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Course summary
If you want to make a real difference in people's lives, this Certificate of Higher Education in Health, Wellbeing and Social Care is the perfect starting point. Whether you already work in health and social care, use services yourself or want to better understand how adults are supported in the care system, this course offers valuable insight. It provides an authoritative overview of the current context of adult health and social care, using real-life case studies to explore a wide range of engaging issues and debates. It's a strong foundation for career development or further study in this important field. Key features of the course
- Deepen your knowledge and understanding of health and social care
- Apply theories to help understand real-life case studies
- Develop practical and employability skills
- Build a solid foundation for further study in this sector
Modules
This certificate of higher education has one stage, comprising 120 credits. Your first module will cover issues around care and caring, including communication, identity and safeguarding. In the second module, you’ll study various perspectives on health, wellbeing and ageing across the lifecourse.
How to apply
To apply for this course you will be taken to the provider's website, where you can find out more information and make an application.
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
There are no qualification requirements for this course.
Student Outcomes
Operated by the Office for Students
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Fees and funding
Tuition fees
No fee information has been provided for this course
Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website .
Additional fee information
2026/2027 academic year fees are not yet available.
Provider information
Open University
Student Recruitment Team
PO Box 197
Milton Keynes
MK7 6BJ