Health and Social Care (Top-up) BSc (Hons)

• Overview

  Our Health and Social Care Top-up course 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.

  Course

  Highlights

  • Top-up your Foundation degree to a BSc (Hons) qualification.
  • Develop a deeper understanding of health and social care issues.

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• Course Details

  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. The course provides you with the key skills needed for working within the health and social care sector.

   

  Additional

  Information

  Assessments

  A variety of assessment methods are used on the Health and Social Care Top-up including case studies, presentations, essays and one examination.

• Careers and Events
  • Open Days

    Discover your Course

    Our Open Days offer you a fantastic opportunity to get a real taste of university life at Northampton and discover how studying here will be a life-changing experience.

    Each Open Day has a packed programme of subjects talks, advice sessions and activities designed to give you all the information you need about studying with us.

    To find out more about the day, please feel free to have a look at our Open Day Guide.

    
  • Careers

    Career Opportunities

    This course provides you with the knowledge and skills to enable you to undertake a range of health and social care roles in both community and formal settings.

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

    
• Requirements

  You will need to have completed a Foundation Degree in Health and Social Care or an equivalent higher education qualification to be eligible for this course.

  For more more information on how to make an application, please visit our How to Apply page.

  If you are an International student and would like information on making an application, please see our How to Apply page.

  English Language Requirements

  All International and EU students applying for a course with us must meet the following minimum English language requirements:

  • IELTS 6.0 (or equivalent) with a minimum of 5.5 in all bands
    for study at undergraduate level

  For information regarding English language requirements at the University, please see our IELTS page.

  Contacts

  Course Enquiries

  Application status enquiries
  admissions2020@northampton.ac.uk

  Current student enquiries
  SID@northampton.ac.uk

  International student enquiries
  international@northampton.ac.uk

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  Office hours:
  Mon – Thu: 9am – 5pm
  Fri: 9am – 4.30pm

  Phone Call

  0300 303 2772

  +44 (0)1604 892134

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• Course Content
  • Stage 3

  • Professional Report/Dissertation (40 Credits)
    Module code: SWK4011

    Core Module Y
  • Housing and Community Living (20 Credits) Credits)
    Module code: SWK3023

    Core Module N
  • Ethical, Legal and Social Issues in Health (20 Credits) Credits)
    Module code: SLS3006

    Core Module N
  • Integrated Perspectives on Disease (20 Credits) Credits)
    Module code: SLS3007

    Core Module N
  • Collaborating for Social Change (20 Credits) Credits)
    Module code: SWK3026

    Core Module N
  • Substance Use in Context (20 Credits) Credits)
    Module code: SWK3027

    Core Module N

  Module information is quoted for 19/20 entry. Please note that modules run subject to student numbers and staff availability, any changes will be communicated to applicants accordingly.

  Facilities &

  Special Features

  A variety of teaching and learning approaches are used within this Top-up including lectures, self-directed learning, seminars, group work and e-learning. Tutorial support is also provided by course tutors and dissertation supervisors.

• Further Studies
  • Postgraduate Opportunities

    Further your Study

    Our postgraduate courses are a great way to enhance the skills you have already learnt. Our postgraduate qualifications will give you a CV that will catch the eye of employers.

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  • Research

    We are committed to delivering outstanding research that makes a difference to society. Our Research Institutes and Centres work closely with external partner organisations, locally, nationally and internationally. We produce internationally renowned and relevant research and disseminate knowledge on an international scale.

    Visit our Research Hub page for more information.

    
  • Business and Enterprise

    We are committed to supporting and encouraging business growth and we are involved in a variety of initiatives which seek to benefit the wider community as well as students and staff of the University.

    Discover what businesses we work with and what opportunities may be available to you on our Business and Enterprise pages.

    
• Fees & Funding
  • UK & EU
  • International

  2020/21 Tuition Fees

  Fees quoted relate to study in the Academic Year 20/21 only and may be subject to inflationary increases in future years.

  Full Time: £9,250
  Part Time: £1,450 per 20 credit module

  2019/20 Tuition Fees

  Fees quoted relate to study in the Academic Year 19/20 only and may be subject to inflationary increases in future years.

  Full Time: £9,250
  Part Time: £1,400 per 20 credit module

  Additional Costs

  Additional costs will be incurred if you decide to participate in trips and visits as part of your course. The exact cost will depend upon the location chosen for the trip.

  Please note that tuition fees for EU students will remain the same as UK fees for 2020/21. For more information, please visit the Gov UK website.

  2020/21 Tuition Fees

  Fees quoted relate to study in the Academic Year 20/21 only and may be subject to inflationary increases in future years.

  Full Time: £13,750

  2019/20 Tuition Fees

  Fees quoted relate to study in the Academic Year 19/20 only and may be subject to inflationary increases in future years.

  Full Time: £9,750

  International scholarships

  For information on the scholarships available to you as an international student, please see our International scholarships page.

  Additional Costs

  Additional costs will be incurred if you decide to participate in trips and visits as part of your course. The exact cost will depend upon the location chosen for the trip.

  Scholarships

  EU and International Scholarships

  We’re committed to offering the opportunity to study in the UK to the best and brightest students from around the world.

  TD Lewis Scholarship

  The T D Lewis Scholarship provides both undergraduate and postgraduate students with financial awards of up to £1,000.  This scholarship is awarded on educational excellence…

  The Chancellor's Fund

  The Chancellor’s Fund is a bi-annual fund providing students with awards of between £100 and £1,000. You must be a current student to apply.  The…

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