The Health and Social Care Level 3 study programme is the equivalent of three A levels and is designed to meet the changing circumstances within the health and social care sectors. During the Health and Social Care programme, you will acquire transferable knowledge and skills whilst gaining over 300 hours per year of vocational experience in a variety of work-based settings. This programme offers an education in health and social care that can be utilised as a stepping stone for progression to undergraduate studies relating to a range of careers in this sector or towards employment.
Level | Level 3 |
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Location | Colchester |
Duration | Two years: Year 1: Foundation Diploma | Year 2: Extended Diploma |
Study Mode | Full-Time |
Campus / Adult Skills Centre | Colchester Campus |
Start Date | September 2025 |
Fee(s) | 16-18 year olds: Free 19+: £7,395 (This fee covers the full two-year course) |
All fees, prices and funding information shown on this page are for courses starting in the 2024-25 academic year unless stated otherwise, and are correct at the time of entering/printing information, however these may be subject to change due to factors outside of our control. The College cannot accept legal or financial liability as a result of any such changes.
Courses fees are generally not confirmed for September until June / July due to the above factors.
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