This course is subject to validation. You can still apply for this course while it is being approved.
Hugh Baird College has participated in the Teaching Excellence Framework. These ratings were awarded in 2023, for four years.
Course summary
This Foundation Degree has been designed to meet the needs of a variety of individuals and employers, while reflecting the diversity and scope of caring for service users in a variety of settings. Primarily it is aimed at health or social care assistants or support workers who are employed within settings such as hospitals, primary care services, nursing and residential units, domiciliary care or for those working with people within the voluntary sector. Learning will be a combination of university attendance, online learning, work based learning and independent study This programme aims to support you to develop specialised knowledge and transferrable skills appropriate to the role of an assistant practitioner.
Modules
This course has been mapped to National Occupational Standards, so you will gain the skills and knowledge related to your chosen professional route, as well as generic knowledge within ethics, values base, and academic writing.
Assessment method
Knowledge, understanding, skills and other attributes are taught within this course with students putting them into context and appreciating their relevance through applying them in the workplace. You are encouraged to undertake independent study both to supplement and consolidate your learning and to broaden your individual knowledge and understanding of the subject. In particular, work-based learning forms part of many modules, typically as work-based projects or other directed assignments. Assessments will also include work-based projects or other assignments, drawing on your knowledge of and experience in the workplace. Throughout the programme, your employer has an important role to play in supporting assessment, in particular suggesting topics and providing feedback on formative assessment.
How to apply
29Jan
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:
- B302
- Institution code:
- H65
- Campus name:
- University Centre
- Campus code:
- L
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016) - MMM
Student Outcomes
Operated by the Office for Students
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Fees and funding
Tuition fees
| England | £8000 | Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £8000 | Year 1 |
| Scotland | £8000 | Year 1 |
| Wales | £8000 | 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
Fees may be subject to change
Provider information
Hugh Baird College
Balliol Road
Bootle
L20 7EW