**Course Overview** If you are passionate about pursuing a career as a healthcare professional but do not have the required qualifications for direct entry then the Integrated Foundation Year offers a supportive alternative route into Higher Education. You will gain the subject knowledge that underpins your subsequent three-year programme and develop the transferable skills needed to apply the theory you learn to practice and understand the career relevance of your degree. You will develop key competencies for research, academic writing, presenting and enhancing skills such as communication, team working, self-management, resilience, self-awareness and confidence. You will gain awareness of professional contexts, individual professional standards and values. This degree programme in Health and Social Care provides you with the opportunity to achieve a nationally recognised academic award that has been designed to meet your needs, and facilitate progression as you build your career within Health and Social Care sectors. The key knowledge, understanding and experiences gained throughout the programme are structured to enhance employability within a sector that is experiencing continued growth. **Graduate Prospects** Following this programme there is an opportunity to work in a variety of organisations and settings in enhanced roles, in managerial positions, in the NHS and as a business owner within the health and social care setting. there are opportunities to continue your studies at postgraduate level, either individual modules or a full Masters programme. At the end of the first year of the 4-year degree if you pass the year meeting specific progression criteria there is an opportunity to be interviewed for entry onto one of our Allied Health Programmes, Nursing, Occupational Therapy, Physiotherapy. Diagnostic Radiography and Social Work. **Modules** **Year 1** Essential University Skills 1 Essential University Skills 2 Contemporary Issues and the Media Professional Practice in the Community Mental Health and Wellbeing Human Anatomy and Physiology **Year 2** Developing Academic Writing and Reflective Practice Introduction to Health and Well-being Personalisation in Health and Social Care Development through the Life Course Values and Principles of Health and Social Care Social and Political Influences on Policy and Practice **Year 3** Introduction to Advancing Mental Health across the Healthcare Spectrum Psychology for Health and Social Care Equality, Diversity and Equity in Practice Duty of Care – Principles and Implementation Leadership and Change Negotiated Learning **Year 4** Applied Critical Evaluation for Evidence Based Practice Communication Skills in Health and Social Care Collaborative Working in Health and Social Care Contemporary Approaches and Fundamental Principles of Safeguarding across the Lifespan Managing Self and Others HCPD6002 Negotiated Learning

Year 0: Essential University Skills 1, Essential University Skills 2, Contemporary Issues and the Media, Professional Practice in the Community, Mental Health and Wellbeing, Human Anatomy and Physiology. Year 1: Developing Academic Writing and Reflective Practice, Introduction to Health and Well-being, Personalisation in Health and Social Care, Development through the Life Course, Values and Principles of Health and Social Care, Social and Political Influences on Policy and Practice. Year 2: Introduction to Advancing Mental Health across the Healthcare Spectrum, Psychology for Health and Social Care, Equality, Diversity and Equity in Practice, Duty of Care – Principles and Implementation, Leadership and Change, Negotiated Learning. Year 3: Applied Critical Evaluation for Evidence Based Practice, Communication Skills in Health and Social Care, Collaborative Working in Health and Social Care, Contemporary Approaches and Fundamental Principles of Safeguarding across the Lifespan, Managing Self and Others HCPD6002 Negotiated Learning.

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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: B710

Institution code: C99

Campus Name: Carlisle - Fusehill Street

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The following entry points are available for this course:

Foundation

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

If you are over 21 and returning to study after being in relevant employment for a minimum of 3 years and do not meet the published entry requirements for Year 1 of our degree courses, please do not assume you are not qualified to join us. Our experienced Admissions and Academic staff will review your prior qualifications and professional experience to support your application. The Integrated Foundation Year programmes support your return to education and are specifically designed for students who have the ability to study for a degree but may not have all the necessary qualifications, skills or experience to join the degree in Year 1. Contact our Course Enquiries Team for more information.

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Student satisfaction : 88%

Employment after 15 months (Most common jobs): 65%

Go onto work and study: 90%

EU	8760.0	Year 1
England	6125.0	Year 1
Northern Ireland	6125.0	Year 1
Scotland	6125.0	Year 1
Wales	6125.0	Year 1
International	8760.0	Year 1

These fees are for the first year only. For years 2 - 4, the BA or BSc fee will apply. Visit www.cumbria.ac.uk/studentfinance for more information about student fees and finance, and for details about our alumni discount.

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Fusehill Street
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Carlisle
CA1 2HH