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Ba (Hons) Social Care Studies

A Level

In Llanelli ()

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Description

  • Type

    A Level

The BA programme enables students who already hold a related Foundation Degree or equivalent to complete an additional 120 credits to top up to a BA (Hons) qualification, validated by the University of Wales Trinity Saint David. Study is full-time over one year but the course can also be taken part time over two years.

About this course

Foundation degree or HND in Care or a similar qualification equivalent to two years of higher education: 120 credits at both level 4 and 5. This could come from a mixture of forms of study, eg. Open University, professional qualification in social work or nursing or HNC. Mature students with relevant care experience may be credited for their prior education and training upon submission to and approval of a portfolio of evidence by UWTSD. All students are interviewed. 

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Subjects

  • IT
  • Part Time

Course programme

  • Opportumity to top up to a full honours degree on a full or part time basis
  • Experienced tutors qualified both academically and professionally
  • Opportunity for specialist and self-directed study in areas chosen by the student and guided by tutors
  • Study in small groups in order to share knowledge and experience with others

Students will have the opportunity to progress from the BA to a variety of postgraduate study eg. in teaching, an MSc in social work or research. The BA degree will be a useful, flexible qualification to a wide variety of careers. Achieving an Honours degree demonstrates higher level skills which appeal to pospective employers.

Additional information

Assessment is continuous and by assignments. There are no examinations.

Ba (Hons) Social Care Studies

Price on request