BA (Hons) Health and Social Care
Welcome to BA (Hons) Health and Social Care
Working in this sector addresses a crucial need in society. The programme enables you to develop your academic thinking and learning around a range of issues in health and social care, with a clear focus on service users in the community. A range of topics is covered by the course team which consists of experienced lecturers and practitioners who will equip you with both theoretical knowledge and practical experience for a successful, professional career within this most-needed sector. For more details about the topics covered, please refer to the list of modules on this programme.
Upon completion, graduates have pursued successful careers in a variety of roles, from practitioner roles to management roles and postgraduate study in areas such as social work, teaching and occupational therapy.
Course IntroductionModulesEntry RequirementsGraduate CareersAdditional
This programme explores a range of disciplines within the health and social care area and encourages students to develop skills in reflective practice, critical enquiry and independent study.
The course gives a good introduction to the variety of options available within health and social care. This programme provides a higher education progression opportunity for individuals aspiring to, or established in, a career in the vocational area of health and social care. It offers students progression opportunity to Honours degree level and includes modules on reflective practice, supervision, and research and enquiry methods. It will also include independent study modules to enable learners to extend their knowledge and skills within their chosen specialism. Students will obtain a critical appreciation of the benefits of supervised practice as part of their ongoing development and participate in discussion on a range of issues and debates confronting contemporary health care and social care practice.
Delivery is through a range of methods including, lectures, seminars, case-study, discussions, and workshops. A variety of assessment strategies will be used including assignments, case studies, work-based projects, patchwork texts, and extended research study/dissertation.
Undergraduate courses operate on a modular basis that provide flexibility and choice. Each module is worth a specified number of credits, with most modules counting for 30/40 or 15/20 academic credits (depending on the programme), with each credit taken equating to a total amount of study time which includes scheduled teaching, independent study and assessment activity.
Most full-time students will take modules worth 60 credits per semester, with part-time students taking proportionately fewer credits per semester. A total of 120 credits per level and 360 credits are needed for an honours degree as a whole. Overall grades for the course and degree classification are based on the marks obtained for modules taken at levels 5 and 6.
Our teaching is informed by research, professional practice and industry engagement and modules change periodically to reflect developments in the discipline.
- 64 UCAS points
- 2 GCSE’s (grades A*-C/9-4) including English and Maths or equivalent
- Satisfactory interview, written task and enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check
- Access to Higher Education qualification also accepted
*UCAS Tariff points where shown, are for entry on to higher education programmes starting from September 2020.
International applicants
If English is not your first language you will need an IELTS score of 6.0, with a minimum score of 5.5 in each component (Reading, Writing, Listening and Speaking), or an equivalent English Language qualification.
Additional requirements for International Students:
- You must provide evidence of having been in general education for at least 10 years and of having studied within the last five years
- a face-to-face interview is required before an offer is made.
CertHE Health and Social Care
Opportunities for graduates of the Certificate of Higher Education exist in health and social care settings and in a wide variety of NHS positions. Our graduates, who were already in employment, have been able to access more senior positions and supervisory responsibilities. Others progress onto level 5 BA (Hons.) in Health and Social Care.
Career opportunities
This will enable students in the health and social care sector to provide evidence of continuing professional development and preparation for work progression.
Course progression
Students are able to progress on to level 5 of the BA (Hons.) in Health and Social Care.
BA (Hons) Health and Social Care
Our graduates, who were already in employment, have been able to access more senior positions with management and supervisory responsibilities. Others go on to work as teachers, social workers or in nursing, physiotherapy and occupational therapy, although some of these careers do require additional professional training.
This will enable students in the industry sector to provide evidence of continuing professional development and undertake broader managerial and/or supervision duties.
Course Progression
Further academic studies in professional training such as pre-registered Masters programmes at the University of Essex.
*Please note there is a charge of £44 for a DBS check
Timetables: Timetables are normally available one month before registration. Please note that while we make every effort to ensure that timetables are as student friendly as possible, scheduled teaching can take place on any day of the week. Part-time classes are normally scheduled on one or two days per week.
Teaching and Learning: You are taught through a combination of lectures, seminars and practical’s. Seminars enable smaller group discussions to develop understanding of topics covered in lectures. You will use and have access to industry-standard software and facilities throughout your course.
When not attending lectures, seminars and laboratory or other timetabled sessions you will be expected to continue learning independently through self-study. Typically, this will involve reading journal articles and books, working on individual and group projects, undertaking research in the library, learning zone or technical learning resources, preparing coursework assignments and presentations, and preparing for examinations
Assessment: The course provides you with opportunities to test your understanding of the subject informally before you complete the formal assessments that count towards your final mark. Each module normally contains at least one piece of practice or ‘formative’ assessment for which you receive feedback from your tutor. Practice assessments are developmental and any grades you receive for them do not count towards your module mark.
There is a formal or ‘summative’ assessment at the end of each module. Assessment methods include written examinations and a range of coursework assessments such as essays, reports, portfolios, performance, presentations and your final year major project. The grades from formal assessments count towards your module mark.
Feedback: You will receive feedback on all practice assessments and on formal assessments undertaken by coursework. Feedback is intended to help you learn and you are encouraged to discuss it with your module tutor.
BA (Hons) Health and Social Care - Full-time
| Level | Level 6 |
|---|---|
| Location | Colchester |
| Duration | 3 Years |
| UCAS Code | BA (Hons) L511 | CertHE L512 |
| Academic Year | 2020-2021 |
| Study Mode | Full-Time |
| Campus | University Centre Colchester |
| Start Date | September 2020 |
| Fee(s) | 2019-20: £8,250 per year |
| Additional Cost Information | Students are required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check through University Centre Colchester. Currently there is a £40 fee for this check. |
| Awarding/Validation Body | University of East Anglia* |
| *Subject To Validation | This course is currently in development and the details are in the process of being finalised by the University. |
BA (Hons) Health and Social Care - Part-time
| Level | Level 6 |
|---|---|
| Location | Colchester |
| Duration | 5 Years |
| Course Code | ZH2BAHSP01 |
| Academic Year | 2020-2021 |
| Study Mode | Part-Time |
| Campus | University Centre Colchester |
| Start Date | September 2020 |
| Attendance | 1 day a week |
| Fee(s) | 2019-20: £4,950 per year |
| Additional Cost Information | Students are required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check through University Centre Colchester. Currently there is a £40 fee for this check. |
| Awarding/Validation Body | University of East Anglia* |
| *Subject To Validation | This course is currently in development and the details are in the process of being finalised by the University. |
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