Health and Social Care (Top-up)

Course Type: BSc (Hons) Top-Up

Length: 1 year, full-time

Entry Requirements: Level 5 Foundation Degree in Health, Wellbeing and Social Support or an equivalent qualification. Any candidate who has already completed a research study as part of a different degree programme at level 5 or above may be considered for entry onto the programme. All applicants will need to have the equivalent of 240 credits, 120 at level 4 and 120 at level 5.

Due to the nature of the programme candidates will need to provide written references from two sources.

One of these should be an academic reference with the other being their work based mentor/supervisor in order to demonstrate their appropriateness to undertake and cope with the academic requirements. Levels of maturity and commitment to the course and professional development will be evaluated from reference material and during the interview process.

Applicants will require an interview to secure a place on this programme.

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The BSc (Hons) Health and Social Care will provide you with the unique opportunity to engage with and learn about the wider concepts and developments within the health and social care sector in light of recent legislative and social policy developments. This is aimed at improving the existing provision, outcomes for service users and ultimately development of the health and social care workforce to the highest possible standards, including maximising personalisation and key quality care concepts.

WHAT WILL I STUDY?

This degree is made up of five modules: > Research in Health and Social Care

> Policy and Practice in Health and Social Care

> Leadership and Management in Health and Social Care

> Improving Health and Wellbeing in Communities

> Individual Practice Project

Candidates are expected to be working with clients or experience of working within a professional framework in order to apply their learning on this course.

HOW AM I ASSESSED?

Using a variety of methods including; academic and reflective essays, presentations and the production of a dissertation.

WHAT’S NEXT

You can progress into employment within the health and social care sector. Roles include health service manager, health practitioner and social care manager or the NHS graduate management scheme. Alternatively, if you would like to go into teaching you can study the PGCE Teaching in Education and Training.