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UndergraduateFoundation Degree in ScienceUCAS: L451

Assistant Practitioner (Mental Health) (HTQ)

University Centre Weston
Weston-super-Mare, England
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2 yearsDuration
£13,900Per Year (Intl)
£9,250Home Fee
90%Satisfaction

Course Overview

The FdSc Assistant Practitioner (Mental Health) (HTQ) at University Centre Weston is a undergraduate programme designed for students passionate about understanding society. Based in Weston-super-Mare, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 2-year full-time structure. Mental health and emotional wellbeing are increasingly recognised as being of vital importance to overall patient health, so this Foundation Degree has been designed in partnership with key organisations, including the NHS, to provide those who aspire to be Assistant Practitioners with the skills and knowledge required to help those in need of specialist support. This course is mapped to a Higher Apprenticeship standard and is one of the first in the region to address the shortage of mental health skills in health and social care. The classroom elements of the course include studies in anat... International tuition fees are £13,900 per year, home/UK fees are £9,250 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.0 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with a 85% continuation rate.

What You'll Learn

Human Anatomy and Physiology
Mental Health and Wellbeing
Psychology for Mental Health Practice
Sociology and Social Care
Risk Management in Healthcare
Professional Communication Skills
Leadership and Management Fundamentals
Workplace Practice and Professional Development
UCAS Code:L451
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic65.55.55.55.5

L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£13,900

per year

Total Course Cost (2 years)£27,800

Home Student Fee

£9,250

regulated fee

Scholarships available for eligible students

Fees shown are for current entry. Fees may increase annually in line with inflation.

📊 OFFICIAL UK DATA

Graduate Outcomes

Based on official LEO data (HMRC tax records)

💰 Graduate Salaries — University Centre Weston

Time After GraduationLower Quartile SalaryMedian SalaryUpper Quartile Salary
3 years£15,500£22,500£24,500
5 years£20,500£25,000£29,000

UK subject average: £32,000 — sector benchmark across all UK universities

Graduate Salary vs UK Subject Average

This course
UK average
Salary 3 years after graduation 30% below UK average salary
This course
£22,500
UK average
£32,000
Salary 5 years after graduation 22% below UK average salary
This course
£25,000
UK average
£32,000

Salary trend: ↑ up £2,500 from year 3 to year 5

Indicative Data

Salary figures are based on national sector benchmarks for the CAH15-04-01 subject area and do not represent outcomes specific to this course or provider. These are indicative figures to aid comparison. For official graduate outcomes data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

💼 Employment Breakdown

65%Working
10%Work & Study
20%Seeking Work
65%Professional Jobs
Official Data

Graduate employment outcomes are sourced directly from Discover Uni for this specific course and provider. For full details, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

Student Satisfaction

Broad subject area average

National Student Survey (NSS) results — undergraduate final-year students only

Teaching on my course
90%
Learning opportunities
90%
Assessment and feedback
84%
Academic support
95%
Organisation and management
85%
Learning resources
70%
Student voice
73%
Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2
75%

National Student Survey via Discover Uni.

Official Data

Source: Broad-subject-area average for this provider

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