Health and Social Care Top-Up BSc(Hons) | The University of Sunderland

Health and Social Care Top-Up BSc (Hons) | The University of Sunderland

KEY COURSE INFORMATION

1 year

Full/Part time

£9,250 Tuition fee

£11,500 International fee

L511 UCAS code

20 Jan 20 Next start date

COURSE OVERVIEW

BSc (Hons) Health and Social Care will provide you with a detailed understanding of health and social care policy and practice. You will study the key contemporary issues that influence health, social care and the wellbeing of individuals and communities, from a theoretical, policy and practical level.

This degree combines academic rigour with practical experience; you will have the opportunity to test your new knowledge and skills in a 60-hour work placement in your final year.

Upcoming start dates

20 January 2020

20 April 2020

WHY US?

93.4% of our graduates are in employment, further study or training within six months of graduating, according to DLHE 2016/17 (based on full-time, first degree, home leavers)
Our Social Work courses (which include BSc (Hons) Health and Social Care) are in the top 25% in the UK for Organisation and management, according to the National Student Survey 2018
The University of Sunderland was ranked 12th in the Courses and Lecturers category of the Whatuni Student Choice Awards 2019
90% of students agreed with the statement "Overall, I am satisfied with the quality of the course', according to the National Student Survey 2017
Our Social Work courses were ranked 1st overall in the UK in the 2018 UK Engagement Survey
Our Social Work courses were ranked 2nd in the UK for Assessment and Feedback, and 2nd in the UK for Retention and Progression in the 2018 UK Engagement Survey

COURSE STRUCTURE

This course is taught via workshops, small group work, lectures, computer-based learning, presentations and independent learning.

Your progress will be assessed with group projects/presentations, multiple choice questionnaires, and time-constrained tests. Throughout the degree you'll have one-to-one support from academic staff.

Modules on this course include

Final year (national level 6):
Core modules:

Substance Use and Society (20 credits)
Practical Applications (20 credits)
Health and Social Care Dissertation (40 credits)
Life Course Approaches in Health, Social Care and Ageing (20 credits)

Optional modules:

Social Entrepreneurship and Project Management (20 credits)
Global Health (20 credits)

Entry requirements

This course is for people who already hold a relevant health and social care related qualification.

Please note that for this course you will need a British Council International English Language Testing System (IELTS) overall score of 6.0.

Fees and finance

The annual fee for this course is:

£9,250 if you are from the UK or EU
£11,500 if you are from outside the EU. However, all international students applying are eligible for a £1,500 scholarship. This means that the total tuition fee you will pay is £10,000 each year.

Employment

This course sets you up for an increasing number of roles in a highly rewarding sector. It is an extremely diverse field, with employment opportunities in areas including young people, mental health and drug and alcohol abuse support.

With a BSc in Health and Social Care, you will be able to work with a wide range of employers including the NHS, charities such as Age UK and MIND, social care organisations like Turning Point and other public, private and voluntary sector health agencies with competitive salaries. Social workers, for example, earn on average over £35,000 (according to Glassdoor).

Further study is also a popular option, with some graduates choosing to pursue taught masters courses or research degrees.

Guest speakers

We have a regular schedule of guest speakers who discuss their experiences in Health and Social Care. Past speakers have included representatives from Children North East, Lifeline, Healthworks and Headlight.

Attending our programme of guest speakers is an excellent way to hear from practitioners in the field, and also develop a network of professional contacts, which may become useful when applying for placements and jobs.

Work placement

As part of your degree you will undertake a 60-hour work placement during your final year. This will be your opportunity to apply your learning in a real-life context. You will be able to choose the placement which most closely matches your interests.

Previous students' placements have been with organisations such as local hospices, residential care homes, disability support, schools, mental health services, drug and alcohol services, the North of England Refugee Service, and Age UK.