Addressing individual health, social, and care needs is essential for helping people lead enjoyable and fulfilling lives. Whether you're looking to start an exciting career in health and social care or already working in the field, this course will equip you with the knowledge and skills needed to thrive in modern healthcare settings, preparing you for a rewarding and in-demand profession. This course focuses on delivering person-centred and compassionate care, developing the skills needed for effective practice in a diverse, multidisciplinary environment. You will gain an understanding of:

the development of health and social care in the UK from the twentieth century to the present day

the contemporary ethical, cultural, political, legal and social context in which health and social care takes place

the key theories, concepts and principles that underpin practice in health and social care, including the significance of service-user perspectives

the diversity of values found within health and social care.

This course will provide opportunities:

to progress to the next level of study: 1 year to convert your Diploma in a BSc (Hons) Care and Wellbeing

to gain employment in the statutory, voluntary or private sectors, e.g., Care Home Advocate, Grants Officer, Health Educator, Community Support worker, Volunteer Coordinator, Probationary work or Police work.

Modules

The course content includes: Alternative Health Provision, Care Practice, Collaborative Partnerships in Care, Determinants of Health and Wellbeing, Impact of an Ageing Population and Research in the Wider Health and Social Care Arena.

Assessment method

You will learn via taught lessons / practical classes / self-directed study/ seminars/ blended learning the underpinning concepts of care practice essential to the course. Assessment takes place via continual assessment / coursework / written assignments / examinations. You will be supporting in meeting the demands of assessed work by module tutors, personal tutor, H.E. study coach and wider student support services.

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:: L515

Institution code:: N13

Campus name:: Afan College

Campus code:: A

Points of entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

Year 1

Entry requirements

Qualification requirements

Completion of the CertHE in Care Practices or another relevant Level 4 qualification. Applications are welcomed from mature learners who do not have formal qualifications, but can demonstrate relevant experience and/or achievement of professional qualifications in Health and Social care employment.

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	£9535	Year 1
Northern Ireland	£9535	Year 1
Scotland	£9535	Year 1
Wales	£9535	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 .