Course summary
The Foundation Degree in Health and Social Care (delivered in partnership with Plymouth University) will appeal to those who have an interest in the care sector, or would like the opportunity to develop their skills, knowledge and career opportunities within a rapidly expanding and developing profession. The programme will provide students with the critical skills and experience required for a variety of roles within the health and social care sector, including health education and promotion, housing, community work, residential care, drug and alcohol services. The course aims to provide: Access to a higher level programme of study in a health and social care for suitably qualified people; The ability for students to apply their developing skills and knowledge in a functional way as the programme progresses, particularly in the work-based learning placement, and by engagement with the local community; Specialist study relevant to the individual vocation and environments in which students are currently working, or to which students are aiming to work within the health and/or social care sector; The levels of academic and practical ability to equip students with the skills needed to progress to Honours level study; The knowledge, understanding and skills required for success in employment in the health and social care sector at supervisory or management level.
Modules
Year 1: Communication in Care; Foundations of Health and Welfare; Causes & Impact of Illness and Disease; The Role of Public Health; Safeguarding in Health and Social Care; Study Skills and Professional Development Year 2: Health Promotion; Organisational Management in Health and Social Care; Research Project and Work Based Learning; Ethics, Values, Diversity and Rights; Health and Social Policy; Mental Health and Well-being in Health and Social Care Work-based learning: You are required to complete 200 hours work experience within an appropriate health and social care setting.
Assessment method
This course is assessed through a combination of coursework and examinations.
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:
- L514
- Institution code:
- W66
- Campus name:
- Main Site (Weymouth College)
- Campus code:
- -
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
International applicants
International applicants will be required to have an IELTS score of 6 achieved within the last two years to apply for this course. International students will be charged an additional £250 admin fee on top of the tuition fee.
Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
UCAS Tariff - 80 points
A level - D - A*
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016) - PPP - D*D*D*
Access to HE Diploma
Applicants should normally be at least 18 years of age. Applications are welcomed from candidates with a subject-specific Level 3 course such as a National Subsidiary/Diploma/ Extended Diploma, A Level, Access to Higher Education Course, or a work-based course, such as NVQ 3 or Advanced Apprenticeship with 80 UCAS points (MMP) achieved. Applications from candidates without formal qualifications, but who have a minimum of two years’ relevant work experience and are able to demonstrate that they have developed the necessary skills to succeed on the course will also be considered. All applicants will normally require at least 4 GCSE passes at grade C or above including maths and English (grade 4/5 new GCSE grading from 2017) or their Level 2 equivalents, and will be required to supply/undergo an enhanced DBS check. All applicants will be required to attend an interview.
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Additional entry requirements
Criminal records declaration (DBS/Disclosure Scotland)
Applicants be required to supply/undergo an enhanced DBS check
Interview
All applicants will be required to attend an interview.
Student Outcomes
There is no data available for this course. For further information visit the Discover Uni website.
Fees and funding
Tuition fees
EU | £6750 | Year 1 |
International | £6750 | Year 1 |
England | £6750 | Year 1 |
Northern Ireland | £6750 | Year 1 |
Scotland | £6750 | Year 1 |
Wales | £6750 | Year 1 |
Channel Islands | £6750 | 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
Weymouth and Kingston Maurward College
Cranford Avenue
Weymouth
DT4 7LQ
Clearing contact details
General Enquiries
01305 764 733
01305 208892
Additional information
Mon-Thu 8.30 am-5.00 pm and Fri 8.30 am-4.30 pm