Course overview
Develop practical knowledge with an award from Canterbury Christ Church University.
Top up a relevant Level 4 qualification through study of mental-health promotion, social prescribing, substance use, epidemiology and collaborative wellbeing practice.
Course overview
This two-year Level 5 entry programme examines the contested and changing nature of mental health and wellbeing across individuals, communities and populations. It connects evidence and health inequalities with promotion strategies, social prescribing, substance use, epidemiology and interdisciplinary work.
Study location and delivery
The programme is available for full-time on-campus study in London and is awarded by Canterbury Christ Church University.
Course structure
The published route comprises 240 credits completed over 2 years. Modules are organised by level and trimester where that structure is published.
Curriculum
Complete the published 240-credit curriculum.
05Level 5
120 credits
120 credits
Level 5
120 credits
- Promoting Health20 credits
- Developing Collaborative Practice20 credits
- Health Inequalities Across the Life-course20 credits
- Evidenced Based Research in Health & Wellbeing20 credits
- Social Prescribing20 credits
- Health Behaviour Science20 credits
06Level 6
120 credits
120 credits
Level 6
120 credits
- Aspects of Mental Health Promotion20 credits
- Health & Lifestyle Epidemiology20 credits
- Substance Use & Health20 credits
- Working in Health20 credits
- Dissertation40 credits
Module availability and content may change as part of the provider’s ongoing academic review.
Assessment
Practical ways to show what you know.
Detailed assessment methods and weighting are not published on the current course page. Confirm the assessment pattern for the selected intake before applying.
Entry requirements
Your route onto the course.
Academic and admissions requirements
- Applicants need 120 appropriate credits at Level 4, such as a relevant Certificate of Higher Education in Public Health or a related subject.
- External applicants must also meet the standard University requirements for admission to the award.
- Applicants without the standard qualifications may be considered using relevant life or work experience of a substantial nature and duration.
- The admissions process may consider evidence of examination ability and an independent employment reference.
- Final admission remains subject to the University admissions process and approval.
English language
- Applicants should normally demonstrate English at CEFR B2 or an accepted equivalent for Level 4 or higher entry.
Fees & funding
Understand the full cost.
A course-specific tuition fee is not currently available.
Confirm the current annual fee and any funding eligibility before applying.
What you’ll achieve
Skills for ideas that move forward.
Top up 120 relevant Level 4 credits to a complete honours degree.
Apply promotion, behavioural and public-health perspectives to mental wellbeing.
Complete a 40-credit mental-health and wellbeing dissertation.
Career opportunities
Where this course can take you.
Career outcomes depend on your experience, further training and the requirements of each role.
Career directions
- Mental-health promotion
- Community wellbeing
- Social prescribing support
- Health advocacy
- Wellbeing programme coordination
- Applied health research
Frequently asked questions
Course questions.
Where is the course taught?
The course is available for on-campus study in London.
Who awards the qualification?
The qualification is awarded by Canterbury Christ Church University.
When can I start?
A course-specific start date is not published on the current page. Confirm the next available intake before applying.
How much is the course?
A current course-specific tuition fee is not published on the official course page. Confirm the annual fee before applying.