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Health and Social Care at Petroc - UCAS

Petroc

Degree level: Undergraduate
Awarded by: University of Plymouth

Health and Social Care

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Course summary

Vital to the people as well as the economy of the region, health and social care provides boundless opportunities for professional practice at every level, and this foundation degree is an ideal first step. It is an exciting, challenging, and contemporary programme that places you immediately into the front line as it is delivered in partnership with community employers to support your learning practically as well as professionally. The first stage of the course introduces sector-specific professional skills, and background to the sector, including legislation, social policy, lifespan development and understanding health and social care organisations. Further modules develop skills as an independent learner and health and social care professional through academic study and employability activities in mental health and wellbeing, young persons and community, and research methods and ethics. You will also be part of the community-based project module, working in partnership with community health and social care providers to deliver integrated care on the ground. Learning in the project will be supported through the study of health promotion delivery of an organised health promotion campaign. You will also develop leadership and management skills, explore the ethics and values of inclusive and diverse practice in the community, improve your communication and counselling skills, develop teamworking, and reflective practice, as well as developing your academic graduate skills. You are encouraged to draw on your own professional practice and knowledge throughout the course, to network with guest speakers, and consider additional professional training and skills. The course was awarded a Skills for Health Quality Mark in 2018.

Modules

Stage 1

  • Professional Skills and Development
  • Policy and Society
  • Lifespan Development
  • Introduction to Professional Practice
  • Health and social Care Organisations
  • Inclusive and Diverse Practice
Stage 2
  • Research Methods and Ethics in Health and Social Care
  • Community Based Project
  • Health Promotion
  • Mental Health and Well-being
  • Contemporary Studies in Health and social Care
- Young Persons and Community

Assessment method

There are no exams on this course, and in their place, ongoing assessments track your progress toward academic and practical skills needed for employment. Assessments include written assignments, presentations, academic posters, seminars, biography, academic scrapbooks, reflective journals, health promotion campaign, community based project, literature review and a research proposal.

Qualified teacher status (QTS)

To work as a teacher at a state school in England or Wales, you will need to achieve qualified teacher status (QTS). This is offered on this course for the following level:

  • Course does not award QTS

How to apply

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

Entry requirements

Qualification requirements

Entry is welcomed from mature learners, those with sector experience, and those who have taken non-traditional paths through education. A Levels OR vocational qualifications (64 UCAS tariff points) or substantial and relevant work experience in an appropriate sector is also considered. Entry is welcome from mature students with relevant experience in place of these qualifications. Appropriate subject areas will normally be in the discipline of Children's Care and Development, Education, Psychology, Sociology, Health and Social Care, and related subjects, however qualifications in other subjects may be considered and discussed at interview. Learners without the relevant GCSE grades may be considered if they plan to undertake further study towards those qualifications.

Additional entry requirements

Criminal records declaration (DBS/Disclosure Scotland)


Student Outcomes

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Fees and funding

Tuition fees

England £9000 Year 1
Northern Ireland £9000 Year 1
Scotland £9000 Year 1
Wales £9000 Year 1

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

To be confirmed
Health and Social Care at Petroc - UCAS