18Jan
UndergraduateBuckinghamshire New University has participated in the Teaching Excellence Framework. These ratings were awarded in 2023, for four years.
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Course summary
On completion of this HTQ programme, you will have met the knowledge, skills and behaviour requirements to be an effective leader managing community and residential services. You’ll be able to ensure the delivery of services is safe, effective, caring, and responsive to service user needs. Why study this subject? As a Leader in Adult Care, you will guide and inspire teams to make positive differences to someone’s life when they are faced with physical, practical, social, emotional, psychological, or intellectual challenges. You will be a leader of the care team and will develop and implement a values-based culture at a service or unit level. Why study at Buckinghamshire New University? Our HTQ programme has been developed with collaboration from employers at the Buckinghamshire Health and Social Care Academy and education groups where employers from the health and social care sectors identify skill shortage needs. We use feedback from students via modules evaluations, mid semester surveys and the NSS to continually improve our course. Diverse student body consisting of people from all backgrounds and lived experiences. We work directly with local organisations to address skills shortages. This course gives employers the talent they demand and you the abilities to provide it. Our student union was voted 1st in the UK (NSS2023) and because of the big deal all student union activities are free, thanks to our amazing community. What will I study on this course? The FDSc Leader in Adult Care programme is a practice based Higher Technical Qualification (HTQ) accredited by the Institute of Apprenticeships and Technical Qualifications (IfATE) and aligned to the apprenticeship occupational standards. This two-year HTQ programme is underpinned by values of Care, Compassion, Courage, Communication, Competence and Commitment which will support you to lead teams in delivering high quality care for adults in need. We will ensure you meet the needs and requirements of local organisations to ensure safe, effective, and caring service at many levels of operation. You will study topics such as:
- Effective Communication in Social Care
- Legal Context of Social Care
- Policy Context of Social Care
- Developing Personal and Professional Practice
- Leadership and management in Adult Social Care
- Safeguarding Vulnerable Adults and Children
- Problem solving within complex care situations
- We will help you become leaders in adult care who can lead and guide teams in making a positive difference in the lives of people, especially when faced with social, emotional, and psychological challenges.
- Assistant Manager
- Deputy Manager
- Registered Manager
- Service Manager
- Unit Manager
This Higher Technical Qualification is approved against occupational standards decided by employers. Learn more about Higher Technical Qualifications.
Modules
Year One Core Effective Communication in Social Care Legal Context of Social Care Policy Context of Social Care Theories and Models in Adult Social Care Understanding Culture and Communities Year Two Core Collaborative Practice Contemporary issues in Management and Change Developing Personal and Professional Practice Leadership and management in Adult Social Care Optional Modules Applied Physical Education Physical Activity and Sport in the Community Approaches to Applied Sport and Performance Psychology
Assessment method
A typical offer will require a UCAS tariff score of: 56 - 80 UCAS points can be obtained through qualifications such as A levels, T levels, BTEC or an Access to Higher Education course in a relevant subject. Please list all your qualifications on the application form as you will be asked to provide copies when we receive your application. Every application will be assessed on its individual merits. If you do not meet the entry requirements you may, if you have relevant professional experience, still be invited for interview, where you will be required to demonstrate the necessary knowledge and understanding for entry onto the course. Previous study, professional and / or vocational experiences may be recognised as the equivalent learning experience and permit exemption from studying certain modules in accordance with our accreditation of prior learning (APL) process.
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:
- ACLS
- Institution code:
- B94
- Campus name:
- High Wycombe Campus
- Campus code:
- -
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
UCAS Tariff - 56 - 80 points
English language requirements
| Test | Grade | Additional details |
|---|---|---|
| IELTS (Academic) | 6 | We require an IELTS score of 6.0 (with no element lower that 5.5) or a recognised equivalent. |
If English is not your first language or if you have studied in a non-majority English-speaking country, then you will typically be required to demonstrate your English language ability (speaking, listening, reading & writing) by way of a test such as IELTS.
BNU English Language Requirements
Student Outcomes
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Fees and funding
Tuition fees
| England | £9250 | Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £9250 | Year 1 |
| Scotland | £9250 | Year 1 |
| Wales | £9250 | Year 1 |
| Channel Islands | £9250 | Year 1 |
| Republic of Ireland | £9250 | 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
Most courses will involve some additional costs that are not covered by your fees.
You could benefit from financial support through a bursary or scholarship during your time as a student. For more details visit our financial support, bursaries and scholarships section.
Provider information
Buckinghamshire New University
Queen Alexandra Road
High Wycombe
HP11 2JZ
Course contact details
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