In today's society, health and social care are vital. By studying the BSc (Hons) in Health and Social Care with Foundation Year, you will learn skills that will enable you to make a difference in the daily lives of vulnerable people. You will be able to build and improve your knowledge and understanding in a wide range of professional practice areas within health and social care, such as mental health, physical disabilities and learning disabilities, safeguarding, and end-of-life care.
This unique health and social care degree takes a worldwide view of current and developing health and social care concerns and methods. Wellbeing is a recurring concept across the health and social care practice curriculum, encouraging practitioners, patients, and communities to be resilient. The health and social care degree places a heavy emphasis on innovative technologies and methodologies, as well as a holistic and cross-cultural perspective that is supported by research.
The course emphasises a diversity of voices, recognizing and responding to inequalities, and including a cross-cultural and global perspective of care, so you'll be prepared to practise in a variety of settings and geographies and understand the needs and challenges of different communities and individuals from any background.
If you want to make a meaningful difference in people's lives, our Integrated Health and Social Care degree, which promotes a holistic and modern approach to meeting individuals' health, care, and support requirements, could be the one for you. This degree will provide you with a solid foundation for working in a variety of statutory, voluntary, and independent settings, such as local authority teams, health promotion projects, refugee and asylum service hospitals, sheltered housing, hospices and day centres, and residential care units.
Students enrolled in this program will be working in a health or social care setting and will thus have the opportunity to immediately apply skills learned in the course, and the majority of course assessments will require explicit evidence of knowledge and understanding transfer into the workplace. Because this degree is applied, you will graduate with the knowledge, abilities, and experience required for professional practice and that employers in this developing area are looking for.
This BSc course prepares students for a variety of careers in the Health and Social Care industries. It is intended to provide students with the opportunity to seek and apply knowledge and understanding of health and social care through a systematic approach to evidence-based practice. Throughout this course, applied research is incorporated, supported by objective observation and critical analysis.
This program will help you create a career in the health and social care sector even if you lack the academic prerequisites to enrol in a conventional undergraduate degree course. It is designed to provide you with the skills you need to proceed to degree-level studies. The foundation year is ideal if you need a little additional help getting started on your path to higher education, as it provides study skills and coaching at every stage.
Why to study this course?
Full support by Atlantic London from start until graduation.
95% of students were satisfied overall with their course.
92% of students agreed staff were good at explaining things.
85% in work or doing further study 15 months after the course.
What our students say..."I chose to study with Atlantic because the staff members were really supportive and nice. The course also fitted around my job. With their help, I've finally learned to cope and understand my learning pattern, what I'm looking for in a course and what my future aspirations are."Lidia Pavlov Health & Social Care with Foundation student
About institution
Recognised and a prestigious name in providing education since 1998, Cecos College delivers courses with a practical edge, aimed at developing the skills employers are looking for. From technology and business to healthcare and communications, it’s a place where what you learn in the classroom is directly applicable in your future career, as all courses are market-oriented.
Modules
Year 1
Year 2
Year 3
Year 4
Year 1
Developing Academic and Research Skills for Higher Education.
Communication and Employability Skills for Personal and Professional Development (and work experience).
Introduction to Health and Social Science.
Health, Choice and the Lifespan.
Introduction to Health and Social Care Policy.
Year 2
Communication Skills in Health and Social Care
An Introduction to Academic Study and Employability Skills for Health and Social Care
Human Growth and Development through a bio-psycho-social lens
The Context of Health and Social Care
Professional Issues in Health & Social Care (and work experience)
Introduction to Safeguarding Children and Adults
Year 3
The Employable Graduate
Research Skills for Health and Social Care
Understanding Health & Social Care Organisations (and work experience)
Introduction to Public Health and Health Promotion
Supporting individuals, families and households
Mental Health and Wellbeing Perspectives
Year 4
Contemporary Issues in Health and Social Care
Extended Health and Social Care Study Project
Leadership and Management in Health and Social Care
Human Factors and Safe Practice in Health and Social Integrated Care
Specialist Care Skills: Youth Crime and Criminal Justice
Specialist Care Skills: Substance Use and Society
Assessments
Assessment methods are balanced, diversified, and inclusive, ensuring that you can expect a variety of examinations to ensure full undergraduate preparation. We'll maintain track of your progress during your education by doing the following:
Essays
Reflective assignments
Written reports
Oral reports
Case studies
Projects
Entry requirements
Fees & funding
Course fee per year: £9,250 The Tuition Fee of the course may vary depending on the institution you wish to study at, as well as your status in the UK. The course is available for UK/EU & International Students and eligible for Student Loans Company (SLC) funding to help cover the cost of your tuition fees and other expenses. If you are an UK/EU citizen or living in the UK on an Indefinite stay, apart from the tuition fees, you could also receive support from the government via Student Loans Company to cover some living costs while studying. The maintenance loan depends on each individual's circumstances.
Fees breakdown:
Tuition fee loans cover the full cost of your course and are paid directly to the course provider.
Student Finance has to be paid back, however, you only make Student Loan repayments once you've left your course AND are earning enough. Repayments vary with your salary, and stop altogether if your income drops too low.
Maintenance Loan pays for day-to-day living expenses like rent, bills, food and books. Unlike the fees loan, it's paid directly to your student bank account once a term and you can spend it on anything you like.
Students can also apply for other types of special support grants, such as childcare grants or Disabled Students' Allowance if eligible.
Moreover, almost all universities offer a selection of student bursaries. These are cash gifts you usually don't have to repay.
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