FdSc Mental Health Practice Foundation degree at City College Norwich
FdSc Mental Health Practice at City College Norwich. The qualification is nationally recognised through a UK degree-awarding body and carries Silver status for teaching quality in the Office for Students' TEF 2023.
About this course
FdSc Mental Health Practice is a Foundation degree (FdSc) at City College Norwich. It runs 2 years, studied full-time.
For Social work graduates from this provider, typical earnings around £32,000. (HESA Graduate Outcomes / LEO, via Discover Uni.)
For the typical curriculum, specialisations, career paths and graduate earnings for Nursing & Health, see the sections below.
Curriculum & modules
Real modules published for this course, grouped only where the source gives a year, stage or level.
Level 4 6 modules
- Academic and Professional SkillsCompulsory - Core
Module details
This module aims to provide a framework of professional and academic skills at undergraduate level, promote your recognition of the value of research, critical analysis and reporting in the context of your programme specialism and aid in the identification and development of a developmental approach to learning and to the professional skills required for employment.
Assessment: Group Presentation (50% of module weighting), Reflective Journal (50% of module weighting)
- Mental Health and SocietyCompulsory - Non-Core
Module details
This module aims to introduce the field of mental health and act as a foundation for other modules on the course. The module will provide an opportunity to commence exploring the topic of defining mental health as both a biological and social construct. You will examine mental health and mental distress within the context of society.
Assessment: Essay (100% of module weighting)
- Cognitive and Biological SystemsCompulsory - Non-Core
Module details
The module presents the anatomical and biological foundations of health across the life span as a dynamic process. The core of the course is concerned with an integrated study of human biology, drawing on the disciplines of anatomy, physiology, molecular biology. This provides an underpinning knowledge of how the body works.
Assessment: Exam (100% of module weighting)
- Person Centred CareCompulsory - Core
Module details
This module will allow you the opportunity to consider different approaches to communication in healthcare and the impact that this will have when working with different people. Multidisciplinary and multi-agency working involves appropriately utilising knowledge, skills and best practice from multiple disciplines and across services.
Assessment: Individual Presentation (100% of module weighting)
- Law, Ethics and SafeguardingCompulsory - Core
Module details
Ethical and legal issues associated with the provision of health care in the UK are becoming increasingly complex and have much influence on professional practice, accountability and individual responsibility. Practitioners are frequently required to differentiate between the law and personal values in order to discharge their duty of care.
Assessment: Professional Discussion (100% of module weighting)
- Practice and Policy in Mental Health CareCompulsory - Non-Core
Module details
The mental health sector is sensitive to change, and is affected by the political, social, legal, and economic environment. The purpose of this module is to explore past and current factors that impact the design and delivery of mental health services.
Assessment: Essay (100% of module weighting)
Level 5 5 modules
- Assessment and RiskCompulsory - Non-Core
Module details
The intent of this module is to equip you with a critical understanding of how common mental health disorders are assessed in mental health practice. The module will explore the purpose and types of mental health assessments conducted to inform client-centered, recovery-focused interventions.
Assessment: Reflective Journal (100% of module weighting)
- Human Growth and DevelopmentCompulsory - Non-Core
Module details
This module will provide you with an introduction to the key theories of human development. There are many different theoretical approaches regarding human development and this module will cover a holistic approach, covering physical, cognitive, and psychosocial development of humans throughout the lifespan.
Assessment: Case Study (100% of module weighting)
- Intervention and RecoveryCompulsory - Non-Core
Module details
You will develop a theoretical awareness of the common interventions used within the mental health sector to support recovery. Attention will be paid to the main, evidence-based, pharmacological, psychological, and social interventions used to manage barriers caused by common mental health conditions.
Assessment: Intervention Plan and Rationale (100% of module weighting)
- Service ImprovementCompulsory - Core
Module details
This module focuses on the principles and practices of service development, emphasis will be placed on enhancing patient safety and quality of care through research and leadership. It is designed to equip you with the knowledge and skills to effectively contribute to continuous service improvement of healthcare services.
Assessment: Service Development Plan (60% of module weighting), VIVA Discussion (40% of module weighting)
- Professional PracticeCompulsory - Core
Module details
You should have an awareness of current factors impacting the sector and the opportunities and challenges that these bring. This will be a fundamental part of this module, that allows for you to develop your employability and professionalism. It is crucial that you have self-awareness and knowledge of professionalism and professional practice.
Source: provider course page. Modules can change; required/optional status, credits, descriptions and assessment are shown only when explicitly published.
Course in depth
What this course covers, who it suits and where it leads.
What you'll study
You'll study mental health nursing practice with a blend of classroom learning and supervised clinical placements. A course like this normally moves from foundations, core clinical skills, communication and person-centred care, plus anatomy and physiology, through to specialist topics such as acute and long-term care, medicines management, and complex care and leadership. Throughout both years, you'll spend roughly half your time in placements across mental health and other healthcare settings, gaining hands-on experience under supervision. You'll learn to assess patients, manage conditions, and apply evidence-based practice to real situations. The course builds toward NMC registration, equipping you with the knowledge and competence needed for professional nursing practice.
Who it's for
This course suits those seeking to enter or progress within mental health and nursing professions. It's designed for students ready to commit to full-time study and develop practical, clinically relevant skills.
Careers & job market
Across Nursing & Health courses nationally, 90% of graduates are in work or further study within 15 months of completing their degree. Of those working, 87% are in highly skilled roles or undertaking further study. National earnings data shows graduates starting at £27,000–£30,500 fifteen months after graduation, rising to £23,800–£33,600 after three years and £27,200–£38,400 after five years. These figures reflect the broader graduate population in this field and should not be treated as guaranteed individual outcomes.
University & format
This FdSc is delivered full-time over 2 years at City College Norwich, a higher education college. Teaching is in English. The college is recognised as a UK degree-awarding body, so your qualification is nationally recognised. The course received a Silver award for teaching quality in the Office for Students' TEF 2023.
Applicant information
The next application dates for this course, followed by facts the provider publishes.
- 2027 entryCompleted applications can be submitted
Your application needs a reference before you can send it.
- 2026 entryFinal date for 2026 applications
Applications must reach UCAS by 18:00 UK time.
- 2026 entryLast day to add a Clearing choice
Check that this course still has a vacancy before adding it.
- 2027 entryEqual-consideration deadline
18:00 UK time for most undergraduate courses.
Show 5 later dates
- 2027 entryUCAS Extra opens
Applicants who used all five choices and hold no offer may be able to add another choice.
- 2027 entryLast day applications go directly to providers
Applications received after 18:00 UK time are entered into Clearing.
- 2027 entryClearing opens
Eligible applicants can see vacancies and release themselves into Clearing.
- 2027 entryFinal date for 2027 applications
Applications must reach UCAS by 18:00 UK time.
- 2027 entryLast day to add a Clearing choice
Check that this course still has a vacancy before adding it.
Entry & how to get in
Entry & your chances
An honest read from the official entry data, plus your personal match.
Entry is set by the university and based on your offer. Use your predicted grades to see how you compare, then check the university's stated requirements.
How to apply
Undergraduate applications go through UCAS. Here’s what matters for this course, the right deadline, the grades to aim for, and the steps in order.
- 1Register on UCAS Hub
Create your UCAS application and add this course. One application covers up to five choices.
- 2Write your personal statement
A single statement covers all your choices, so keep it broad enough for similar courses while showing genuine interest in this subject.
- 3Submit by 13 January 2027, 18:00 UK time
UCAS equal-consideration deadline for most undergraduate courses. Source: UCAS 2027 dates.
- 4Reply to your offers
When decisions are in, pick a firm (first) choice and an insurance (back-up) choice with slightly lower grades.
- 5Results day & confirmation
On results day (mid-August) your place is confirmed if you meet the offer. Just missed? Talk to the university, or find a place through Clearing.
Fees & funding
What this course costs and how UK student finance covers it.
Tuition per year
Standard capped home fee at English providers (2026/27); Scotland, Wales & NI differ.
Check fees at City College Norwich →For students who normally live in England
2026/27 Student Finance England figures. Maintenance support is means-tested and this two-point view is not an entitlement calculator. The course total uses its published length and home fee where both are available; a missing full-time fee uses the clearly labelled England-cap scenario, while part-time fees and unknown lengths are never guessed. Use the official calculator. Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland use separate systems: SAAS, Student Finance Wales, and Student Finance NI.
Starting on or after 1 January 2027?
The Lifelong Learning Entitlement is a separate system. A new learner’s tuition entitlement is currently stated as £39,160 (about 480 credits at 2026/27 fee levels), subject to prior study and eligibility. Check the official LLE guide.
Paying for it
- Tuition Fee Loan: can cover eligible tuition up to the applicable limit and is paid straight to the provider.
- Maintenance Loan: up to £10,830/yr away from home outside London (England, 2026/27), means-tested on household income.
- Repayment: 9% of income above £25,000, nothing below it; written off after 40 years.
- Earn alongside: most students work part-time in term, part-time roles on the StudySmarter job board.
England figures shown; Scotland, Wales & NI run their own schemes, check gov.uk.
Scholarships & bursaries you could qualify for
That does not mean no funding exists. Check the university directory for current amounts, eligibility and application dates.
National funding for this subject
- NHS Learning Support Fund: Eligible nursing, midwifery and allied-health students can receive a non-repayable training grant. Official guidance
We only display a named award when its provider source identifies the award and who it is for.
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Careers & earnings
What Nursing & Health graduates actually earn, from real outcome data, 15 months, 3 years and 5 years after graduating.
Graduate earnings: this course
| When | Median | Typical range | Graduates |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 months after | £32,000 | £30,000 – £33,000 | 495 |
| 3 years after | £28,500 | £23,500 – £32,000 | 15 |
| 5 years after | £30,500 | £24,000 – £33,000 | 15 |
Nominal earnings for graduates of this course/subject at this provider. Stronger evidence. Published sample: 495. Cohort 2021-22.
- 1Newly Qualified PractitionerPreceptorship / first post · 0–2 yrs
- 2Registered PractitionerAutonomous practice · 2–5 yrs
- 3Senior / SpecialistSpecialist or team lead · 5–10 yrs
- 4Advanced / Consultant PractitionerAdvanced practice or management · 10+ yrs
How pay grows: this course vs Nursing & Health nationally
National figures for Nursing & Health graduates, HESA Graduate Outcomes (15 months) and the Longitudinal Education Outcomes (LEO) dataset (3 & 5 years). These are national, not university-specific; actual pay varies by employer, region, role and experience. Different cohorts, so the bars are not one group over time.
Work out your pay
Headline figures hide a lot. Calculate realistic take-home pay for this field by role, region and experience, then check your CV before you apply.
Value compared with similar courses
How this course’s 5-year median earnings compare with Nursing & Health courses at the same study level.
Compared with 1,506 courses with compatible official earnings data. This is a course-value comparison, not a quality ranking.
Job market & outlook
How Nursing & Health graduates fare in the labour market, and how AI is reshaping the work.
How AI is changing the work
AI doesn't replace the profession, it shifts it: routine tasks get automated, while judgement, working with people and using AI well become more valuable.
What AI takes off your plate
- Routine documentation and triage support
- Scheduling and records admin
- First-pass risk flags from data
- Standard reference look-ups
More human than ever
- Hands-on, compassionate care
- Clinical judgement and accountability
- Communicating with patients and families
- Ethics and safeguarding decisions
The strongest graduates pair subject depth with the ability to use AI tools critically.
Roles & employers
Where Nursing & Health graduates typically go, indicative destinations from graduate career data. Each role links to live openings on the StudySmarter job board.
Roles graduates go into
Where they work
- NHS trusts
- Private healthcare
- Care providers
- Community & mental-health services
Jobs after this course
Current roles from the StudySmarter job board that suit Nursing & Health graduates.
Nursing Home ManagerJarrodean Healthcare RecruitmentSenior Charge Nurse Uist Community Nursing teamNHS National Services ScotlandCare Assistant - Nursing Home | Flexible Hours, Weekly PayMpa RecruitmentCare Assistant (Nursing) - Nightshift - RatheaneMacklin Care Homes LimitedSenior Support Worker: Meaningful Care & Flexible ShiftsPotens GroupDental NurseBupa Dental CareIs this course right for you?
The essentials UK applicants ask about: finance, outcomes, entry and quality.
Student finance
For comparison, the standard full-time England tuition cap is up to £9,790 per year in 2026/27; the actual fee varies by course and provider. If you normally live in England, eligible students can apply for a Tuition Fee Loan, plus a Maintenance Loan for living costs. Under Plan 5 you repay 9% of income above £25,000, nothing below that, and the balance is written off after 40 years.
Where graduates go
Most graduates were in work or further study, with a median salary of £32,000. See the full breakdown in Careers & earnings above.
Who studies here and in this subject?
Provider- and UK subject-level context.
Subjects allied to medicine across the UK
HESA student record 2024/25. Counts are rounded.
Local crime-data context
A neutral snapshot around the published teaching location.
Around City College Norwich
1,678 street-level reports returned within roughly one mile across 2026-04 to 2026-06.
Police.uk street-level API. Approximate locations, not confined to campus. England, Wales and Northern Ireland; not Scotland.
Is Nursing & Health right for you?
Tick what applies to you and see how good a fit it is.
International students
What applying to City College Norwich from outside the UK involves: fees, English, visa, funding and living costs.
Tuition fees
International tuition is set per course by City College Norwich; international fees are typically £12,000–£30,000/year for classroom subjects and higher for lab/clinical ones. You’re not eligible for UK Tuition Fee or Maintenance Loans, so plan for fees plus living costs upfront.
English language
Most UK undergraduate courses ask for around IELTS 6.0–6.5 (no band below 5.5–6.0), or an accepted equivalent. If you’re just short, most universities run a pre-sessional English course that counts towards the requirement.
Student visa
You’ll usually need a Student visa (Student Route). After you accept an offer the university issues a CAS; you then show funds for fees plus about £1,023–£1,334/month living costs and pay the Immigration Health Surcharge for NHS access.
Scholarships & funding
Many universities offer international/global scholarships (often £2,000–£6,000/yr), check City College Norwich’s funding pages.
Living costs
Budget roughly £1,100–£1,400/month outside London and £1,400–£1,800/month in London for rent, food and travel; the figure also matters for your visa.
Working while you study
A Student visa usually allows up to 20 hours/week in term time and full-time in holidays, useful alongside study, though not something to rely on for fees.
Visa rules and fees change. Always confirm the current requirements with City College Norwich and gov.uk before you apply.
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