Health & Social Care

Higher Education

BSC (Hons), with a foundation year

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Course Overview

The Foundation Year in Health and Social Care will help you develop the core transferable skills and knowledge relevant to health care, social care, and public health.

You will look at many aspects of Health and Social Care, including life development from birth to older adult, and will consider the influence of external factors such as the environment and policy. You will develop core skills which are relevant to all Health and Social Care areas, such as, academic writing and reflective thinking and communication, and you will have the opportunity to learn about health sciences and social policy. To support your development and work-readiness, employability skills are embedded throughout the Foundation Year with the opportunity to undertake relevant work experience in a Health and Social Care setting. The Health and Social Care Foundation Year course is designed to enable you to progress to undergraduate degree study and relevant employment. Course Content Developing Academic and Research Skills for Higher Education Communication and Employability Skills for Personal and Professional Development Health, Choice, and the Lifespan An Introduction to Health and Social Care Policy and Practice Introduction to Health and Social Science

To support your development and work-readiness, employability skills are embedded throughout the Foundation Year with the opportunity to undertake relevant work experience in a Health & Social Care setting. The Health and Social Care Foundation Year course is designed to enable you to progress to undergraduate degree study and relevant employment.

Course Content

The Health and Social Care Foundation Year is made up of six modules:

An Introduction to Health and Social Care Policy and Practice
Health, Choice and the Lifespan
Communication and Employability Skills for Personal and Professional Development
Introduction to Health and Social Science
Developing Academic and Research Skills for Higher Education

Testimonials

After taking four years out of education I was nervous to return, but once I started my course and met so many students who had similar stories, I immediately felt at ease and reassured.
Studying Health & Social Care has opened my eyes to a world of possibilities. I have gained so much knowledge and experience that I have since progressed onto study Paramedic Science at Staffordshire University.

Aaron Bedson

Studied: Health & Social Care Foundation Year

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Academic Commitment

Foundation year of 4-year full-time course.

You will be taught through a combination of lectures, seminars, practical sessions and tutorials, which will amount to 13.5 hours per week. You will also be expected and encouraged to complete 23 hours of independent study each week.

Study & ASSESSMENT

You will be assessed through a variety of different formats, this includes presentations, practical coaching, written assignments and work placement portfolio. Teaching will take place at the City of Stoke-on-Trent Sixth Form College.

Where Courses Become Careers

The Degree Foundation Year in Health and Social Care is the first year of a four year programme of study. After the completion of the Foundation Year you will be able to naturally progress to the remainder of the BSc (Hons) Health and Social Care at Staffordshire University. At the end of the Foundation Year, some students chose to make an application to one of the University’s professional health programmes. Alongside some other essential entry criteria for the professional health courses, the completion of the Foundation Year can often make for a strong application. Courses could include:

Social Work
Psychology and Counselling
Nursing*
Midwifery*
Paramedic Science*

* GCSE in Mathematics and English at Grade C (4) or above required

Entry Requirements

Successful applicants will typically have 48 UCAS points, made up of Level 3 equivalent qualifications, including A Level and BTEC courses. Additionally, we welcome applications from people with a variety of qualifications, skills and experience. Each application will be assessed on their individual merits.

tuition fees

Full-time students enrolling on the Foundation year of a Degree in 2021 will pay a tuition fee of £5,950.

Levels 4–6 (Years 2–4) of the BA/BSc (Hons) will be charged at Staffordshire University’s standard rate.

Apply

For more information, and to apply, visit this link and select the City of Stoke-on-Trent Sixth Form College option.

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