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UndergraduateCourse summary
This programme has responded to the change in the sector by incorporating new elements of policy and skills and increasing options for students in the rapidly evolving environment of health and social care, and children and young people’s services. The aim is to develop a health and social care workforce that is capable of meeting strategic governmental goals and is prepared for an employment environment of multiple and diverse opportunities. This programme is a recognised higher education qualification related to the health, digital health, and social care sector. It aims to provide you with progressive studies that have relevance to careers in the primary functions of care within the health and social care sector. You will exercise investigative, reflective analytical and reasoning powers in context and be provided with the knowledge and skills to extend your study and training post-graduation. Studying this programme will allow you to upskill if you are already working as a health and social care professional (thereby helping to alleviate the shortage of health and care professionals with level 4 and 5 qualifications) or prepare you to be part of the next generation ready for suitable and successful employment in the sector.
Modules
Year One – Level 4 (Cert HE, Dip HE & BSc) • Contemporary Challenges: Making a Difference (20 credits; compulsory; Graduate Attributes Framework module) • Counselling, Communication, and the Therapeutic Relationship (20 credits; compulsory) • Introduction to Public Health and Wellbeing (20 credits; compulsory) • Learning in the Digital Era (20 credits; compulsory; Graduate Attributes Framework module) • Management, Organisational Behaviour and Digital Change (20 credits; compulsory) • Psychology in Health and Social Care (20 credits; compulsory). Year Two – Level 5 (Dip HE & BSc) • Changemakers: Building your Personal Brand for Sustainable Employment (20 credits; compulsory; Graduate Attributes Framework module) • Changemakers: Creativity and Value Creation (20 credits; compulsory; Graduate Attributes Framework module) • Introduction to Independent Research Skills (20 credits; compulsory) • Introduction to Physiology (20 credits; compulsory) • Principles of Health and Social Care Practice (20 credits; compulsory) • Protecting and Supporting Families in Health and Care (20 credits; compulsory). Year Three – Level 6 (BSc) • Digital Transformation in the Health and Care Professions (20 credits; compulsory) • Empowering the Older Person (20 credits; compulsory). • Health, Wellbeing and Sustainable Development (20 credits; compulsory) • Independent Project (40 credits; compulsory; Graduate Attributes Framework module) • Psychopathological Classifications and Provisions (20 credits; compulsory).
Assessment method
Assessments include; essays, exams, reports, presentations, reflective blogs and professional portfolios. You will be asked to utilise information technology communication and organisational skills for your assignments.
How to apply
31Jan
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
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
International applicants
In choosing to study at university you are making a considerable investment in your future and it is a decision that we take seriously. We will make every effort to ensure that your experience as a student here will help you to develop your potential to the full. We will provide you with sound academic knowledge, but we also believe that the rich diversity of cultural and social experiences that you will have as a student here will help you develop a range of personal and professional qualities as we believe that these are both equally important considerations when choosing a university.
Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
UCAS Tariff - 88 points
Student Outcomes
Operated by the Office for Students
Employment after 15 months (Most common jobs)
Go onto work and study
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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 |
| International | £13500 | 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
No additional fees or cost information has been supplied for this course, please contact the provider directly.
Provider information
University of Wales Trinity Saint David
College Road
Carmarthen
SA31 3EP