Mental Health, Wellbeing and Counselling

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Learn to promote individual psychological wellbeing and improve mental health with the University of Greater Manchester's BSc (Hons) Mental Health, Wellbeing and Counselling degree. Combining psychology, counselling, social and community work, law, and health care with the opportunity to gain a qualification in counselling skills, this exciting multidisciplinary course opens the door to a growing number of rewarding careers.

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Mental health issues affect around one in four adults, and the number of people reporting mental health problems has been increasing in recent years [1]. While the importance of psychological wellbeing and the therapeutic power of counselling are widely recognised, more skilled professionals are needed to support counselling services, and to work in preventative and early intervention mental healthcare roles. Further career opportunities exist in roles that impact collective mental health and wellbeing indirectly through social initiatives and family and community services.

Taught at our town-centre campus in Bolton, the University of Greater Manchester's BSc (Hons) Mental Health, Wellbeing and Counselling degree gives you the chance to learn about the interaction between psychology, counselling, social and community work, law, and health care. You will learn to appreciate the diversity of perspectives involved, and understand how concepts from these disciplines are combined to improve the lives of individuals, families and communities.

Our friendly and experienced team will guide you as you develop knowledge of the theories, methods and debates central to mental health and wellbeing at individual, family and community levels. We'll provide support as you explore psychology, gain specific counselling skills, and consider broader social, healthcare, and legal issues that impact psychological and physical wellbeing. We'll also focus on developing your knowledge and skills in applied research methods, especially those relating to evidence-based practice, as this will be of great value as you progress in your career.

Interpersonal and transferable skills are vital, so we'll challenge you to develop sought-after communication, problem-solving, numerical, analytical, self-management, and IT skills. Our dedicated team will focus on helping you gain the skills employers value and a detailed understanding of mental health, wellbeing, and counselling.

[1] https://www.mind.org.uk/information-support/types-of-mental-health-problems/mental-health-facts-and-statistics/#HowCommonAreMentalHealthProblems accessed on 17 September 2026

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Integrated into this BSc (Hons) Mental Health, Wellbeing and Counselling degree is an opportunity for you to earn an accredited qualification in counselling skills - the Level 3 Certificate in Counselling Skills conferred by SEG Awards. You will gain work related skills within your future profession as modules are applied in nature.

We emphasise interpersonal, transferable and employability skills as well as academic success. After graduation, you may have the opportunity to progress to postgraduate study, such as the University of Greater Manchester's MSc in Psychological Wellbeing and Mental Health.

We focus strongly on employability skills, the practical application of your studies, and academic success. Workshops will involve analysing life events and role-playing scenarios using case study material.

Throughout your degree, you'll also have support from your personal tutor, part of our team of helpful and approachable psychology staff who possess a diverse range of research interests.

We've invested in creating a learning environment that offers innovative methods of block teaching and authentic assessment using top class facilities, such as our observation laboratory with video cameras, microphones, and video editing equipment.

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Throughout the programme, we stress the applied nature of psychology and mental health , emphasising learning through experience to help prepare you for further professional qualifications in the field of mental health.

Students are supported to independently pursue voluntary experience and work related learning aligned with their interests. This is optional and does not constitute a formal placement, but may support future career development.

We'll explain the principles and methods of Action research and how to interpret a cycle of action research, including the collection, analysis, reporting, and interpretation of data. During your final year, you'll have the opportunity to carry out an individual Action research cycle as part of your Applied Project.

Teaching is dynamic and varied; using a flipped classroom, small group work, discussion groups, case studies, demonstrations, and laboratory workshops. We'll encourage you to take responsibility for your own learning, with opportunities for you to participate and gain practical experience.

Our highly-qualified staff have substantial experience in the field. Trained and practising counsellors deliver the counselling elements, bringing real-time and real-world experiences and case studies into their teaching. We also aim to give you the best possible opportunity to achieve your true potential by offering supervision throughout the course.

By choosing to study with us, you'll have the chance to enjoy Bolton's many shops, bars, restaurants and leisure facilities. Nearby Manchester is one of the UK's most multicultural and lively cities, and the Northwest of England is renowned for its beautiful countryside, coastline, and heritage.

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112 UCAS points.

We accept a full range of qualifications that carry UCAS points, including A-levels and BTECs. Please see our guide to the UCAS Tariff for examples of how to achieve these points. For most courses, we are also able to consider non-tariffable qualifications.

Any subjects are acceptable at Level 3.

You should also have five GCSEs at grade 4/C or above (or equivalent), including English and Mathematics.

You may be required to attend an interview and/or provide a portfolio of work.

If English isn’t your first language, you’ll also need IELTS 6.0 with no less than 5.5 in any band (or equivalent). We also accept a range of other English language qualifications – please visit our English Language Requirements web page for more details.

Applied learning in a professional setting is an essential part of this course. We work with many organisations to offer you this applied experience, and they may have additional requirements that you'll need to meet before you can undertake work-based learning with them. For example, settings that work with children, young people or vulnerable adults (also known as regulated activity) will require you to gain an Enhanced Disclosure certificate from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). Each organisation has its own requirements, and if you're unable to meet the requirements of your preferred organisation, you'll need to choose another work-based experience setting. You'll also be responsible for meeting any additional costs relating to your applied learning.

Please note that this course is subject to the University's Fitness to Practice declaration.

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Where changes are made to material information contained in

this course description or a decision is taken to suspend a course between the offer of

admissions and enrolment, we will inform applicants at the earliest possible opportunity and

will outline the various options available to the applicant.

Our BSc (Hons) Mental Health, Wellbeing and Counselling degree offers an ideal combination of subjects if you're looking for a career focused on mental health and psychological wellbeing in individuals, families or communities. On graduation, you'll be well-prepared to enter a variety of roles working directly or indirectly to improve mental health and wellbeing.

As a graduate, you'll be able to demonstrate skills such as problem-solving, critical evaluation and independence of thought, deductive reasoning, interpersonal awareness and excellent teamwork, and communication skills.

What can I do with this qualification?

Mental health is recognised as a driver of individual and societal wellbeing, and there are many varied career opportunities for graduates with expertise in this important area. Healthcare organisations, education providers and charities all need counsellors and mental health support workers. Local and national governments need professionals to develop and implement mental health and wellbeing programmes. Employers need mental health champions to advise on staff wellbeing.

As a graduate of this course, you'll be well placed to apply immediately for roles with employers such as the NHS, police service, prison service, secondary schools, further and higher education or the civil service. You might work directly with adults, children, and young people dealing with issues such as relationship difficulties, anxiety or grief. Local councils or charities may advertise family services and community-based roles to prevent mental health issues from arising or undertake early interventions. Alternatively, you might work on projects that indirectly improve mental health and wellbeing through social initiatives.

Additionally, you'll be able to apply for professional postgraduate study to become a teacher or social worker. If you wish to pursue a career in mental health, this course is an excellent forerunner to our MSc Psychological Wellbeing and Mental Health degree. You could also apply to train as a psychological wellbeing practitioner.

As a graduate, you'll possess the scientific knowledge and understanding embedded in the psychological elements of this degree. Skills such as problem-solving and data analysis will be helpful for careers in administration, law, finance, IT, and research.

Alternative career options

Graduates can use the qualification as a stepping-stone into a range of careers. Some of these roles may require relevant experience and/or postgraduate study. Possibilities include:

Coaching and guidance services

Mentoring

Family mediation

Teaching and education

Retail management

Human resources

Market research

Social work

When you successfully complete the module "Counselling Skills" (PPC5002), you’ll gain the SEG Accredited Level 3 Certificate in Counselling Skills.

Funding your studies: From January 2027, eligible students may be able to use the new Lifelong Learning Entitlement (LLE) to access tuition fee loan funding for this course. The LLE is designed to make student finance more flexible and support people to study, retrain or develop their skills at different stages of life. Find out more about the LLE and eligibility Lifelong Learning Entitlement (LLE) | Skills for Careers

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Important note regarding tuition fees:

EU nationals who meet residency requirements (have settled or pre-settled status) may be

eligible for 'Home' fee status.

If you do not meet these residency requirements, overseas fees will apply. Irish citizens living

in the UK or Ireland will be eligible for 'Home' fee status under the Common Travel

Area arrangement.

Please read the student finance for EU students web page on

www.gov.uk for information.

Home Undergraduate Tuition Fee Adjustment

The tuition fee applicable to the first year of your programme of study is confirmed in your offer letter. The tuition fee set is based on the regulations and guidance in force at the time of offer but remains subject to adjustment in accordance with any government-approved inflationary increase. The University reserves the right to amend tuition fees for all years of study, including the first year, by no more than the maximum increase permitted under legislation and regulatory guidance issued by the UK Government and the Office for Students.

Where such increases are approved, they will not exceed the rate of inflation, as measured by an appropriate index such as the Consumer Prices Index (CPI), or any successor measure specified by government. The University will apply any adjustment consistently across affected student cohorts and will give reasonable notice to students of any confirmed change to the published fee before the start of the relevant academic year.

This approach ensures that tuition fees remain compliant with applicable legislation, proportionate to inflationary changes, and consistent with government policy linking permitted fee uplifts to the maintenance of high-quality education and outcomes. For more information, please refer to the government guidance at: gov.uk – Universities to deliver better outcomes in return for full fees.

Postgraduate and International Tuition Fee Adjustment

The tuition fee applicable to the first year of your programme of study is confirmed in your offer letter. The University reserves the right to amend tuition fees for subsequent years of study in accordance with its Course Fees Policy. Where such increases are approved, they will not exceed the rate of inflation, as measured by an appropriate index such as the Consumer Prices Index (CPI), or any successor measure specified by government. The University will apply any adjustment consistently across affected student cohorts and will give reasonable notice to students of any confirmed change to the published fee before the start of the relevant academic year.

How to apply

Home Applicants

Multiple courses or institutions (September entry):

Apply via UCAS (www.ucas.com), where

you can select up to 5 courses for a fee of £28.95.

Institution: University of Greater Manchester

Code Name: UGM

Code Number: B44

Tel: 0870 1122211

Single course applications (any intake):

You can apply directly to the University using our online application

form. This route is:

Free, secure, and straightforward

Supported by direct contact with Admissions

Includes regular application updates

Provides access to offer-holder events and taster sessions

Important:

You cannot apply both via UCAS and directly in the same academic year — a UCAS application will invalidate any direct application.

For September entry, accepted direct applicants will have a simplified UCAS record created and shared on their behalf. By applying directly, you agreed to these terms.

Before you apply:

Check the entry requirements and ensure you select the correct start date/location.

Prepare the following:

Education history and dates

Qualification certificates (image files for upload)

Employment history (if applicable)

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Contact details for two referees (including at least one academic)

Document formats: PDF or JPEG (Word accepted for personal statements).

Ensure all information is accurate before submitting.

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English Language Qualifications

Have you completed an English Language qualification prior to application or have a valid exemption as per the list below?

(The qualification/exemption must be uploaded with this application)

E.g. Applicants from Nigeria/Africa must upload their WAEC or NECO certificate before the application is

submitted for a prompt response and offer.

Acceptable English Language Tests – Undergraduate and Postgraduate

These tests must have been taken within 2 years of the start of the course

IELTS Academic (taken within 2 years)

Undergraduate programmes 6.0 with no band below 5.5

Postgraduate programmes as per entry requirements

PTE Academic

Undergraduate and Postgraduate requiring IELTS6.0

No less than 59 in each component

Postgraduate requiring IELTS 6.5

Postgraduate requiring IELTS 7.0

No less than 76 in each component

TOEFL iBT

Must meet the following component scores:

Reading – 18

Writing – 17

Listening – 17

Speaking - 20

Reading – 20

Writing – 19

Listening – 19

Speaking 21

Reading – 24

Writing – 24

Listening – 22

Speaking 25

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