BSc (Hons) Health&Social Care Management With Foundation

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Course duration: 4 Years
Study Mode: Full-time
Study Location: Birmingham Digbeth Campus & Croydon Campus
Intake: Various
Course Level: 3 - 6
Award: BSc (Hons) Degree
Awarding Body: Bath Spa University

The delivery of effective health and social care services relies on strong leadership and management. This programmer will enable you to develop an in-depth understanding of the knowledge and skills of the leadership and leadership and management needed for efficient and effective delivery of services in the health and social care environment. We seek to help you to develop as a reflective practitioner and to gain skills in effective communication, critical analysis and continuous learning with a clear understanding of the issues and changes taking place both nationally and locally within health and social care.

The programme is designed to take account of the frameworks developed by the National Health Service and the Department of Health and Social Care and is underpinned by a commitment to the value base of health and social care and seeks to produce graduates who are committed to actively promoting the rights and choices of those who use health and care services.

Foundation Year

• Perspectives in Health and Social Care Management
• The Health and Social Care Professional
• Academic Study Skills
• Communication for Professionals
• Introduction to Digital Marketing and Social Media
• Basic Statistics and ICT

Year 1 Modules

• Principles and Practice in Health and Social Care
• Critical thinking and reflective practice
• Safeguarding – Prevention and early intervention in service design
• Collaborative Working in Health and Social Care Provision
• Working in partnership with users of Health and Social Care Services
• The Business Environment

Year 2 Modules

• Managing Human Resources in Health and Social
• Financial management in Health and Social Care
• Organisational Management in Health and Social Care: Influences, Quality and Change
• Social Science Research Methods
• Health: Mind, Body, Society
• Innovation Management

Year 3 Modules

• Dissertation in Sociology
• Leadership and Management in Health and Social Care -CPD and ProfessionalPractice
• Contemporary Issues and Debates in Health and Social Care
• Enterprise: Creating Your Business
• Organisational Strategy

Starting Dates:

Various

Tuition Fees:

£9,250

If you do not meet the minimum requirements for the three-year programme, or do not feel fully prepared for a Level 4 course, this four-year programme including a Foundation Year could be for you.

Applicants from a wide range of backgrounds are welcome to apply. If you have recently been in education or are returning after a long time, we would be more than happy to consider your application on an individual basis.

Application based on Previous qualifications:

If you are applying based on your previous qualifications, you will usually have achieved a minimum of 90 credits from a Level 3 qualification such as A Levels or BTECs.

Mature learner 21+:

If you are applying as a mature learner (aged 21+) and do not have the above qualifications, you can apply via our assessment based entry and we will consider your prior experiences (work, voluntary, life and other experiences) that are relevant to the course.

You will be required to complete the following:

• Provide a Personal Statement
• English Language Test (with a minimum 60% score, equivalent to IELTS 5.5)
• Maths Test (Score 50%)
• Complete a SAPE Assessment (Screening for Accreditation of Prior Experience)
• Applicants will also be invited to attend an Interview

A range of summative assessment tasks will be used to test the Intended Learning Outcomes in each module. These are indicated in the attached assessment map which shows which tasks are used in which modules.

Students will be supported in their development towards summative assessment by appropriate formative exercises in each module.

• Enhance knowledge of leadership and management skills and how these can be applied within a variety of sectors
• Be familiar with the methods used to collect and interpret data and help you become an informed, independent and reflective practitioner through the development and application of practical research skills
• Improve your ability to think logically, analyse problems and communicate effectively within the workplace
• Prepare for employment in a wide range of contexts either within or without the field of health and social care or for further study
• Enhance transferable skills that you can take forward into employment including problem-solving, decision-making, digital literacy and written, verbal and visual communication

The Health and Social Care degree is mapped against the ILM level 5 Leadership and Management Award ensuring you have the leadership skills and qualities employers are looking for. There are many opportunities within the sector for health and social care graduates. These include support management roles in the statutory and non-statutory sectors, including local government and the health boards, such as complaints officer, business manager, training manager, and service manager; and professional roles such as service co-ordinator. You may also wish to consider nongovernment organisations and the independent sectors.

Employment opportunities post study are excellent and Health and Social Care graduates have gained roles as service managers, advocacy, service coordinators, educators and trainers, technician and support workers. Some students progress onto postgraduate study in education, public health, social work, occupational therapy, nursing and research. The work placements experienced throughout the three years gives you an opportunity to explore those areas of health and social care within which you would like to develop your future career.

Course duration: 4 Years
Study Mode: Full-time
Study Location: Aston Birmingham, London Elephant and Castle, Luton and Wembley Central.
Intake: Various
Course Level: 3 - 6
Award: BSc (Hons) Degree
Awarding Body: Bucks New University

This course is offered as a four-year programme, including an initial Foundation Year.  The Foundation Year will allow you to develop your academic study skills and build confidence in your abilities, identifying your own strengths and development needs for progression onto an undergraduate degree.  This course gives you the key transferable academic skills needed to pursue a career in the wellbeing, health, social and voluntary sectors.  The aim of this course is to equip learners with both theoretical and practical attributes underpinning Health and Social Science practice. The BSc (Hons) Health and Social Science Degree is designed honours degree for those interested in working within the health and social science sector. Through a mixture of taught and online sources, it will provide the opportunity for those working in, or aspiring to work in public health or health promotion roles to develop and test their knowledge and skills through the core modules in order to inform their practice and enhance career choices. This degree requires learners to actively volunteer/obtain placement hours in a relevant setting which will further enhance their employability skills.  Students will be able to make some choices of specialist areas they wish to study through assessment topics that enhance personal development including research skills.

 Foundation Year

• Ways of Learning about the Social World
• Preparing for Success, Knowledge and Creativity
• Preparing for Success, Self-development and Responsibility
• Inquiry Based Learning

Year 1 Modules

• Making Sense of Society: The Sociological Imagination
• Policy in Context
• Wellbeing in Society
• Sociology of Health
• Making Sense of Society: Understanding the Social World
• Policy and Strategy
• Media, Communication and Society
• Contemporary Debates

Year 2 Modules

• Qualitative Research Methods for Social Scientists
• Race, Ethnicity and Migration
• Ethical Issues in Health & Social Sciences
• Gender and Sexuality in Society
• Quantitative Research Methods for Social Scientists
• Employability and Professional Development
• Citizenship, Community and Welfare
• Understanding the Work Environment

Year 3 Modules:

• Dissertation
• Ageing Well Through the Life-Course
• Leadership and Teamwork
• Body, Culture and Society
• Funding for Sport
• Disability, Mental Health and the Criminal Justice System

Starting Dates:

Various

Tuition Fees:

£9,250

If you do not meet the minimum requirements for the three-year programme, or do not feel fully prepared for a Level 4 course, this four-year programme including a Foundation Year could be for you.

Applicants from a wide range of backgrounds are welcome to apply. If you have recently been in education or are returning after a long time, we would be more than happy to consider your application on an individual basis.

Application based on Previous qualifications:

If you are applying based on your previous qualifications, you will usually have achieved a minimum of 90 credits from a Level 3 qualification such as A Levels or BTECs.

Mature learner 21+:

If you are applying as a mature learner (aged 21+) and do not have the above qualifications, you can apply via our assessment based entry and we will consider your prior experiences (work, voluntary, life and other experiences) that are relevant to the course.

You will be required to complete the following:

• Provide a Personal Statement
• English Language Test (with a minimum 60% score, equivalent to IELTS 5.5)
• Maths Test (Score 50%)
• Complete a SAPE Assessment (Screening for Accreditation of Prior Experience)
• Applicants will also be invited to attend an Interview

You will be assessed via coursework, written exams including oral presentations.  The assessment strategy is underpinned by the course learning outcomes. The assessment methods tally according to the aims of each module. Each assessment will be looking for evidence that you have achieved the specific learning outcomes of the module and the broader learning outcomes of the course. The assignments are provided by the awarding body. 

Knowledge and Understanding:

On successful completion of the programme a graduate will be able to:  Critically compare between a range of health contexts, such as between individual and institutional contexts, or between national, international and global contexts. Critically analyse health and health issues, alongside health information and data that may be drawn from a wide range of disciplines. Synthesise and critically evaluate coherent arguments from a range of contesting theories relating to health and health and social science issues. Critically reflect on the links between individual experience of health and health issues and the wider structural elements and social processes relevant to health and well-being across the life course. Intellectual/Cognitive Skills  On successful completion of the programme a graduate will be able to:  Articulate and critically review a broad range of theoretical arguments within a wide range of health and social science contexts and applications. Draw on research and research methodologies to locate, review and critically evaluate research findings relevant to health and social science issues, across a wide range of disciplines. Critically evaluate competing explanations and draw evidence-based conclusions. Practical Skills  On successful completion of the programme a graduate will be able to:  Recognise a range of leadership styles and assess their appropriateness for differing situations. Utilise and critically evaluate data to complete a researched area of interest within the health and social science arena. Demonstrate high level skills in oral presentations, including being able to explicate, defend and appraise own position in the light of alternative interpretations. Key/Transferable Skills  On successful completion of the programme a graduate will be able to:  Undertake, utilise, apply and critique research in a variety of environments Recognise and reflect on the emergence of own professional identity and understand how it may differ to the professional identities of others in the field of health and social science Recognise and reflect on the importance of the skills of lay people and be able to communicate and work effectively with both professionals and lay people.

When you finish this degree you’ll be able to pursue a range of careers in the leisure, health and social sectors. This might be in public service, non-government organisations or charities.  You’ll be well qualified for positions such as health assessment officers, exercise coordinators and lifestyle coaches. Social policy positions will also be within your grasp, or you may choose to work in the voluntary sector working with people in recovery.  As a graduate of this course, you’ll be able to further your studies at postgraduate level. Moreover be potentially be able to to pursue further studies in Nursing, Midwifery, and other allied healthcare professional courses based on individual eligibility (query for more info).  

Level: Undergraduate
Entry requirements: 32 UCAS points (Have higher qualifications? This programme is also available as a three-year option)
English language requirements: GCSE at grade C/4 or above (or equivalent). Alternatively, applicants can sit the QA Higher Education English test.
Class hours per week: 12 hours
Assessment method: Coursework including presentations, portfolios and podcasts
Duration: Four years
UK tuition fees : £9,250 per year
Location: London, Birmingham and Manchester
Mode of study: Full-time Blended learning: Daytime or Evening and Weekend
Start dates: Various 

The Health and Social Care BSc (Hons) degree is designed to help you develop the skills, knowledge and confidence to start a professional career in the health and social care sector. The programme is aligned to the standards specified by Skills for Health (the Skills Council for the NHS) and upon completion of the course, you’ll be able to demonstrate to prospective employers that your advanced skills conform to the National Occupational Standards (NOS).  This course explicitly supports the development of your academic skills as well as equipping you with the personal and professional skills necessary not only for your studies but also for successful engagement with graduate-level opportunities in the workplace.  This course is also fully accredited by the Chartered Institute of Housing (CIH), so if you choose to specialise in housing you’ll receive free student membership of the CIH.  The four-year Health and Social Care (including foundation year) BSc (Hons) degree has a built-in foundation year (Year 0) that provides you with an alternative route into higher education if you don’t have traditional qualifications or can’t meet the entry requirements for an undergraduate degree.

All modules are core and are worth 15 credits unless specified.

Critical ThinkingReflecting on Self and SocietyMedia, Crime and RaceResearching DiscriminationResearching InequalityInterventions for ChangeSocial Issues in Context: Text to EssayPrinciples of Health & Social Care Practice

Introduction to Health & Social Care; Concepts of Health & Well-being (30 credits)The Context of Health & Social Care: Cultural, Social & Ethical Perspectives (30 credits)Introduction to Effective Practice in Health & Social CareAn Introduction to Knowledge and Inquiry in Health & Social CarePersonal & Professional Development: Self-managementAcademic Skills & Literacy: Finding & Presenting Information

Advancing the Health of the Population: Understanding Public Health (30 credits)Ethical Research in Professional Contexts (30 credits)Becoming employableIssues in Health, Illness & SocietyPersonal & Professional Development; Managing Professional RelationshipsAcademic skills & literacy: developing critical thinking

Effective Responses to Emerging Issues in Health & Social Care (30 credits)Health Project (30 credits)Personal & Professional Development: Management & Leadership of OthersAcademic Skills & Literacy: Effective Critical Thinking

Students will pick two from four optional modules

Homelessness and Housing Policy (optional)Mental Health & Well-being (optional)Global Health (optional)Housing Issues and Housing Solutions (optional) 

Starting Dates:

Various

Tuition Fees:

£9,250

To study this programme, you will need to meet the following entry requirements:

• 32 UCAS points, or
• at least one A level (or a minimum of 32 UCAS points from an equivalent Level 3 qualification, e.g. BTEC/Subsidiary/National/BTEC Extended Diploma)

• GCSE English at grade C/4 or above (or equivalent)
• IELTS 5.5 with no component less than 5.5 in each band, or equivalent. Alternatively, applicants can sit the QA Higher Education English test.

Additionally, during the admissions process, you will be asked to attend either an academic or admissions interview.

• During the admissions interview, we will ask you questions about your choice of programme and will learn more about you.
• The academic interview provides an opportunity for entry to applicants who do not meet standard entry requirements or have not been in education for a while. During this type of interview, we will assess your knowledge in a specific field.

We encourage and will consider applications from mature students who haven’t recently undertaken a formalised course of study at A-level or equivalent, but who can demonstrate workplace, indicating their ability to complete the course successfully. Applications will be considered on a case by case basis.

If you have higher qualifications, we also have a 3-year Health and Social Care BA that will allow you to directly start your undergraduate study.

You will be assessed via coursework, written exams including oral presentations.  The assessment strategy is underpinned by the course learning outcomes. The assessment methods tally according to the aims of each module. Each assessment will be looking for evidence that you have achieved the specific learning outcomes of the module and the broader learning outcomes of the course. The assignments are provided by the awarding body. 

Each year of the course identifies a particular stage of student development. Beginning in year one as The Inquiring Student, the second year casts students as Emerging Practitioners before students become Effective Graduates by the end of the course.

Extended induction periods at the beginning of key modules in Years One and Three support student achievement through greater orientation to course requirements and the establishment of student learning syndicates, developing group cohesion and a sense of community. Two further key aspects of course design supporting achievement are the Personal and Professional Development (PDP) and Academic Skills & Literacy (ALS) modules delivered in each year.

The Personal and Professional Development modules also contribute to the development of student employability. Self-management and empowering activities within these modules develop the values and skills necessary to work effectively in models of service delivery that are themselves empowering.

You will be taught through a variety of teaching methods – a mix of lectures, seminars, workshops and observation/field trips.

You’ll be assessed through group work, coursework, presentations and podcasts.

We’re focused on a digital future and your degree plays an important part in preparing for this, helping you to achieve your employability goals and life ambitions.

We want to equip you with the key skills you need, enhancing your employability and preparing you for the next steps in your career. Blended working is now a permanent feature for many businesses globally and the experience you will gain by studying through a blended learning model will help you prepare for this, building your confidence ready for success in the digital workplace.

The number of live contact hours that you have with your lecturers remains the same:

• You will have timetabled sessions delivered face-to-face on-campus, building relationships and engaging with your student community
• You will have timetabled live online sessions that will allow you to participate and ask questions throughout the session
• Support services can be accessed remotely and your campus is open so you can book in and use campus facilities and services face-to-face at a time that works for you, either on your timetabled on-campus days or outside these times

Our blended approach offers the best of both live online and on-campus learning opportunities, and your blended timetables will typically follow one of the below:
Daytime students – If you are a daytime student, you will typically have 2 days of tuition per week – your sessions will be on-campus for 1 of those days and the other day will take place live online.

Evening and weekend students – Evening and weekend blended timetables will typically follow one of the below patterns each week:

• 2 evenings live online and 1 weekend day face-to-face on-campus, or
• 2 evenings face-to-face on-campus and 1 weekend day live online

Visit our blended learning page for further information.

One of our study options available for UK nationals includes evenings and weekends.

This study option offers exactly the same levels of student support and the ability to balance your full-time studies with your personal life.

Health and social care provides career opportunities in a wide range of roles and contexts. Successful completion of the degree offers excellent career opportunities in the NHS, voluntary or independent sectors, for example in social enterprises, charity organisations or housing associations [accreditation by the Chartered Institute of Housing is a considerable advantage in following this option]. Within these contexts, it is possible to focus on a number of areas including quality, commissioning, policy, research, public health and service management.

Careers can also be followed in roles such as health administration, care management, education, community development and social work [social work will require additional qualifications to enable graduates to practice].

By studying a degree in our blended learning model you will enhance your employability by demonstrating you successfully studied in a blended learning environment as part of your degree – a key requirement in today’s digitally focussed businesses.