Course Summary

The HND develops the key concepts and ideas that underpin the Health and Social Care sector. It also expands your knowledge of the contemporary issues that inform delivery of services in various settings eg the community. You will also progress your skills as a reflective practitioner ; a necessary skill for the world of work as well as in higher education. You will study a range of units which relate to health and social care including six mandatory core units; Communicating in Health and Social Care, Organisations Principles of Health and Social Care Practice, Health and Safety in the Health and Social Care Workplace, Personal and Professional Development in Health and Social Care, Working in Partnership in Health and Social Care there will then be optional units which include: Social Policy, The Sociological Context of Health and Social Care, Empowering Users of Health and Social Care Services, Safeguarding in Health and Social Care, The Role of Public Health in Health and Social Care and will be chosen in line with the student cohort. We offer three full-time options to complete the HND: Two year HNC/D at Hastings (Integrated Health and Social Care and Healthcare Management option). One year HNC at Lewes or Eastbourne (Integrated Health and Social Care) One year HND at Lewes (Integrated Health and Social Care)

Course Details - Modules

HND consists of seven mandatory, optional and specialist units such as; • Reflective Approaches in Implementing Person-centred Practice; • Supporting Individuals through Significant Life Events; • Care Planning Processes in Healthcare Practice; • Innovation and Improvement through Action Research (Pearson-set Project) • Supporting Team and Partnership Working Across Health and Social Care Services • End of Life Care Planning and Support • Health Psychology

Course Details – Assessment Method

A variety of assessment methods are used including written reports and presentations.

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: L513

Institution code: S83

Campus Name: Hastings (Station Plaza)

Campus code:

Points of Entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

Year 1

Year 2

Entry Requirements for Advanced Entry (Year 2 and Beyond)

Year 2 - 120 CATS points from degree-level study (e.g. HNC, one year of full-time FdA or BA) Content of completed modules from previous study will be reviewed to ensure they map across to learning aims/outcomes of the new course. Please contact us for further information.

International applicants

Standard Qualification Requirements


We welcome applications from mature students without formal qualifications. We can accept mature students based on relevant work experience, and / or a portfolio. Please contact us for further information.

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Minimum Qualification Requirements

Minimum Further Information are not listed for this Course.

English language requirements

Test Grade AdditionalDetails
IELTS (Academic) 6.5 6.5 overall with mimimum 6 in writing.
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

Channel Islands 5950.0 Year 1
Republic of Ireland 5950.0 Year 1
EU 7500.0 Year 1
England 5950.0 Year 1
Northern Ireland 5950.0 Year 1
Scotland 5950.0 Year 1
Wales 5950.0 Year 1
International 7500.0 Year 1

Additional Fee Information

Studying with us will give you excellent value for money. Our lower fees, compared to many other universities, help you to save money, while getting the very best from our expert tutors.

Provider information

Station Plaza
Station Approach
Address3 are not listed for this Course.
Hastings, East Sussex
TN34 1BA

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