Course summary
This course provides a foundation of essential knowledge of theoretical and practical skills which enables students to progress into careers within Health and Social Care and beyond. This is an interesting and stimulating course which provides students with the opportunity to develop their understanding of professional practice. The course will provide students the opportunity to learn more about a range of topics including; roles, responsibilities and professionalism, professional boundaries, communication, anatomy, physiology, pathology and disease along with measuring health and wellbeing. Study skills, such as academic writing and accessing research, are an integral aspect of the course in order to provide students with the foundations needed for further study.
Modules
Foundation Year- Academic Writing and Studying in Health and Social Care; Learning Development and using Information Communication Technology to present information; Developing skills for delivering Health and Social Care; Developing Professional Skills for Delivering Health and Social Care; Foundations in Anatomy, Physiology, Pathology and Disease; Measuring Health and Wellbeing Year 1 - The Discovery of the Unconscious; Introduction to CBT; The Human Being in Context; Introduction to Counselling and Person-centred Counselling Skills; Key Issues in Counselling and Psychotherapy Years 2 (Preston) - Development of the Unconscious in Britain; Counselling Perspective on Mental Health; Intermediate Counselling Skills in Practice; Person-Centred Counselling Theory in Context; Cognitive Behavioural Therapy - Skills and Interventions; The Research Process Year 3 (Preston) - Psychoanalysis in Context; Enhanced Counselling Skills and Personal Development; Metacognitive Therapy and Theory; Integration and Contemporary Issues in Counselling and Psychotherapy; Dissertation. And one of - Personal Development; Expressive Art and Therapy; Solution Focussed Interventions
Assessment method
This course will be assessed using a combination of methods including portfolio building, academic essays, presentations, exams and information leaflets.
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:
- HW11
- Institution code:
- B69
- Campus name:
- Burnley College
- Campus code:
- A
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Foundation
Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
UCAS Tariff - 104 - 112 points
Student Outcomes
There is no data available for this course. For further information visit the Discover Uni website.
Fees and funding
Tuition fees
EU | £9000 | Year 1 |
England | £9000 | Year 1 |
Northern Ireland | £9000 | Year 1 |
Scotland | £9000 | Year 1 |
Wales | £9000 | Year 1 |
Channel Islands | £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
Provider information
Burnley College
Princess Way
Burnley
Lancashire
BB12 0AN