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Social and Community Work
- HNC
- 1 Years
- Full-time
- 09/2026
- Undergraduate
- Main Site
- Awarded by:
- Pearson Education Ltd
Course summary
This HNC course will provide you with knowledge and understanding of the roles within the social and community work sector, recognising the importance of collaboration at all levels. It will build on your existing knowledge and experience of culturally diverse organisations, cross-cultural issues, diversity and values whilst developing and expanding your skills and practice. You will gain a wide range of sector knowledge tied to practical skills gained in evidence-based practice, personal research, self-study, directed study and a total of 225 hours of mandatory workplace learning and experience.
Please note there may be additional costs for DBS checks and educational trips associated with this course. Students must have independently secured a work placement before they start their course.
Modules
You will cover the following topics:
• Law, Policy and Ethical Practice in Health and Social Care
• Demonstrating Professional Principles and Values in Health and Social Care Practice
• Supporting the Individual Journey through Integrated Health and Social Care
• Fundamentals of Evidence-based Practice (Pearson-set Project)
• Mental Health and Wellbeing
• Sociological Approaches in Social and Community Work
• Social Work Principles
• Introduction to Practice
Assessment method
Assignments are designed to allow you to achieve a Pass, Merit or Distinction grade for the unit through the stated assessment tasks or activities.
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:
- SOC2
- Institution code:
- B93
- Campus name:
- Main Site
- Campus Code:
- -
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
UCAS Tariff
• A BTEC Level 3 qualification in Health and Social Care (or related subject)
• A GCE Advanced Level profile that demonstrates strong performance in a relevant subject or adequate performance in more than one GCE subject. This profile is likely to be supported by GCSE grades A* to C and/or 9 to 4 (or equivalent) in subjects such as maths and English
• Other related Level 3 qualifications
• An Access to Higher Education Diploma awarded by an approved further education institution • Related work experience
• An international equivalent of the above.
Historical entry grades data BETA
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Fees and funding
Tuition fees
| Location | Fee | Year |
|---|---|---|
| England | £8570 | Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £8570 | Year 1 |
| Scotland | £8570 | Year 1 |
| Wales | £8570 | 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
No additional fees or cost information has been supplied for this course, please contact the provider directly.
Bury College
Woodbury Centre
Market Street
Bury
BL9 0BG
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Course contact details
Enquiries
Email:HE.Admissions@burycollege.ac.uk
Phone:0161 280 8280
Fax: 0161 280 8228
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