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Health & Social Care

With a growing number of employment opportunities available in what is now Lancashire's largest employment sector, gaining degree-level qualifications in health and social care offers better job prospects and the chance to progress to more senior positions.

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Study for a Degree in Health & Social Care at B&FC

It takes a special kind of person to provide social or nursing care. If you believe that person could be you, then the opportunities to progress your career in this dynamic and evolving sector are rising rapidly. Here's a few reasons to study for a degree in Health & Social Care:

  • Health and social care workers are in high demand
  • A wide range of career opportunities in a diverse sector
  • Make a meaningful and lasting positive impact in someone's life
  • A sense of fulfilment and purpose in a rewarding career
Career Potential...
  • Mental Health Worker
  • Midwife
  • Nurse
  • Paramedic
  • Adult Carer
  • Social Worker
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  • Excellent onsite training facilities for a practical hands-on learning experience
  • Courses that can bridge the gap between school and entry into key worker professions
  • Employment-focused programmes tailored with local care providers

What Uni Reviews

Wonderful I'm very happy and feel secure, the course content flows well and is well structured. The tutors are excellent and informative, I would recommend this course and this college to anyone."
- Anonymous
So supportive and tutors ensure you are motivated and supported to complete work set."
- Stacey
Brilliant the tutors are great and extremely supportive. Very helpful and nothing is ever too much trouble. I am currently enjoying every aspect of student life."
- Anonymous

 

Affording your Course

We know that people are concerned about the costs associated with studying for a degree and also if having a degree will be worth it once they graduate. Here are just a few things to think about before you make a final decision.

  • There really is nothing to pay up front if you are a UK resident and haven't previously completed an equivalent degree-level qualification
  • You can get a tuition fee loan to cover course fees and repayments don't kick in until after you graduate and are earning at least £25K
  • Even when you're earning £30,000,  the repayments are only £37.50 per month - about the same cost as an average takeaway for two
  • Eligible students can also get help towards living and childcare costs and there are other bursaries and grants you can apply for
  • What's more, according to a recent report. graduates, on average, earn approximately £5K more than their non-graduate counterparts. That's around £300 extra per month
     
"I'm actually better off doing my degree than I was doing a part-time job. If I'd realised how much financial support was available, I wouldn't have put off doing a degree for so long. I'm absolutely loving it and my job prospects are already so much better." 
 - Yvonne, Degree-level Student
What our Students say

"With working part-time, I've found I can fit my course in really well. The support from the tutors has been amazing.

"I don't think I knew how much I was capable of until I started this course. It's shown me a lot about what I can achieve. I never thought I'd do that. "

- Sarah

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Student Case Study - Heidi

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.

What are you hoping to do in the future?
I am hoping to progress at work and take my studies to the next level.

Tutor Profile - Lisa Galloway

Qualifications:
PhD in Access and Inclusion (ongoing), MA Education, PGCE, BA(Hons) English with Education

Industry Background:
Lisa has worked in the prison service, as a drug support worker and in residential care.

Area of Expertise:
Legal and Ethical Issues in Care Work, Equality and Diversity, Anti-discriminatory Practice, Human Rights, Substance Misuse, Mental Health, Safeguarding, Ageing, Health and Wellbeing

Enjoys teaching at B&FC because:
Contributing to student success and supporting their progression, often into their dreams jobs or further study, is a privilege.

Study Support Available

We offer a range of services to support you across all areas of student life, with specialist support available for students with disabilities.

  • Higher Education Learning Mentors (HELMs)
  • One-to-one and group study support sessions
  • Pre-degree preparation workshops
  • IT Support
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Prospectus for Degrees
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What's Next?

Explore our Health & Social Care courses above.

Check out our Prospectus for Degrees.

Book a place at our next Open Event - a great opportunity to meet the tutors, ask questions and check out our facilities.

Visit our Admissions: Higher Education page - here you can find more information on our Admission process, Accomodation, Policies & Procedures, Entry requirements, Scholarship & Bursaries and FAQs.

Contact our Course Enquiries Team if you have any questions about degree-level study in Health & Social Care at B&FC.

Call: 01253 504343
Email: info@blackpool.ac.uk