Health at Newport

What our students say

Exploring the experiences of past students is always a great way to discover what is on offer. Find out about the experience of Margaret Davies who studied BSc Psychology & Counselling in Newport.

Health Tips and Advice

BSc (Hons) Nutrition programme leader Chris Cashin shares some of her knowledge for those with an interest in nutrition and how best to lead a healthy lifestyle. Here she gives advice on how to ensure you get your 5 A Day.

Check this section regularly for new tips and advice.

Course focus - BSc (Hons) Nutrition

The teaching team have a wealth of experience from the field which you will benefit from on the course.

To find out more visit the BSc (Hons) Nutrition pages.

Publications

Reflections in Counselling DVD front cover A comprehensive selection of DVDs produced by members of the counselling team are available to purchase at our online shop. Some of these are produced and marketed "in house", others are more widely available.

Titles include CBT Skills in Practice, Creative Group Supervision and Talking about Counselling.

Latest Health News

‘Call’ for 2012/2013 Scholarship - Taught Master Degree Course

ATM is a collaborative programme between Small, Medium Enterprises (SMEs) and Welsh Universities

University Sports Centre T.E.A.M complete ‘The South Wales 3 Peaks Trial’for local charity

Members of the Sports Centre at the University of Wales, Newport including students, staff and local people this weekend completed the gruelling South Wales Three Peaks Trial.

Courses for this subject area :

Undergraduate

Community Health and Well Being - Foundation Degree / BSc (Hons)

The course provides you with the opportunity to explore issues such as the Benefits of Nutrition and Exercise for Good Health and more.

Counselling Studies - BA (Hons)

Counselling Studies gives you a unique combination of knowledge, skills and personal development which help prepare you for working with people in a whole range of ways.

Nutrition - BSc (Hons)

It is an exciting and dynamic course that allows you to study Nutrition alongside other aspects of health and physical activity.

Psychology - BSc/BA (Hons)

This course will prepare you for many career paths in a different way that a BPS accredited course might do.

Psychology & Counselling Studies BA (Hons)

This course will allow you to benefit from a work placement, learn from our experts in both fields and leave us with a degree that can open up a variety of career and further learning opportunities.

Rehabilitation (Visual Impairment)

This Foundation Degree has been designed specifically for people who are providing rehabilitation support to people with little or no sight.

Short Course

Introduction to Counselling Skills

This three day course is a general introduction to basic counselling skills, which can be applied in most work settings.

Postgraduate

Art Psychotherapy MA

This is a highly experiential programme and much time is spent in groups of different sizes in which you explore your own behaviour and that of others and relate it to the clinical setting.

Autism - MA

This course is the only Master’s Degree in Autism available in Wales and as such attracts students from all over South Wales and the west of England.

Child & Adolescent Mental Health MA

This course considers various types of mental health difficulties, different characteristics, aetiology and consequences.

Childhood Studies MA

This course is an inter-disciplinary programme of study for a range of professionals including those working in law, health services, social work, the police service, voluntary sector and in education.

Consultative Supervision MA/PGDip

This course is for you if you are a member of the helping professions (Health Care Professional, Counsellor, Therapist, Psychologist, Social Worker or in another similar role).

Counselling (Integrative & CBT pathways) MA/PGDip/PGCert

This course is for you if you are interested in helping people help themselves, if you are challenged by the idea of self development and are willing to engage in reflective practice.

Counselling Children & Young People MA/PGDip

This course is for you if you are already a qualified Counsellor and wish to continue your professional development and enhance your career prospects with in-depth training in counselling children and young people.

Developmental Disorders MSc

This course is unique in offering all professionals working with service users who have a suspected or diagnosed developmental disorder the opportunity to study together to ensure that a holistic picture of current practice is gained.

Leadership & Management (Health Promotion & Education) MA

The MA Leadership and Management (Health Education) provides inter disciplinary training relevant to a range of experienced professionals involved in Health Promotion and Education.

Mobility & Orientation in Education - Certificate in Higher Education

This pioneering course, the first of its kind in Wales, has been developed in response to the evident shortage of professionals who are trained and qualified to work with children and young people with visual impairment.

Music Therapy MA

The MA Music Therapy training entitles graduates to apply for professional registration and license to practice through the Health Professions Council. The training comprises theoretical, clinical and musical experiences.

SEN Developmental Co-ordination Disorder (Dyspraxia) & Related Specific Learning Difficulties - PGCert

This is a unique blended learning course on DCD/Dyspraxia and gives the opportunity to discuss key issues with international students from different disciplines while learning about DCD and related specific learning difficulties.

SEN Hearing Impairment - PGDip, leading to MA SEN

Gaining a Mandatory Qualification (MQ) enables you to become a specialist teacher. You may then join a network of professionals with the same qualification by attending meetings within Wales and beyond.

SEN Specific Learning Difficulties - PGDip

The Postgraduate Diploma in SEN - Specific Learning Difficulties (SpLD) is recognised by the British Dyslexia Association for the award of Associate Member of the British Dyslexia Association (AMBDA).

SEN Visual Impairment - PGDip

This course is recognised as a specialist qualification for Qualified Teachers of the Visually Impaired (QTVI).

Special Educational Needs - MA

This programme is designed to meet the needs of those who work with children or young people whose development is affected adversely by difficulties in learning or by behaviour.

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