Course summary
This flexible foundation degree is a work based learning award which combines health and social care education with either existing employment or work placements to develop your skills and competencies for a wide range of roles across health, social or community care sectors. The course, which is an award of Sheffield Hallam University, has two routes. For those already employed in assistant or support worker roles in health, social or community care the course allows you to complete both the Higher Apprenticeship in Health (Assistant Practitioner) and the Foundation Degree. The course provides you with your continuing personal and professional development and depending on your employer, would allow you to undertake a Band 4 Associate /Assistant role. For those of you who are not in employment the course will provide you with a placement in a suitable health, social or community care role, which will allow you to develop the necessary skills and competencies alongside your academic studies to complete the Foundation Degree. This HTQ provides the opportunity to gain the proper training, knowledge and skills to be successful in the workplace.
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Modules
Year 1 Transition to Higher Education (20 credits) Essential sciences for person-centred care (40 credits) Integrated holistic assessment, delivery and implementation of health and social care interventions (20 credits) Work-based learning 1 (40 credits) Year 2: Promoting health, wellbeing and independence (20 credits) Leadership and management (20 credits) Work-based learning 2 (40 credits) Transition to Professional Practice (40 credits)
Assessment method
You will be assessed by completing a variety of appropriate assessments. These include; Assessments of practice, reflective portfolios, written assignments, literature reviews, case studies, presentations and interviews.
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:
- L5T8
- Institution code:
- B13
- Campus name:
- Barnsley College Higher Education Church Street Campus
- Campus code:
- -
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
International applicants
We no longer accept Tier 4 International applications
Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
UCAS Tariff - 48 points
Normally GCSE English Language or English Literature and mathematics at grade C /4 or above or the following equivalents ; Level 2 Adult Numeracy /Literacy Level 2 Key Skills /Application of Number Equivalency test from www.equivalencytesting.co.uk
Additional entry requirements
Criminal records declaration (DBS/Disclosure Scotland)
Health checks
Occupational health screening (to determine your suitability to undertake the course). DBS and occupational health screening will be requested at your expense.
Student Outcomes
There is no data available for this course. For further information visit the Discover Uni website.
Fees and funding
Tuition fees
England | £6165 | Year 1 |
Northern Ireland | £6165 | Year 1 |
Scotland | £6165 | Year 1 |
Wales | £6165 | 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
Barnsley College University Centre
PO Box No 266
Church Street
Barnsley
S70 2YW