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Health & Social Care

Adult Health and Social Care - BA Hons Degree - Topup

Summary

This one-year top-up course is designed to equip you with the knowledge and skills that you will require to become a change agent and leadership figure in the sector. It will provide you with the necessary skills and attributes to gain graduate employment within senior management and leadership roles or progress onto postgraduate study.

Many of our graduates have advanced to become the leaders and managers of the future with skills in entrepreneurship and creativity for the services and clients using Health and Social Care services. This course is available to any student who has completed the Foundation Degree in Health and Social Care at Blackpool and The Fylde College in the last 5 years.

Places still available. If you've just finished your Foundation Degree with us don't miss out on the opportunity to progress. You don't need to apply online. Simply come to one of our Open Enrolment sessions which start on Tuesday 27 August. Full details of times, locations and what you need to bring can be found here.
  • Course code SM1HE129
  • Duration 1 Year
  • Day/s of week Tuesday
  • Time 09:15 - 16:45

Next course dates

Start date Location Duration
Sep/Oct 2024
University Centre
1 Year
08 Sep 2025
University Centre
1 Year
  • 86,694 Annual job openings in the North West
  • £25,650 Average annual salary
  • Well-resourced onsite training equipment

What Uni Reviews

Really enjoyed my time at uni, the tutors have unconditional support for all students. *****
Jessica Halliwell
Amazing course. Learnt so much, tutors are fantastic. *****
Kelly Broadbent
Tutors and HELMs are fantastic! *****
Bethany Daniels

Student case study - Heidi Bahra

Why did you decide to study this qualification?
I chose this course because I want to work in substance abuse, supporting adults with addiction. I already work in the sector and this will enable me to progress my career and make the difference I really want to see in people's lives.

Why did you choose B&FC?
I chose B&FC as I had heard lots of good things about studying here and positive feedback.

What have been the benefits of studying here?
Socialising and meeting new people, having some much-needed time to myself and achieving my goals.

Where can this subject lead?

Career progression

You may also be able to progress to a wide range of careers at supervisory/team leader or managerial roles including drug and alcohol services, pastoral, dementia specialist roles, social care and NHS and allied services.

Other study options

With a BA (Hons) in Adult Health and Social Care you may wish to proceed to master’s level study leading towards a named profession such as social work, public health professional, training or teaching with the post compulsory sector.

Key information

Entry Requirements

Only applicants that have successfully completed the Foundation Degree in Health and Social Care, validated by Lancaster University, with Blackpool and The Fylde College are eligible to apply to this course.

There is a mandatory requirement of a minimum of 4 hours a week of paid or voluntary work in an adult health care setting. and social care setting, proof of this place will be required before commencing the programme.

Qualification obtained

BA (Hons) Adult Health and Social Care

Fees and funding

Please click here to find out more about tuition fees for this course.

Extra costs and equipment

There are no additional costs associated with the programme although a laptop is recommended to support your studies.  You may be required to pay for a DBS where you secure a voluntary or paid employment.

All core texts are available in the LRC along with IT support.

Regulation and Accreditation

Accrediting Institution: N/A

Awarding Body: Lancaster University

Regulatory Body: Office for Students (OfS)

Terms and conditions

Read our full terms and conditions for more information.

What will I learn?

Industry placement, field trips and guest speakers

This covered in the mandatory voluntary or employed hours in the sector as specified in the Entry Requirements.

  • Modules at level 6

    Module title Code Credits Optional
    Dissertation SM6MD089 40 No
    Contemporary Policy and Practice SM6MD090 20 No
    Innovation and Entrepreneurship SM6MD091 20 No
    Contemporary Issues SM6MD093 20 No
    Human Rights SM6MD104 20 No

Study Support - at a glance

  • Higher Education Learning Mentors (HELMs)
  • One-to-one and group study support sessions
  • Pre-degree preparation workshops
  • IT Support

Programme Specification

Download our Programme Specification for this course.

How will I learn?

During the Topup Degree, you will experience many forms of teaching which may include lectures, seminars, tutorials and small scale research tasks. External visits from sector specialists will forge strong links between theory and practice and further provide the opportunity to explore the sector. There is strong emphasis on peer collaboration within classroom work.

Progress tutorials will provide support and guidance as you go through your academic journey with us and a named progress tutor will provide personalised support.

Our partners for success team can offer academic support and careers guidance.

A typical workload for this programme will require attendance at University for 1 day per week where you will participate in 3 taught sessions a day and both group and independent progress tutorials.

Further independent study of approximately 10 hours per module a week is advisable; this includes further reading, planning and writing time.

Expert tutors

You will be taught by a range of expert tutors who have a wealth of experience and a wide range of qualifications that relate to the Adult Health and Social Care Sector.

Learning Methods

Learning Method Level 4 Level 5 Level 6
Scheduled 0 0 272
Independent 0 0 928
Placement 0 0 0
Total 0 0 1200
Ready to take the next step? Navigate to the top of the page and click Apply Now to continue your degree-level journey.

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How will I be assessed?

How will I be assessed?

You will experience diverse forms of assessment during your BA (Hons) in Adult Health and Social  including essay writing, report writing, analysis of case studies, seminars and a dissertation which will specifically link to the skills and attributes required within the vast area of Adult Health and Social Care.

How will I be assessed?

Assessment Method Level 4 Level 5 Level 6
Coursework 0% 0% 68%
Exam 0% 0% 10%
Practical 0% 0% 22%
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