Adult Health and Social Care - BA Hons Degree (Top Up)
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.
Before applying, please check whether you meet the entry requirements under 'Key Information' for this course. Don't hesitate to call us on 01253 504343 if you need assistance.
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86,694 Annual job openings in the North West
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£25,650 Average annual salary
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Well-resourced onsite training equipment
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.
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
Qualification obtained
BA (Hons) Adult Health and Social CareFees and funding
Visit our Tuition Fees page and Financial Support for Degrees page for more information about fees and funding.
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
Please visit our Student Terms and Conditions page 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.
Learning Support - at a glance
- Higher Education Learning Mentors (HELMs)
- One-to-one and group learning support sessions
- Pre-degree preparation workshops
- IT Support
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 |
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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.
| Assessment Method | Level 4 | Level 5 | Level 6 |
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| Coursework | 0% | 0% | 68% |
| Exam | 0% | 0% | 10% |
| Practical | 0% | 0% | 22% |