Health and Social Care (top-up)

BSc (Hons)

The top-up degree focuses on the context within which health and social problems arise and includes an in-depth examination of social care policy and contemporary health issues.

The degree also prepares students with key skills for working in health and social care sectors.

Overview
Content
Additional information
How to apply
Fees and funding
International

Course level

Undergraduate

Modes of study

Full time

Attendance

One year full-time

Location

Park Campus

Entry requirements

Applicants must have completed a Foundation Degree in Health and Social Care or an equivalent higher education qualification.

Start date

October

School

School of Health

Course content

The top-up degree consists of a Health and Social Care dissertation, a taught module on Social Change and Communities and two overarching health modules on Ethical Issues and Integrated Perspectives on Disease.

Special course features

A variety of teaching and learning approaches are utilised within this programme and include lectures, self-directed learning, seminars, group work and e-learning.

Ongoing tutorial support is also provided by course tutors and dissertation supervisors.

Assessment

A variety of assessment methods are utilised including case studies, presentations, portfolios, essays and one examination.

Career opportunities

The programme provides students with the knowledge and skills to enable them to undertake a range of health and social care roles in both community and formal settings.

In addition students have the opportunity to apply for graduate training in social work or nursing, or employment within the charitable or voluntary sectors.

For undergraduate application information please see our how to apply page.

Current 'Home' and EU undergraduate students: Information on 2012/13 tuition fees

Fees quoted are for home and EU students commencing their course in the academic year 2012/13. Tuition fees are payable for each year of the course. The fees are subject to annual increases in subsequent academic years.