The Foundation Degree in Health & Social Care enables students to access a career in the rewarding and challenging industry. The course provides students with the knowledge, skills and experience to excel the latest thinking and practical expertise this course will offer a broad-based grounding in the principles of Health & Social Care and the opportunity to combine theory and practical experience.
Course Details - Modules
The course includes units covering: Study and Lifelong Learning Skills, Contextualising Welfare 1 - The development of UK Social Policy, Foundations for Practice, Introduction to Community Practice: Research and Development, Communication and Collaboration.Power and Oppression and Society, Health and Ageing and Social Care, Social Care: Theory and Practice, Supporting Professional Practice, Management and Leadership in Health and Social Care.
Course Details – Assessment Method
Assessment ranges from assignments, group presentations, online assessments and portfolio development. Work-based learning is integral to the course aims, enabling the use and evaluation of skills and knowledge in practice. Students will omplete two placements, undertaking 200 hours of work experience, to develop a range of work based skills and an insight into the industry.
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:
L511
Institution code:
W67
Campus Name:
Wigan
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
Students must possess a Grade C or above in English GCSE or equivalent. Mature students with experience, a portfolio of work and employer reference will be considered.
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Minimum Qualification Requirements
Minimum Further Information are not listed for this Course.
English language requirements
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AdditionalDetails
English Language Entry Requirement Information are not listed for this Course.
Unistats information
Student satisfaction :
0%
Employment after 15 months (Most common jobs):
0%
Go onto work and study:
0%
Fees and funding
England
6000.0
Year 1
Northern Ireland
6000.0
Year 1
Scotland
6000.0
Year 1
Wales
6000.0
Year 1
Additional Fee Information
Additional Fee Information are not listed for this Course.
Provider information
PO Box 53
Parsons Walk
Address3 are not listed for this Course.
Wigan
WN1 1RS
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