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Health & Social Care Practice
- FD
- 2 Years
- Full-time
- 09/2025
- Undergraduate
- Bede Campus
- Awarded by:
- University of Hull
Course summary
This programme aims to empower students with the knowledge, skills and professional behaviours required within the health and social care sector to be an effective practitioner within the field and develop the academic skills to engage in further study.
Modules
Year 1
• Anatomy and Physiology to Support Practice (15 credits)
• Investigating Health and Conditions
• Throughout the Life Course (15 credits)
• Exploring the Political and Societal Landscape in Health and Social Care (15 credits)
• Preparing For Practice in Health and Social Care (25 credits)
• Public Health and Health Promotion for Health and Social Care Practitioners (15 credits)
• Contemporary Issues in Mental Health (15 credits)
Year 2
• Engaging with Vulnerable Groups (15 credits)
• Navigating Digital Technologies in Health and Social Care (15 credits)
• Care Planning and individualised Needs Assessment (15 credits)
• Introduction to Research (25 credits)
• Developing Practice in Health and Social Care (25 credits)
• Death, Dying and Bereavement (25 credits)
Assessment method
The teaching and assessment on this programme has a focus on being up-to-date and relevant to professional practice today. This programme has been developed by diverse and internationally trained team, which is reflected in the teaching provided. Both programmes have significant focus on students acquiring learning through clinical practice and therefore ensures that theoretical knowledge can be applied to current professional practice. Teaching and learning approaches reflect programme competencies and are varied to promote inclusivity and individualised learning and incorporate a range of methods including lectures, discussion and debate, the use of case study work and group work. Assessment incorporates a variety of methods including group and individual presentations, reports, multiple choice questionnaires, essays, assignments, critical reflection and work-based learning portfolios.
This course is not accepting applications for deferred entry.
Ways to study this course
Campuses
- Bede Campus
Study options
- FD • Full-time • 2 Years
Start dates
- 09/2025
Apply by
29 January
This is the equal consideration deadline. You can still apply after this date, but your application may not receive guaranteed consideration.
Application codes
- Course code:
- HSC1
- Institution code:
- C69
- Campus name:
- Bede Campus
- Campus Code:
- -
- Points of Entry:
- Year 1
Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF)
Sunderland College has participated in the Teaching Excellence Framework. These ratings were awarded in 2023, for four years.
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How to apply
Apply by
29 January
This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.
Application codes
- Course code:
- HSC1
- Institution code:
- C69
- Campus name:
- Bede Campus
- Campus Code:
- -
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
International applicants
We are unable to support Visa Applications.
Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
UCAS Tariff - 48 points
You will require Grade C/4 GCSE in English or a Level 2 equivalent and ONE of the following:
• Level 3 Extended Diploma in Health and Social Care
• Level 3 Extended Diploma Applied General/BTEC Health and Social Care
• Level 3 Extended Diploma in a relevant subject area
• Access to Higher Education qualification in a related subject
• T Level (Health)
It would be desirable to have a Grade C/4 in Maths or a Level 2 equivalent. If you have not yet achieved this, we would encourage you to work towards this.
Additional entry requirements
- Criminal records declaration (DBS/Disclosure Scotland)
- Interview
Historical entry grades data BETA
This section shows the range of grades students (with UK A-Levels or Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diplomas) who received offers were previously accepted with (learn more). It is designed to support your research but does not guarantee whether you will or won't get a place. Admissions teams consider various factors, including interviews, subject requirements, and entrance tests. Check all course entry requirements for eligibility.
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Fees and funding
Tuition fees
| Location | Fee | Year |
|---|---|---|
| England | £6355 | Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £6355 | Year 1 |
| Scotland | £6355 | Year 1 |
| Wales | £6355 | Year 1 |
Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website.
Additional fee information
Basic study resources, e.g., pens, paper etc.
Students will be required to undertake a Disclosure Barring Service check prior to their placements, which the student is required to fund independently at a cost of £44 (Cost correct at the time of writing)
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