Health and Social Care BSc (Hons) Top-up
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Bachelor's degree
In Birmingham
*Indicative price
Original amount in GBP:
£ 9,250
Description
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Type
Bachelor's degree
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Location
Birmingham
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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.
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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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Subjects
- Mentoring
- Industry
- Project
- Options
- Public Health
- Communication Training
- Emotional Intelligence
- Appraisal
- Leadership
- Teaching
- Health and Social Care
- Public
Course programme
MODULES
Core Modules
- Contemporary Issues in Social Context
- 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
- Professional Engagement
- Research Project (SEHC)
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
Estimated breakdown of assessment for this degree course:
- Coursework – 80%
- Practical assessment – 20%
Additional information
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
*Indicative price
Original amount in GBP:
£ 9,250