Society, Health and Childhood Studies - Higher Education

This School provides courses designed to develop the skills needed to work with society’s most vulnerable groups. Our team of professionals provide teaching that is relevant, current and stimulating, allowing you to fulfil not only your educational goals but your career aspirations too.

Courses available:

All the above Foundation Degrees can be converted to a full Bachelor's degree with one of our 1-year top-up programmes;

Latest industry links

Collaboration with employers led to the validation of the BA (Hons) Early Childhood Studies and revalidations for the Early Years and Teaching and Learning Support Foundation Degrees.
Worked with North Lancashire Primary Care Trust to customise their own Foundation Degree in Health Care Leadership.
Bespoke NVQ, first aid and moving and handling provision to clients ranging from county and borough councils to nursing homes and the Scouts.

Become a confident practitioner

Our courses feature a wide variety of teaching/learning activities, which makes for a more vibrant learning experience and helps you to develop your communication skills and personal confidence too.

Alumnus interview:

Claire Louise Davies - Health and Social Care Level 4

I decided to come to College to improve my academic profile in a way that would also support my profession. I definitely think I made the right choice – I’ve gained a vast expanse of knowledge and met like-minded professionals here.

College helped me towards my career ambitions with a holistic approach! I support people with learning disabilities and I devise planning programmes and support them towards their future developments: to see the whole picture has been useful.

To work in this industry, I’d say you need to be caring, honest, fun, have a friendly personality and be able to laugh. You also need to love life and be able to help others to feel the same.

My tutor, Allee McIntyre, was a great mentor and really helped both with building my confidence and the final outcome – having a degree is a great accomplishment and overall, College was a really worthwhile experience for me.

To find out more about Higher Education at Blackpool and The Fylde College, please visit our University Education Section