Course summary
If you are interested in building a rewarding career in the field of health and social care, but do not meet the entry requirements to study our 3-year BSc programme, or are a mature student returning to education, we are pleased to offer our BSc Health and Social Care with a Foundation Year course. The first year of our 4-year course is a foundation year where you will be introduced to the foundations of health and social care and cover key topics that form the basis of the field, including public health, policy, law and ethics, justice and equality. You will build your knowledge and academic skills, and, with successful completion of the course (where you will be required to achieve at least 40% overall), will progress on to year 1 of the 3-year BSc programme. The foundation year (level 3) will be delivered by The College, Swansea University (TCSU). Years 2-4 (levels 4-6) will be delivered by the School of Health and Social Care.
Modules
Typical examples of modules studied include: Year 0 • Living in the Social World Human • Development & Wellbeing Interactive • Learning Skills and Communications (ILSC) • Foundations of Psychology Typical examples of modules studied include: Year 1 • Academic Development • Professional Development • Social Enterprise in Health and Social Care • Foundations in Human Anatomy, Physiology and Pathophysiology • Poverty and Plenty • Equality, Discrimination and Oppression in Society Year 2 • Evaluating Research Evidence in Health and Social Care • Health Law and Practice • Reflective Practice and Working with People • Safeguarding in Health and Social Care Year 3 • Counselling and Supporting People • Global Perspectives and Working in a Globalised World • Law and Ethics in Health and Social Care • Management and Leadership in Health and Social Care • Psychology and the Promotion of Wellbeing
Assessment method
You will be taught through a variety of methods including lectures, workshops, discussion groups, presentations, debates, online discussions, and group and individual learning tasks over 7-10 hours during a three-day period. Learning is assessed through essays, presentations, exams and practical tests. You will have access to an academic mentoring network and student support services throughout your studies. During year two, you will have the opportunity to choose a work placement module with placements available in voluntary organisations, council-based social services, educational services, supported living services, and many others. This course offers some modules taught through the medium of Welsh or bilingually for students who consider themselves to be fluent Welsh speakers and you may also choose to be assessed through the medium of Welsh.
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:
- L512
- Institution code:
- S93
- Campus name:
- Singleton Park Campus
- Campus code:
- -
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Foundation
International applicants
This course is open to UK, EU and International Students. If you are an International Student please visit https://www.swansea.ac.uk/admissions/application-guidelines-for-international-students/
Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
UCAS Tariff - 96 points
Student Outcomes
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Fees and funding
Tuition fees
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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
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Provider information
Swansea University
Singleton Park
Swansea
SA2 8PP