years of study.

Career opportunities

Graduates of the BSc Mental Health and Wellbeing from Canterbury Christ Church University can pursue various careers as:

  • Community development worker
  • Mental health support practitioner
  • Project management roles
  • Mental health policy positions
  • Health education
  • Mental health research

Cost of study

For the 2025/26 academic year, the annual tuition fee for full-time international students is £15,500.

Admission

International students can apply directly to the University using their online application form. You can speak to one of our experienced advisors for further assistance.

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