Course Summary

This degree is designed for those who wish to build a career within health and social care working in the public, private and third sectors. It will open up career paths in a range of diverse areas, including local councils, health boards, other local and national government agencies, charities and social enterprises The programme will develop your ability to provide care or administrative services and develop your awareness that employees across the sector need to work collaboratively to provide seamless, person-centred services. You will undertake work-related learning in an area you are currently employed or volunteer in.4 Graduates will find employment opportunities within organisations such as local councils, health boards other local and national government agencies, charities and social enterprises.

Course Details - Modules

Course content This programme is about developing people’s ability to provide care services that effect positively people requiring a service, their colleagues and the communities they work within, recognising that employees across the sector need to work collaboratively to provide seamless, person-centred services. Entry to this programme is at Year 2 and an HNC-relevant subject or equivalent qualification is required. Exit routes If you successfully complete Year 2 you can exit with a Diploma of Higher Education. Those who successfully complete Year 3 will exit with a BA award and those who successfully complete Year 4 will exit with the BA (Hons) award. Year 2 You will study five shared modules, one of which is a work-related module and a specific module related to health and social care. You will develop a shared understanding of the complex needs of clients and equipping individuals with an ability to assess and evaluate public service provision. You will study the policy, practice, ethical and socio-economic factors that influence health and social welfare and integration of health and social care along with self-awareness and person-centred care. Year 3 You will study five shared modules, one of which is a work-related learning module and one specific module related to health and social care. You will develop professional attitudes and leadership and management skills. You will be equipped to contribute confidently to evidence-based practice, informed by a value base of rights and respect for service users. Year 4 You will study four core modules and one option module from the University portfolio. This year will allow further specialisation in your chosen field and consists of a 40 credit dissertation module.

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: L430

Institution code: U40

Campus Name: Paisley Campus

Campus code:

Points of Entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

Year 2

Year 3

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

Entry to Year 2 with a HNC in one of the following titles: Healthcare; Care and Administrative Practice; Social Care; Social Services; Working with Communities; Counselling; Early Education and Childcare; Additional Support Needs; Complementary Therapies.

Entry to Year 3 with a HND in one of the following titles: Additional Support Needs; Counselling; Childcare Practice; Business Administration and IT; Business.

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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 : 44%

Employment after 15 months (Most common jobs): 64%

Go onto work and study: 77%

Fees and funding

England 9250.0 Year 1
Northern Ireland 9250.0 Year 1
Wales 9250.0 Year 1

Additional Fee Information

Additional Fee Information are not listed for this Course.

Provider information

Paisley Campus
High Street
Address3 are not listed for this Course.
Paisley
PA1 2BE

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