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Health & Social Care (Top up) at DN Colleges Group - UCAS

DN Colleges Group

Degree level: Undergraduate
Awarded by: University of Hull

Health & Social Care (Top up)

Course options

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Course summary

This programme enables students who have undergone the FdSc in Health and Social Care, or have equivalent qualifications, to develop and complete a full degree. The course will prepare students for senior, leadership or management roles in the health and social care sector. Students are also encouraged to engage with contemporary health and social care policy and to critically engage with local, national and international drivers. The programme aims to allow for students to effectively work collaboratively as a member of the multi-agency team and to understand professional and organisational boundaries. The course will reflect on student’s experience and previous learning whilst developing critical analysis and synthesis of information in order to study for their independent research module. This course is particularly relevant to people already working in or looking to develop a career within health and social care. This course provides a range of skills relevant across a variety of different professions. People who have completed this course have gone on to work in areas including, nursing and social work. If you wish to continue studying beyond this course, it will provide you with a strong academic basis to do so. Course progression routes could include progression onto a Masters Degree.

Modules

The course includes the following modules: Contemporary Issues in Health and Social Care: Will allow for students to discuss modern societal changes to health and well-being considering our culturally diverse and ever-changing local environment. Students will analyse societal attitudes and its effects on the systems in the health and social care sector. Health Psychology: Will allow for students to develop their knowledge in biological and cultural influences of health and illness and the conceptual tools used for individuals to identify with health beliefs and behaviours. Leadership and Change in Health and Social Care: Will allow for students to engage in depth with the leadership and management theory and to develop confidence with change management theory in complex organisational environments. Independent Research Module: Will be studied over the academic year and students will complete a dissertation on a topic of their own choosing. Students will be allocated a named tutor to support them with their research. Optional Modules: Student will complete one optional module and they can choose from either Older Adult Care or Integrated Approaches to Dual Diagnosis. Occasional changes to modules and course content may take place. Students will be notified when applicable.

Assessment method

The course will be delivered on campus and teaching will include a combination of lectures, small group seminars, workshops, guest lectures and one to one discussions with your tutor. Students will receive 6 hours of teaching per week throughout this course. Additional one-to-one meetings with tutors will provide further support. Students will be assessed through a variety of methods, including individual interviews, essays, case studies, exams and presentations.


How to apply

This course is not accepting applications from students requiring a Student visa. For more information, please contact the course provider.

Application codes

Course code:
L5G4
Institution code:
N64
Campus name:
University Campus North Lincolnshire
Campus code:
N

Points of entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

  • Year 1

This course may be available at alternative locations, please check if other course options are available

Entry requirements

Qualification requirements

The requirements would be for the students to progress from the FdSc in Health and Social Care or equivalent. We are committed to creating educational opportunities for people from a variety of backgrounds and situations. If you have been out of formal education for some time, and/or you do not have the qualifications stated, we might still be able to consider your application and offer you a range of support. We are here to help. Please get in touch to find out more.


Student Outcomes

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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

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

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
Health & Social Care (Top up) at DN Colleges Group - UCAS