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Community, Public Health and Social Care

Study level:
Undergraduate
Awarded by:
The Open University

Course summary

This course will give you the knowledge and understanding to tackle key questions around public health, social care and community engagement, leading to a fuller understanding of the sector and its vital role in society.

This course has been developed in line with the University Centre’s commitment to supporting enhanced professional practice to meet sector needs.

Level 4 Modules:

Introduction to Evidence-based Practice
Safe Practice in Health and Social Care
Principles of Care
Introduction to Public Health in Practice
Contemporary Issues in Health and Social Care
Managing Challenging Behaviour
Level 5 Modules:

Understanding the Research Process
Advocacy and Approaches to Person-centred Practice
Health Promotion in Practice
Mental Health and Wellbeing
Leading Change in Health and Social Care
Effective Communication and Inclusive Individualised Support

The programme aims to develop the skills necessary for professional work and is based on the belief that you need to ‘learn by doing’. Our aim is to develop the knowledge and professional skills required to work successfully in public health, social care and community engagement. It has been developed with a focus on ‘community’, through engagement with community groups, community-based health and social care employers and voluntary organisations.

The specialist modules in this programme will develop your skills and understanding of Community, Public Health and Social Care studies and related ideas such as community cohesion and the role of research methods in improving professional practice. The programme will develop students’ skills and understanding of health and social care settings, person centred care, safeguarding and leading inclusive best practice for progression into employment or further study. You will be encouraged to think critically to support your learning of ideas, concepts and research combined with real world practice.

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How to apply

Apply by
31 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:
L6L2
Institution code:
C02
Campus name:
Calderdale College Main Site
Campus Code:
-

Points of entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

  • Year 1

Entry requirements

Qualification requirements

UCAS Tariff - 48 points

You will need to evidence completion of a Level 3 qualification Health and Social Care or a related subject. Substantial experience of working within the sector will also be considered, if you do not have any formal qualifications. We would normally expect applicants to have a minimum of UCAS 48 tariff points. Applicants will have to evidence a suitable level of English, ideally through a GCSE, Key Skills, Functional Skills or equivalent qualification. The College actively supports claims for Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) and applications will be considered on an individual basis. All credit from prior learning will be assessed by the University Centre. All programmes of study are conducted and assessed in the English language.

A level - CD

We would normally expect applicants to have a minimum of UCAS 48 tariff points. Applicants will have to evidence a suitable level of English, ideally through a GCSE, Key Skills, Functional Skills or equivalent qualification.

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016) - PPP

You will need to evidence completion of a Level 3 qualification Health and Social Care or a related subject. Substantial experience of working within the sector will also be considered, if you do not have any formal qualifications.

Access to HE Diploma - P: 45 credits

Historical entry grades data

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Fees and funding

Tuition fees

LocationFeeYear
EU£7950Year 1
International£7950Year 1
Channel Islands£7950Year 1
England£7950Year 1
Northern Ireland£7950Year 1
Scotland£7950Year 1
Wales£7950Year 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

No additional fees or cost information has been supplied for this course, please contact the provider directly.

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