Course Summary

This course has been designed to produce the professionals of the future, who can positively address the challenges that health and social care presents. Meeting the health and social care needs of the population is one of the greatest challenges facing any society. It extends to almost every facet of social life, from the person who is unwell and seeking support for themselves, to political decisions about how to structure national systems of healthcare delivery. Comprehensive in its content, this course has been designed to produce the professionals of the future, who can positively address the challenges that health and social care presents. Throughout your studies you will be taught by friendly, knowledgeable lecturers,who have been employed in either health or social care and are well equipped to help you relate your study topics to current policy and practice. On successful completion of study, we will issue the following award: BSc (Hons) Health and Social Care

Course Details - Modules

Year 1 (Core) The Context of Health and Social Care, Professional Issues, Healthy Individuals through the Lifespan, Using Communication Skills Year 2 (Core) Introduction to Public Health, Understanding Health and Social Care Organisations (and work experience), Health Promotion, Research Skills Year 3 (Core), Extended Health and Social Care Project , Contemporary Issues in Health and Social Care, Leadership and Management in Health and Social Care, The Employable Graduate

Course Details – Assessment Method

Assessment Methods are not listed for this Course.

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: L512

Institution code: S72

Campus Name: Staffordshire University (Stoke Campus)

Campus code:

Points of Entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

Year 1

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

Combined with other level 3 qualifications to achieve 96 tariff points

Combined with other level 3 qualifications to achieve 96 tariff points

Other A Level combinations possible to achieve 96 points. Minimum of 2 A Levels, can be combined with other Level 3 qualifications eg. AS levels/Extended Project to achieve 96 points

May be considered for advanced entry onto the second year of the degree. Subject to satisfactory comparability of modular content of level 4. A transcript will be required.

May be considered for advanced entry onto the second year of the degree. Subject to satisfactory comparability of modular content of level 4. A transcript will be required.

We welcome a wide range of qualifications and qualification combinations. We assess each application individually, taking in to account any experience and skills you may have in your chosen field. Don't worry if you can't see your specific qualification listed, just contact our team of experts on 01782 294400 or email us at enquiries@staffs.ac.uk for further advise

Achieve a minimum of 96 tariff points achieved from either five Highers or a combination of two Highers offered with two Advanced Highers. Where only Highers have been taken a minimum of (CCCCD) are required.

Can be combined with other level 3 qualifications to achieve 96 points

Pass Access to HE Diploma with 96 UCAS points

Achieve a minimum of 96 tariff points achieved in either three Advanced Highers or from a combination of two Advanced Highers plus two Highers.

Grade combinations below 96 points considered when combined with other Level 3 qualifications including AS and Extended Project to achieve 96 points

Can be combined with other level 3 qualifications to achieve 96 points

Grade combinations below 96 points considered when combined with other Level 3 qualifications including AS and Extended Project to achieve 96 points

Combined with other level 3 qualifications to achieve 96 tariff points

Tarrif points from composite elements of IB Made up of 6 components - usually comprising of 3 subjects at 'higher level' and 3 at 'standard' level. Opportunity to add on to points with extended essay and theory of knowledge. All the above attract UCAS points. Potential to meet the points by not passing all six component of qualificaiton.

Combined with other level 3 qualifications to achieve 96 tariff points

Grade combinations below 96 points considered when combined with other Level 3 qualifications including AS and Extended Project to achieve 96 points

Combined with other level 3 qualifications to achieve 96 tariff points

Combined with other level 3 qualifications to achieve 96 tariff points

Combined with other level 3 qualifications to achieve 96 tariff points

Combined with other level 3 qualifications to achieve 96 tariff points

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): 60%

Go onto work and study: 85%

Fees and funding

England 9250.0 Year 1
Northern Ireland 9250.0 Year 1
Scotland 9250.0 Year 1
Wales 9250.0 Year 1
Channel Islands 9250.0 Year 1
International 14000.0 Year 1

Additional Fee Information

For further details of what is and is not included in your tuition fees please visit www.staffs.ac.uk/undergraduate/fees/

Provider information

College Road
Address2 are not listed for this Course.
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Stoke on Trent
ST4 2DE

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