University of Staffordshire - Stafford Centre for Health Innovation Open Day
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Course summary
This course has been designed to produce the professionals of the future, who can positively address the challenges that health and social care presents.
Meeting the health and social care needs of the population is one of the greatest challenges facing any society. It extends to almost every facet of social life, from the person who is unwell and seeking support for themselves, to political decisions about how to structure national systems of healthcare delivery.
Throughout your studies you will be taught by friendly, knowledgeable lecturers, who have been employed in either health or social care and are well equipped to help you relate your study topics to current policy and practice.
This offers you the opportunity to develop core transferable skills and knowledge relevant to health care, social care and public health.
On successful completion of study, we will issue the following award: BSc (Hons) Health and Social Care
Modules
Year One Core: An Introduction to Academic Study and Employability Skills for Health and Social Care; Communication Skills in Health and Social Care; Context of Health and Social Care; Human Growth and Development through Bio-Psycho-Social Lens; Introduction to Safeguarding children and adults; Professional Issues in Health and Social Care (with Work Experience)
Year Two Core: Employable Graduate; Introduction to Public Health and Health Promotion; Research Skills for Health and Social Care; Understanding Health and Social Care Organisations (And Work experience)
Year Two Optional: Basic Counselling Skills in Health and Social Care; Dementia Awareness; Mental Health Wellbeing and Perspectives; Supporting Individuals, Families and Households
Year Three Core: Contemporary Issues in Health and Social Care; Extended Health and Social Care Study Project; Human Factors and Safe Practice in Health and Social Integrated Care; Leadership and Management in Health and Social Care
Year Three Optional: Specialist Care Skills: Housing, Homelessness and Supporting Multiple Disadvantage; Specialist Care Skills: Substance Use and Society; Specialist Care Skills: Youth Crime and Criminal Justice
Apply by
14 January
This is the equal consideration deadline. You can still apply after this date, but your application may not receive guaranteed consideration.
Application codes
- Course code:
- L512
- Institution code:
- S72
- Campus name:
- University of Staffordshire (Stoke Campus)
- Campus Code:
- -
- Points of Entry:
- Year 1
Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF)
University of Staffordshire has participated in the Teaching Excellence Framework. These ratings were awarded in 2023, for four years.
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How to apply
Apply by
14 January
This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.
Application codes
- Course code:
- L512
- Institution code:
- S72
- Campus name:
- University of Staffordshire (Stoke Campus)
- Campus Code:
- -
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
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Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
UCAS Tariff - 96 points
We welcome a wide range of qualifications and qualification combinations. We assess each application individually, taking in to account any experience and skills you may have in your chosen field.
Don't worry if you can't see your specific qualification listed, just contact our team of experts on 01782 294400 or email us at enquiries@staffs.ac.uk for further advise
A level - CCC
Other A Level combinations possible to achieve 96 points.
Minimum of 2 A Levels, can be combined with other Level 3 qualifications eg. AS levels/Extended Project to achieve 96 points
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016) - MMM
Grade combinations below 96 points considered when combined with other Level 3 qualifications including AS and Extended Project to achieve 96 points
Access to HE Diploma
Pass Access to HE Diploma with 96 UCAS points
Scottish Higher
Achieve a minimum of 96 tariff points achieved from either five Highers or a combination of two Highers offered with two Advanced Highers. Where only Highers have been taken a minimum of (CCCCD) are required.
AS
Can be combined with other level 3 qualifications to achieve 96 points
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma (first teaching from September 2016) - DD
Grade combinations below 96 points considered when combined with other Level 3 qualifications including AS and Extended Project to achieve 96 points
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Foundation Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
Combined with other level 3 qualifications to achieve 96 tariff points
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate (first teaching from September 2016)
Combined with other level 3 qualifications to achieve 96 tariff points
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Certificate (first teaching from September 2016)
Combined with other level 3 qualifications to achieve 96 tariff points
Scottish Advanced Higher
Achieve a minimum of 96 tariff points achieved in either three Advanced Highers or from a combination of two Advanced Highers plus two Highers.
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
Tarrif points from composite elements of IB
Made up of 6 components - usually comprising of 3 subjects at 'higher level' and 3 at 'standard' level. Opportunity to add on to points with extended essay and theory of knowledge. All the above attract UCAS points. Potential to meet the points by not passing all six component of qualificaiton.
Extended Project
Can be combined with other level 3 qualifications to achieve 96 points
Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017) - H3, H4, H4, H4, H4
HNC (BTEC) - P
May be considered for advanced entry onto the second year of the degree. Subject to satisfactory comparability of modular content of level 4. A transcript will be required.
HND (BTEC) - P
May be considered for advanced entry onto the second year of the degree. Subject to satisfactory comparability of modular content of level 4. A transcript will be required.
OCR Cambridge Technical Diploma - DD
Grade combinations below 96 points considered when combined with other Level 3 qualifications including AS and Extended Project to achieve 96 points
OCR Cambridge Technical Subsidiary Diploma
Combined with other level 3 qualifications to achieve 96 tariff points
OCR Cambridge Technical Foundation Diploma
Combined with other level 3 qualifications to achieve 96 tariff points
OCR Cambridge Technical Introductory Diploma
Combined with other level 3 qualifications to achieve 96 tariff points
OCR Cambridge Technical Extended Certificate
Combined with other level 3 qualifications to achieve 96 tariff points
OCR Cambridge Technical Certificate
Combined with other level 3 qualifications to achieve 96 tariff points
Historical entry grades data BETA
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Fees and funding
Tuition fees
| Location | Fee | Year |
|---|---|---|
| EU | £9790 | Year 1 |
| England | £9790 | Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £9790 | Year 1 |
| Scotland | £9790 | Year 1 |
| Wales | £9790 | Year 1 |
| Channel Islands | £9790 | Year 1 |
| Republic of Ireland | £9790 | Year 1 |
| International | £17085 | Year 1 |
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
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