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BSc (Hons) Children And Young People's Health And Wellbeing

University of Cumbria, United Kingdom
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Course Overview

On this children and young people's health and wellbeing degree, you will study a range of modules taught by a team of supportive lecturers with professional experience and academic specialisms. You will learn about the challenges and opportunities young people face, the contexts for these challenges and the support they require.

Your learning journey will provide you with opportunities to understand the core principles of social prescribing and the positive impact it can have on health and wellbeing outcomes, as part of a personalised care approach. It will also support you to understand the roles of key individuals, services and organisations in delivering a social prescribing pathway and the actions and processes required to support a successful referral to community provision.

In years one and two, you will get first-hand practice experience by undertaking placement opportunities where you can gain a RSPH Social Prescribing Award, that will help get you ready to go out into the world and make a difference in people’s lives.

General Eligibility

  • A-levels: CCC-BBC 

  • T-levels: P (C+) - M All subjects are accepted however we recommend the T Level Education and Childcare for entry to this course

  • Access to HE: 45 Credits at Merit –  15 credits at Distinction & 30 at Merit 

  • CACHE Technical Level 3 and Level 3 Extended Diploma: C - B

  • OCR Cambridge Technical & Edexcel/Pearson BTEC Level 3 (National) Extended Diploma: MMM - DMM 

  • Scottish Highers: 96-112 UCAS Tariff Points preferably from 4 Highers 

  • Irish LC Highers: 96-112 UCAS Tariff Points preferably from 4 Irish Leaving Certificate Highers 

Part Time Work Details

20 Hours of Work permit weekly for international students.

What You'll Study

1 Year 1
  • Developing Academic Writing and Reflective Practice

  • Introduction to Health and Wellbeing

  • The Core principles and Concepts of Social Prescribing

  • Development Through the Life Course

  • The Wider Determinants of Health and Health Inequality

  • Social and Political Influences on Policy and Practice

  • Qualificatory Practice Unit

2 Year 2
  • Introduction to Advancing Mental Health Across the Healthcare Spectrum

  • Theories of Behaviour Change Principles of Motivational Techniques and their Application to Personalised Care

  • Equality, Diversity and Inclusion: Equity in Practice

  • Conduct and Personalised Care Consultation

  • Leadership and Change

  • Negotiated Learning

  • Qualificatory Practice Unit

3 Year 3
  • Extended Professional Practice Report: Research

  • Collaborative Working

  • Contemporary Approaches and Fundamental Principles of Safeguarding Across the Lifespan

  • Managing Self and Others

  • Advanced Negotiated Learning

Language Requirement

  • IELTS5.5
  • TOEFL59
  • PTE50
  • Duolingo69

The IELTS score for international applicants is 6 (with no less than 5.5 in each component).

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For any enquiries or further details, please don't hesitate to contact us. Let's take the next step in your academic journey together.

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