Social Care and Community Practice BA (Hons)

Overview Updated 05/11/2019
Our Social Care and Community Practice degree is offered as a three year course leading to the award of BA (Hons). The degree is designed using real-world material that equips you for employment either within Social Care or working with specific communities.
We will support you to achieve your career and study ambitions, which is why if you complete our Employability Plus Gold programme or Changemaker Gold certificate alongside your studies and if you haven’t secured full-time employment 12 months after graduating* we will secure a three – six month paid internship for you, or support you into postgraduate study.
*with a 2:2 degree classification or higher
Course
Highlights
- Opportunity to become accredited with the Chartered Institute of Housing (CIH).
- Strong focus on evidence-based practice.
- Guaranteed paid internship with the Northampton Employment Promise.
HP Laptop and software included with this course.*

Additional
Information
Chartered Institute of Housing (CIH) accreditation.
In your third year of study you will have a short shadow placement as part of the housing module which will enable you to gain an additional professional certificate from the Chartered Institute of Housing (CIH) upon completion.
Course Details
You will be taught by academics from a range of backgrounds and work-based experiences. The core concepts that are covered in the degree are Human Rights and Social Justice, respecting diversity and the key skills required to work with a range of Service Users. You will benefit from a short shadow placement in your first year followed by an extended work based placement and reflective experience in the second year of the course.

Contacts
Course enquiries
study@northampton.ac.uk
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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Applying for 2020
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International: +44 (0)1604 894503
Entry Requirements
Standard entry requirements apply. A typical offer would be BCC at A Level or DMM at BTEC. An Access Course must include 30 level 3 credits at Merit.
We also ask that applicants hold a GCSE (or an equivalent qualification) in English Language at grade C or above. We welcome international applications and applications from students with a range of non-traditional educational or professional qualifications.
Please note that all student who enrol on the course may be required to complete a successful Occupational Health Screening and Disclosure and Barring Service Check prior to their first placement.
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.

Course Content
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Contemporary Social Issues (20 Credits)
Module code: SWK1061Core Module Y
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Understanding Diverse Communities (20 Credits)
Module code: SWK1062Core Module Y
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Academic Skills (20 Credits)
Module code: SWK1063Core Module Y
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Introduction to Service User Groups (20 Credits)
Module code: SWK1064Core Module Y
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Developing Professional Skills for Employment (20 Credits)
Module code: SWK1065Core Module Y
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Understanding Social Development (20 Credits)
Module code: SWK1066Core Module Y
Course Stats
Facilities &
Special Features
Facilities include:
- wide range of teaching and support staff
- preparation for a broad range of postgraduate opportunities
- strong focus on well-being, social justice and human rights
- develops your knowledge and understanding of social issues, professional interventions and the role of social care and third sector organisations in social welfare services
- the Third Year Housing Module gives you the opportunity to become accredited with the Chartered Institute of Housing

Fees & Funding
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
Travel costs to and from placements, and extra costs associated with placements, may be incurred throughout your studies depending on where you are based.
The course has an optional Placement Year which is negotiated between you and the teaching team. This may extend the duration of your course, however, if you have a specific area of interest this can provide useful additional experience.
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: £12,900
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: £12,500
Additional Costs
Travel costs to and from placements, and extra costs associate with placements, may be incurred throughout your studies depending on where you are based.
The course has an optional Placement Year which is negotiated between you and the teaching team. This may extend the duration of your course, however, if you have a specific area of interest this can provide useful additional experience.
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.
Sir Thomas White Scholarship
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TD Lewis Scholarship
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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…
Wilson Endowment Scholarship
The Wilson Endowment Scholarship provides a £1,500 scholarship to undergraduate students from the Northamptonshire area. The endowed scholarship was donated in memory of Mr Lynn Wilson,…

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