Course summary
Note: Due to the course delivery location and visa restrictions, this course is NOT available to international students requiring a Student Visa. Location: This is an award of Teesside University delivered in partnership with Redcar and Cleveland College (campus code 6, call 01642 473132 for more information on this course) and Stockton Riverside College (campus code 3, call 01642 865400 for more information on this course) and local health and social care employers. Course overview: This one year full-time course is ideal if you are seeking a career working in health and social care, and looking to develop your skills in a hands-on way. The philosophy of the course is to develop a comprehensive knowledge of care, the care sector and concepts surrounding health and wellbeing. Developing underpinning knowledge, understanding and skills for success/enhancement in employment, future study or career advancement is also a feature of the course. Professional and key transferable skills are embedded into the modules to enhance employability and facilitate lifelong learning and the majority of the academic team have industry experience to enhance and integrate professional skills. The concept of introduce, emphasise, advance, is utilised. The focus is on emphasise, to encourage progressive learning, allowing for a gradual change in teaching strategies that decrease the degree of support needed, leading to independent learners. There is significant vocational focus to the course and a range of work experiences and/or placement settings are available to you for development of learning in practice, such as working with older people, children and adults with learning disabilities, physical disabilities, mental health issues and substance misuse issues. You are required to complete 100 hours placement in a health and social care setting environment. After the course: On successful completion of the course you can apply to the second year of the FdSc Health, Wellbeing and Social Support or seek employment in social care. There may also be an opportunity to access relevant pre-registration health or social work programmes. The course may lead to eligibility for professional registration.
Modules
Access course information through Teesside University’s website using the course page link provided (or visit www.tees.ac.uk).
Assessment method
Access assessment information through Teesside University’s website using the course page link provided (or visit www.tees.ac.uk).
How to apply
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
- Course code:
- 105L
- Institution code:
- T20
- Campus name:
- Redcar & Cleveland College
- Campus code:
- 6
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
International applicants
Due to the course delivery location and visa restrictions, we are not accepting applications from international students requiring a Student Visa.
Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
UCAS Tariff - 32 - 48 points
Due to the course delivery location and visa restrictions, this course is NOT available to international students requiring a Tier 4 visa.
Additional entry requirements
Criminal records declaration (DBS/Disclosure Scotland)
Interview
Student Outcomes
There is no data available for this course. For further information visit the Discover Uni website.
Fees and funding
Tuition fees
England | £6150 | Year 1 |
Northern Ireland | £6150 | Year 1 |
Scotland | £6150 | Year 1 |
Wales | £6150 | Year 1 |
Republic of Ireland | £6150 | 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
Provider information
Teesside University, Middlesbrough
Teesside University
Middlesbrough
Tees Valley
TS1 3BX
Clearing contact details
Clearing
Additional information
UK students - Clearing line opening times: Monday to Friday - 9.30am until 4.00pm. For courses at our Middlesbrough campus call 01642 738400 or visit www.tees.ac.uk/clearing to complete our online enquiry form, or for courses at our London campus call 0203 9609333 or visit www.tees.ac.uk/london/study/clearing.cfm to complete our online enquiry form. International students - if you have already obtained your qualifications and achieved your grades, use the relevant link (from above - Middlesbrough or London campus) to register your details with us - you must upload all requested documents to the enquiry form.