The Foundation Degree in Health and Social Care (delivered in partnership with Plymouth University) will appeal to those who have an interest in the care sector, or would like the opportunity to develop their skills, knowledge and career opportunities within a rapidly expanding and developing profession. The programme will provide students with the critical skills and experience required for a variety of roles within the health and social care sector, including health education and promotion, housing, community work, residential care, drug and alcohol services. The course aims to provide: Access to a higher level programme of study in a health and social care for suitably qualified people; The ability for students to apply their developing skills and knowledge in a functional way as the programme progresses, particularly in the work-based learning placement, and by engagement with the local community; Specialist study relevant to the individual vocation and environments in which students are currently working, or to which students are aiming to work within the health and/or social care sector; The levels of academic and practical ability to equip students with the skills needed to progress to Honours level study; The knowledge, understanding and skills required for success in employment in the health and social care sector at supervisory or management level.

Year 1: Research Skills & Professional Development; Communication Skills; Foundations of Health & Welfare; Illness & Disease; The Role of Public Health; Ethics, Values, Diversity & Rights Year 2: Health Promotion; Research Methods & Professional Skills in Health & Social Care; Introduction to Management & Human Resources in Health & Social Care; Safeguarding in Health & Social Care; Health & Social Policy; Mental Health & Recovery Work-based learning: You are required to complete 200 hours work experience within an appropriate health and social care setting.

This course is assessed through a combination of coursework and examinations.

Professional Bodies are not listed for this Course.

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.

Course code: L514

Institution code: W66

Campus Name: Main Site

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The following entry points are available for this course:

Year 1

Entry Requirements for Advanced Entry are not listed for this Course.

Applicants should normally be at least 18 years of age. Applications are welcomed from candidates with a subject-specific Level 3 course such as a National Subsidiary/Diploma/ Extended Diploma, A Level, Access to Higher Education Course, or a work-based course, such as NVQ 3 or Advanced Apprenticeship with 80 UCAS points (MMP) achieved. Applications from candidates without formal qualifications, but who have a minimum of two years’ relevant work experience and are able to demonstrate that they have developed the necessary skills to succeed on the course will also be considered. All applicants will normally require at least 4 GCSE passes at grade C or above including maths and English (grade 4/5 new GCSE grading from 2017) or their Level 2 equivalents, and will be required to supply/undergo an enhanced DBS check. All applicants will be required to attend an interview.

Please click the following link to find out more about qualification requirements for this course

http://www.weymouth.ac.uk/course/?id=618

Minimum Further Information are not listed for this Course.

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English Language Entry Requirement Information are not listed for this Course.

Student satisfaction : 0%

Employment after 15 months (Most common jobs): 55%

Go onto work and study: 65%

EU	6650.0	Year 1
International	6650.0	Year 1
England	6650.0	Year 1
Northern Ireland	6650.0	Year 1
Scotland	6650.0	Year 1
Wales	6650.0	Year 1
Channel Islands	6650.0	Year 1

Additional costs include £5 refundable HE Centre pass and a £24 College parking permit if applicable. Currently the cost of visits/trips are funded as part of this course, as well as application costs for Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) clearance which is an enrolment requirement of this course. International students will be charged an additional £250 admin fee on top of the tuition fee. *Note – All costs may be subject to change and may vary dependent on place of purchase.

Cranford Avenue
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Weymouth
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