City of Sunderland College has participated in the Teaching Excellence Framework.These ratings were awarded in 2023, for four years.
Course summary
This 2 year HND course has 2 pathways available:
- Public Health and Health Promotion (Pathway one)
- Integrated Health and Social Care (Pathway two)
- Law, Policy and Ethical Practice in Health and Social Care
- Demonstrating Professional Principles and Values in Health and Social Care Practice
- Supporting the Individual Journey through Integrated Health and Social Care
- Fundamentals of Evidence-based Practice (Integrated health pathway)
- Effective Reporting and Record-keeping in Health and Social Care Services (Integrated health pathway)
- Health Education in Action (Public Health and Health Promotion pathway)
Modules
The course includes both mandatory and optional units. Examples of some of the units are detailed below: 1 Law, Policy and Ethical Practice in Health and Social Care 2 Demonstrating Professional Principles and Values in Health and Social Care Practice 3 Supporting the Individual Journey through Integrated Health and Social Care 4 Fundamentals of Evidence-based Practice (Integrated health pathway) 17 Effective Reporting and Record-keeping in Health and Social Care Services (Integrated health pathway) 5 Health Education in Action (Public Health and Health Promotion pathway) 8 Addressing Health Inequalities (Public Health and Health Promotion pathway)
Assessment method
You will be taught through seminars, lectures and interactive workshops sessions. You will also access self-study resource materials. Assessment methods include formal written tasks; presentations; independent learning; poster presentation; extensive research and enquiry; debated Issue and work-based learning on placement. There will be awarding body set assignments in addition to tutor set assignments and practice based assignments where students will develop a Practical Learning, Assessment and Development Portfolio of evidence from the placement experience.
How to apply
25Jan
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:
- H001
- Institution code:
- C69
- Campus name:
- Washington Campus
- Campus code:
- 5
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
UCAS Tariff - 32 points
A level
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016) - PPP
Access to HE Diploma
GCSE including Maths and English or equivalent level 2. Applications are also welcome from mature students with relevant work experience. You will also need to gain DBS Clearance.
Additional entry requirements
Interview
Criminal records declaration (DBS/Disclosure Scotland)
A clear DBS check is required at a cost of £44.
English language requirements
You are required to hold GCSE including Maths and English or equivalent level 2 qualification.
Student Outcomes
Operated by the Office for Students
There is no data available for this course. For further information visit the Discover Uni website.
Fees and funding
Tuition fees
| England | £5999 | Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £5999 | Year 1 |
| Scotland | £5999 | Year 1 |
| Wales | £5999 | Year 1 |
Additional fee information
DBS is compulsory and current fee is £44.
Printing for your course – you will receive £30 credit for printing which will be paid in three instalments of £10 per term. Any printing requirements in excess of this can be purchased.
You may choose to purchase books from the recommended reading lists however the College Learning Centre have an excellent range of all books suggested within your units studied – hard copies and/or online.
Students are expected to provide own pens, paper, and folders. Students are expected to arrange own travel, including to placements.
Provider information
City of Sunderland College
Bede Centre
Durham Road
Sunderland
SR3 4AH