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Health, Wellbeing and Social Care (T52)

Course details
  • 1 Study option
  • Undergraduate
Course location
Distance Learning
Awarded by:
The Open University

Course summary

If you want to make a real difference in people's lives, this Certificate of Higher Education in Health, Wellbeing and Social Care is the perfect starting point. Whether you already work in health and social care, use services yourself or want to better understand how adults are supported in the care system, this course offers valuable insight. It provides an authoritative overview of the current context of adult health and social care, using real-life case studies to explore a wide range of engaging issues and debates. It's a strong foundation for career development or further study in this important field.

Key features of the course

  • Deepen your knowledge and understanding of health and social care

  • Apply theories to help understand real-life case studies

  • Develop practical skills to boost employability

  • Build a solid foundation for further study in this sector

Modules

Course Modules

This health, wellbeing and social care certificate has one stage, comprising 120 credits.

You’ll study two 60-credit modules that explore care, wellbeing and ageing across the lifecourse. You’ll examine key issues such as communication, identity and safeguarding, alongside different perspectives on health and wellbeing, developing your understanding of how care is experienced and delivered in real-world contexts.

Entry requirements

Historical entry grades data

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Course options

Fees and funding

Tuition fees

Per year tuition fees

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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

Fees for the 2027/2028 academic year are not yet available.

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