Course Overview

This course aims to equip students with the knowledge and skills to become reflective, independent, and critical members of the health and social care workforce. The principles of intelligent compassion run throughout the course to support best practices, effective communication, and professionalism. It helps students to apply theory and practice in both health and social care settings and offers a platform for employment in health or social care. It can also act as a springboard to a professional career in health and social care services. The course pulls together theory and practice for those who wish to work with people in a caring environment.

General Eligibility

This course is designed for people with work experience in the health and social care sector. Applicants will be expected to have 48 UCAS points at level 3 and GCSEs at C or above (or equivalent) in English Language. However, in line with the FHEQ, Foundation Degree qualification benchmark 2010, students who have experience working within the health and social care sector but who do not hold the expected credits will be considered for application to the course.

Applicants are expected to have work or voluntary experience of at least six months in the health and social care sector.

Students may be invited to interview as a part of the application process.

Students must work a minimum of 30 days per academic year in a health and social care setting. This can be in paid employment or a voluntary position.

Applicants may also make applications for RPL and REPL for recognition of prior study and prior experience.

Part Time Work Details

20 hours per week.

Language Requirement

• The University is not licensed by the UK Government to sponsor migrant students under the Student route and is therefore unable to accept applications from international students at present.