Health and Social Care BSc (Hons) / FdSc

University College Birmingham
4.5
1 review
  • It's been excellent. I've been living on my own for 3 years, so living in a students residence is not really different. People are mostly nice and helpful. I've been mesmerized by the amount of stuff I've been learning at uni since moving here. I feel like I'll really have everything I need to get hire by a company.
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Bachelor's degree

In Birmingham

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Description

  • Type

    Bachelor's degree

  • Location

    Birmingham

  • Duration

    3 Years

Do you want a career that makes a real difference in people’s lives? Are you passionate about supporting others in their greatest time of need? Our Health and Social Care degree will help you open the door to an extremely rewarding career meeting the care needs of others in society.

This course will give you the skills and knowledge to be able to help a wide variety of people, including the most vulnerable individuals and those with complex care and support needs. Delivered by expert staff with a wealth of vocational experience, our Health and Social Care course covers the broad skills and knowledge fundamental to the health and care needs of society as a whole, adapting to the latest changes in this dynamic sector.

To put your training into practice, you will have the chance to take on work placements throughout your studies. There is a vast array of additional qualifications and opportunities available for you to further expand your expertise and abilities, from first aid to healthcare leadership and contemporary social care issues. You will also be able to tailor your studies to your career aims and interests with a range of optional modules to choose from.

Facilities

Location

Start date

Birmingham (West Midlands)
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Summer Row, B3 1JB

Start date

On request

About this course

Career opportunities
The example roles and salaries below are intended as a guide only.

Family support worker (graduate)
Community education officer
Learning mentor
Health promotion specialist
Community development worker
Advice worker

Entry requirements
Health and Social Care BSc (Hons)

A-levels: An A-level grade profile of CCC-CDD.

BTEC: A BTEC grade profile of MMM-MMP. This can be achieved from either an Extended Diploma or a combination of smaller BTEC qualifications.

Tariff: Other Level 3 qualifications are accepted for entry. A minimum of 96-80 UCAS Tariff points will be required.

Access to Higher Education Diploma: 96-80 UCAS Tariff points including a minimum of 15 Level 3 credits at Distinction.

GCSEs: GCSE/IGCSE English grade A*-C or grade 9-4 or equivalent.

WORK PLACEMENTS – Gain essential real-world experience throughout your degree by going on placement one day per week, with opportunities in a huge variety of settings
ENRICHMENT – Enhance your CV with further training and qualifications, including areas such as first aid, manual handling, infection control and safeguarding children
SPECIALISE YOUR STUDIES – Pick a research topic to study in depth and choose from a wide range of optional modules, including themes such as substance misuse, mental wellbeing and criminology

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Reviews

4.5
  • It's been excellent. I've been living on my own for 3 years, so living in a students residence is not really different. People are mostly nice and helpful. I've been mesmerized by the amount of stuff I've been learning at uni since moving here. I feel like I'll really have everything I need to get hire by a company.
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4.3
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Course rating

Recommended

Centre rating

Manon Villeneuve

4.5
19/06/2017
What I would highlight: It's been excellent. I've been living on my own for 3 years, so living in a students residence is not really different. People are mostly nice and helpful. I've been mesmerized by the amount of stuff I've been learning at uni since moving here. I feel like I'll really have everything I need to get hire by a company.
What could be improved: .
Would you recommend this course?: Yes
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This centre's achievements

2018

All courses are up to date

The average rating is higher than 3.7

More than 50 reviews in the last 12 months

This centre has featured on Emagister for 14 years

Subjects

  • Health and Social Care
  • Mentoring
  • Industry
  • Options
  • Communication Training
  • Emotional Intelligence
  • Project
  • Employability
  • FdSc
  • Progressing

Course programme

Course breakdown

Students on the FdSc have the option of progressing onto the final year upon completion of the foundation degree.

YEAR 1

Core Modules
  • Academic Skills (SEHC)
  • Foundations of Health and Social Care
  • Psychological Perspectives on Holistic Health
  • Risk and Ethics
  • Skills for Working with People
  • Sociological Influences on Holistic Health
YEAR 2

Core Modules
  • Contemporary Research for Enquiry
  • Promoting Health and Wellbeing
  • Public Health and Social Policy
  • The Health and Social Care Professional
Choose 2 optional modules
  • Coaching and Advocacy
  • Managing Acute and Chronic Conditions
  • Substance Misuse
  • Supporting Individuals, Families and Households
YEAR 3

Core Modules
  • Counselling and Guidance Skills
  • Leadership and Management in Health and Social Care
Choose 2 optional modules
  • Criminology and Offender Management
  • Learning Disability
  • Mental Wellbeing
Choose 1 optional module
  • Research in Health and Social Care Practice
  • Research Project (SEHC)
Teaching and assessment

Teaching

In light of COVID-19, we have made some changes to the way we deliver our teaching. We are continually following the guidelines and measures put in place by the UK Government to ensure our students and staff are safe on campus, whilst remaining committed to providing high-quality education. The information below explains how teaching will take place in semester 2 (or semester 1 for those joining us in January) for each level/year of this course.
  • Level 4
  • Level 5
  • Level 6
Assessment

Estimated breakdown of assessment for this degree course:
  • Coursework – 70%
  • Practical assessment – 30%
Our teaching and assessment is underpinned by our Teaching, Learning and Assessment Strategy 2015-2020.

Additional information

Tuition fees

UK/EU students

If you are a UK/EU student enrolling on a full-time foundation degree or a BA/BSc in 2020/21, your fee for this academic year will be £9,250 per each full year. A half year tuition fee is £4,625. UK/EU students do not pay tuition fees for any placement periods.

International students

If you are an international student enrolling on a a full-time foundation degree or a BA/BSc in 2020/21, your fee for this academic year will be £11,500 per year.

If you complete a placement year, there will be an administration fee of £500 for a full year, or £250 for a half-year placement.

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Health and Social Care BSc (Hons) / FdSc

£ 9,250 VAT inc.

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Original amount in GBP:

£ 9,250

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