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UndergraduateBachelor of Science (with Honours)UCAS: L51F

Mental Health and Wellbeing with foundation year

University College Birmingham
Birmingham, England
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4 yearsDuration
N/ATuition Fee
£22,000Avg. Graduate Salary
N/AContinuation Rate

Course Overview

Offered by University College Birmingham, the BSc (Hons) Mental Health and Wellbeing with foundation year provides a comprehensive undergraduate education in social sciences. Based in Birmingham, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 4-year full-time structure. OVERVIEW Designed to meet the UK’s urgent need for a skilled, non-clinical mental health workforce, this innovative degree prepares students to support mental health and wellbeing across the life course. The BSc (Hons) Mental Health and Wellbeing with Foundation Year is ideal for those passionate about inclusive, person-centred care and who want to make a difference in their communities. You'll explore key issues including young people’s mental health, dementia, social inequality, digital wellbeing, and the impacts of trauma and adversity. The foundation year offers tailored support... A minimum ielts score of 6.0 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 91% student satisfaction rating, and a median graduate salary of £20,500 within three years.

What You'll Learn

Key issues including young people’s mental health
Dementia
Social inequality
Digital wellbeing
UCAS Code:L51F
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

A-Level

DDD

A-levels: Grade profile of DDD

UCAS Points48

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic65.55.55.55.5

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

Tuition Fees & Funding

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

📊 OFFICIAL UK DATA

Graduate Outcomes

Based on official HESA Graduate Outcomes survey data

💰 Graduate Salaries — University College Birmingham

Time After GraduationLower Quartile SalaryMedian SalaryUpper Quartile Salary
15 months£19,500£22,000£26,000
3 years£15,500£20,500£24,500
5 years£18,500£25,500£28,500

UK subject average: £24,500 — sector benchmark across all UK universities

Graduate Salary vs UK Subject Average

This course
UK average
Salary 3 years after graduation▼ 16% below UK average salary
This course
£20,500
UK average
£24,500
Salary 5 years after graduation▲ Close to UK average salary
This course
£25,500
UK average
£24,500

Salary trend: ↑ up £5,000 from year 3 to year 5

Official Data

Salary figures are sourced from Discover Uni graduate outcomes data for this subject area at this provider (subject area: CAH15-04). These represent typical earnings and may not reflect this specific course. For official data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

💼 Employment Breakdown

65%Working
15%Work & Study
5%Seeking Work
15%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.

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About University College Birmingham

University College Birmingham offers Mental Health and Wellbeing with foundation year as part of its comprehensive programme offerings.

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