DN Colleges Group has participated in the Teaching Excellence Framework.These ratings were awarded in 2023, for four years.
Course summary
This is a specialist Foundation Degree designed for adults wanting to progress towards a professional degree within the health and social care sector. It has been designed in response to the rapidly changing workforce demands and policy initiatives aimed at modernising services and improving quality, productivity and efficiency. It covers both the academic and work-based competencies that are relevant to a multitude of roles within health and social care settings. After completion a successful internal progression interview with Sheffield Hallam University and completion of additional work, the course has been designed to provide you with the opportunity to access specific professional degree programmes (with advanced entry to Year 2), of programmes such as: Nursing (Adult) – Year 2 Allied Health Professions (Various) – Year 2 Social Work – Year 2 In addition, you could progress onto Year 3 and complete a top-up year here at Doncaster University Campus, to achieve a BSc (Hons) Professional Practice in Health and Social Care. In addition, this programme will help you obtain the higher-level knowledge, skills and behaviours to enhance your professional development and gain employment in the wider sector: Care Worker Senior Carer Care Home Manager Healthcare Assistant Community Support and Outreach Worker This foundation degree is awarded by Sheffield Hallam University.
Modules
Year 1: Work Based Learning 1: Academic and Practice; Reflective and Personal Development Skills; Essential Sciences for Person-centred Care; Integrated Holistic Assessment and Delivery of Health and Social Care Interventions. Year 2: Work Based Learning 2: Academic and Practice; Using and Evaluating Evidence to Inform Practice; Promoting Health, Wellbeing and Independence; Leadership and Management. The evidence for the work-based learning modules in Year 1 and 2 will be sought from a suitable health, social or community role, from either existing employment or a work placement. Students are required to evidence 200 placement hours per year to pass the programme.
Assessment method
The course is assessed through essays, presentations, interviews and practice assessment. Assessment methods are subject to change dependent on the validating partner.
How to apply
This course is not accepting applications from students requiring a Student visa. For more information, please contact the course provider.
31Jan
This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.
Application codes
Please select a course option – you will then see the application code you need to use to apply for the course.
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
- Year 2
Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
UCAS Tariff - 48 points
Student Outcomes
Operated by the Office for Students
Employment after 15 months (Most common jobs)
Go onto work and study
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Fees and funding
Tuition fees
| England | £7940 | Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £7940 | Year 1 |
| Scotland | £7940 | Year 1 |
| Wales | £7940 | Year 1 |
Additional fee information
Your Tuition fees cover most costs associated with your course (including registration, tuition and assessment)
There may be some extra costs that you might need to make, or choose to pay, for example:
• Books (you’ll have access to books from your module reading lists in the HE library, but you may want to buy your own copies)
• Printing and photocopying
• Trips and enhancement opportunities
Scrub top for practical sessions
You may be required to pay for a Basic or Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.
Provider information
DN Colleges Group
The Hub
Chappell Drive
Doncaster
South Yorkshire
DN1 2RF