Health and Social Care BSc (Hons) Top-up

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Bachelor's degree

In Birmingham

£ 9,250 VAT inc.

*Indicative price

Original amount in GBP:

£ 9,250

Description

  • Type

    Bachelor's degree

  • Location

    Birmingham

  • Duration

    1 Year

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

Designed for anyone who has previously studied a relevant subject (up to Level 5), our Health and Social Care top-up course expands upon your current understanding of how to support a wide variety of people, including the most vulnerable individuals and those with complex care needs. You will be equipped with the skills and knowledge fundamental to meeting the health and care needs of society as a whole, adapting to the latest changes in this dynamic sector.

To enable you to tailor your studies in line with your career aims, our top-up degree offers you a wide variety of optional modules to choose from, ranging from issues of wellbeing and community development to counselling, learning disabilities and working with offenders. You will also study a topic of your choice in depth for your final research project, as well as boosting your real-world experience on a work placement.

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
Community education officer
Learning mentor (school)
Health promotion specialist
Community development worker
Advice worker

Entry requirements

Academic: A relevant HND or a foundation degree in the areas of Health and Social Care or Care in the Community, with 240 credits.

GCSE/IGCSE English grade A*-C (grade 9-4) or equivalent.

EU/international students

Academic: European and International qualifications studied in a relevant subject matter will also be considered. Applicants will need to have achieved 120 ECTS or equivalent (European Credit Transfer).

GCSE/IGCSE English language and maths grades A*-C (grades 9-4) or equivalent.

SPECIALISE YOUR STUDIES – From Counselling and Guidance Skills to Youth and Community Development or Offender Management, choose from our optional modules to tailor your learning
WORK PLACEMENT – Gain valuable real-world experience by undertaking a work placement as part of your top-up course
IN-DEPTH RESEARCH – Carry out your own in-depth research project on a topic that interests you and is relevant to your career aspirations
EXPERT TUITION – Receive support and teaching from expert staff with a wealth of vocational experience in the health and social care sector

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Course rating

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Centre rating

thomas Blanquart

4.0
19/09/2018
What I would highlight: It was a great learning experience, I had a great time in all, thanks for everything.
What could be improved: Nothing.
Would you recommend this course?: Yes
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This centre's achievements

2018

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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

  • Mentoring
  • Industry
  • Project
  • Options
  • Public Health
  • Communication Training
  • Emotional Intelligence
  • Appraisal
  • Leadership
  • Teaching
  • Health and Social Care
  • Public

Course programme

Course breakdown

MODULES

Core Modules
  • Contemporary Issues in Social Context
Plus two options from:
  • Mental Wellbeing
  • Youth and Community Development
  • Healthy Communities
  • Managing Mentoring
  • Professional Management in Health and Social Care
  • Counselling and Guidance Skills
  • Offender Management
  • Learning Disability
Research option:
  • Professional Engagement
  • 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).
  • Level 6
Assesment

Estimated breakdown of assessment for this degree course:
  • Coursework – 80%
  • Practical assessment – 20%
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.

Health and Social Care BSc (Hons) Top-up

£ 9,250 VAT inc.

*Indicative price

Original amount in GBP:

£ 9,250