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This course is designed to help you build key knowledge and practical understanding of mental health and wellbeing. You’ll explore the wide range of factors that can influence mental health, from personal experiences to global issues, and learn about the strategies and support services that promote healthier lives and communities.
Examination Board: OCR
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Sixth Form > Our Pathways
This course is designed to help you build key knowledge and practical understanding of mental health and wellbeing. You’ll explore the wide range of factors that can influence mental health, from personal experiences to global issues, and learn about the strategies and support services that promote healthier lives and communities.
Examination Board OCR
Specification Number
OCR Level 3 Alternative Academic Qualifications (AAQs), also known as Cambridge Advanced Nationals, are designed for students who are interested in progressing onto higher education. These qualifications complement A Levels and can be taken alongside both A levels and other AAQ’s
These qualifications are designed to be taken alongside A levels or other AAQ’s
The OCR Level 3 Alternative Academic Qualification Cambridge Advanced National in Mental Health: Individuals & Society is for students aged 16-19 years old. It will develop knowledge, understanding and skills that will help prepare you for progression to undergraduate study and are relevant to mental health and wellbeing, within the broader health and social care sector
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This course is designed to help you build key knowledge and practical understanding of mental health and wellbeing. You’ll explore the wide range of factors that can influence mental health, from personal experiences to global issues, and learn about the strategies and support services that promote healthier lives and communities. You’ll also understand how tools can be used to monitor wellbeing, understand how attitudes to mental health have changed over time, and consider the impact of social media and society on individuals. By studying this qualification, you’ll gain valuable insights and practical skills to make a positive difference in people’s lives.
Mrs Thornton
A minimum of 5 9-5 GCSE grades, which must include a grade 5 or above in either English Language or English Literature.
Level 3 AAQ Cambridge Advanced National in mental health; Individuals and society
Topic you will be examined in
F400 Fundamentals of mental health and the individual
F401 Mental health, wellbeing and society
Mandatory Coursework topics
F402 Supporting and promoting mental health and well being in organisations
F403 Community based support for mental health and wellbeing
Optional coursework topics (you will study one of these)
F404 supporting mental health and well-being with physical activity
F405 supporting mental health and well-being with outdoor and creative activities
Course structure
One external exam and two pieces of coursework in year 12
One external exam and one pieces of coursework in year 13
(This is subject to change)
Studying the AAQ Mental Health: Individuals and Society can open a range of progression routes for students, depending on their interests and career goals. It provides a strong foundation in understanding mental health issues, societal influences, and support strategies, which can lead to further study in areas such as psychology, health and social care, counselling, or sociology at a higher level. Students may also progress into vocational training or apprenticeships in roles related to mental health support, social work, youth work, or community care. In addition, the qualification develops transferable skills such as communication, empathy, research, and critical thinking, which are valuable for both further education and employment in sectors that prioritise wellbeing and social support.
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