Course Summary

This diploma develops your critical understanding of health and social care policy, theory and practice, which is essential in today's fast-changing care sector. Health and social care professionals at all levels need to be proactive and flexible to succeed. Through your studies you’ll develop the skills you need for effective practice in a diverse, multidisciplinary environment. You’ll also gain an understanding of how ethical, legal, social, economic and political factors influence the provision and development of services. **Key features of the course** - Applies new ideas to real life issues and situations that affect us all - Helps you to develop as an independent and reflective learner - Explores the context and processes of change - Discover new ways of working across agency and professional boundaries

Course Details - Modules

This diploma of higher education has two stages, each comprising two modules. At each stage you will study one compulsory module focusing on current issues across the health and social care sector. For the remaining module of each stage, you will choose between option modules exploring particular issues or client groups in more depth, for example, mental health, older adults, children and young people or health and wellbeing.

Course Details – Assessment Method

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Course Details – Professional Bodies

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How to Apply

Deadline are not listed for this Course. 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

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Institution code: O11

Campus Name: Distance Learning

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Points of Entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

Year 1

Entry Requirements for Advanced Entry (Year 2 and Beyond)

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International applicants

Standard Qualification Requirements


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Minimum Qualification Requirements

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English language requirements

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Unistats information

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Fees and funding

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Provider information

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PO Box 197
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Milton Keynes
MK7 6BJ

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