The BA (Hons) Health and Social Care with Foundation Year degree will prepare you to support individuals at different points within the life-course.
- Foundation Year gives you the chance to prepare or refresh your university-level academic skills and develop a good base knowledge of the subject in a friendly and supportive learning environment
- Access to excellent learning facilities
- Gain a broad understanding of health and social care issues
- Study modules that have been created to help you become an independent and reflective learner
- The degree will prepare you for a wide range of health and social care roles
Course Details - Modules
Please visit the Liverpool John Moores University website for detailed module information.
Course Details – Assessment Method
We use a variety of assessment strategies in BA (Hons) Health and Social Care with Foundation Year. Assessment methods can include: essays, literature reviews, reflective accounts, personal development plans, poster presentations, case studies, risk analysis and action planning, journal or committee papers, community profiles and research projects. These different methods enable our students to demonstrate their knowledge and understanding across the breadth of the curriculum.
Course Details – Professional Bodies
Professional Bodies are not listed for this Course.
How to Apply
26 January This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.
Application Codes
Course code:
B700
Institution code:
L51
Campus Name:
Liverpool John Moores University
Campus code:
Points of Entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
Foundation
Entry Requirements for Advanced Entry (Year 2 and Beyond)
Entry Requirements for Advanced Entry are not listed for this Course.
International applicants
Standard Qualification Requirements
BTEC certificate: Acceptable only when combined with other qualifications.
90 credit diploma: Acceptable only when combined with other qualifications.
Subjects / grades required: Health or Science related subject area.
Diploma (QCF): Acceptable on its own and combined with other qualifications.
Diploma subjects/grades required: Health or Science related subject area.
Extended diploma (QCF): Acceptable on its own in a relevant subject area.
Extended diploma subjects/grades required: MMM in a health or science related subject.
Level 3 in childrens play, learning and development: Not acceptable.
Minimum number of A Levels required: 2.
Is general studies acceptable? Yes.
Are AS level awards acceptable? Yes.
Average A Level offer: CCD.
Maximum AS Level points accepted: 20.
Applicants must hold grade 4 or grade C or above in English Language and Mathematics GCSE or an approved alternative qualification. We will consider applicants who are in the process of completing their GCSE English Language and Mathematics or level 2 equivalents. Acceptable equivalents would be: •Key Skills Level 2 in English/Maths •NVQ level 2 Functional Skills in English Writing and or Reading and Maths •Skills for Life level 2 in Literacy/Numeracy •Higher Diploma in English/Maths •Functional Skills level 2 in English/Maths •Northern Ireland Essential Skills Level 2 in Communication and Application of Number •Wales Essential Skills Level 2 in Communication and Application of Number •Welsh GCSE in Maths •Welsh GCSE in Maths Numeracy The Faculty of Health will accept Edge Hill University's equivalence tests in English and mathematics as an alternative to the GCSE requirements. For further information, please go to Edgehill Equivalency Tests or email edgehilltests@edgehill.ac.uk
Scottish Higher: Acceptable on its own and combined with other qualifications.
Scottish Advanced Higher: Acceptable on its own and combined with other qualifications.
Access to Higher Education Diploma acceptability: Acceptable on its own and combined with other qualifications.
Further information: Pass in relevant kite-marked course. Pass QAA Accredited Access to Higher Education Diploma in a Health or Science related subject area.
Irish Leaving Certificate: Acceptable on its own and combined with other qualifications.
Grades/subjects required: 88.
Welsh Baccalaureate: Acceptable on its own and combined with other qualifications.
International Baccalaureate: Acceptable on its own and combined with other qualifications.
Additional information: 88 UCAS points required.
We will accept FETAC in a relevant subject area (Health/Science)
Students will also be required to complete a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.
Mature entry
Enquiries are encouraged from students from non-standard academic backgrounds who can demonstrate motivation and potential to complete their chosen programme of study. Mature students are encouraged to apply early in order that proper consideration and academic guidance can be given.
Please click the following link to find out more about qualification requirements for this course
Minimum Qualification Requirements
Minimum Further Information are not listed for this Course.
English language requirements
Test
Grade
AdditionalDetails
English Language Entry Requirement Information are not listed for this Course.
Unistats information
Student satisfaction :
91%
Employment after 15 months (Most common jobs):
72%
Go onto work and study:
96%
Fees and funding
England
9250.0
Year 1
Northern Ireland
9250.0
Year 1
Scotland
9250.0
Year 1
Wales
9250.0
Year 1
International
11000.0
Year 1
Additional Fee Information
All figures are subject to yearly increases. Tuition fees are subject to parliamentary approval. The above fees are for 2021/22. Fees for 2022/23 are to be provided.
Provider information
Egerton Court (Headquarters)
2 Rodney Street
Address3 are not listed for this Course.
Liverpool
L1 2UA
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