Health and Social Care Practice FdA

If you are already working or volunteering in the health and social care sector this foundation degree will build on your experience to expand your career horizons.

Designed to give you a thorough grounding in key aspects of health and social care the course has a strong vocational focus.

The two-year course includes units on practice skills; the law and contemporary social issues; the human services; global health and welfare systems; mental health; and multi-agency working. Active learning is encouraged and youll apply theory to practice tackling real-life work problems.

Why choose this course

• Develop your understanding and skills and learn to use critical reflection for personal and professional development
• Study with an experienced academic team
• Interact with potential employers through guest lectures
• Take up opportunities to visit health and social care workplaces
• Enjoy guided learning via our Virtual Learning Environment which includes directed reading and research podcasts and interactive activities such as quizzes and discussion boards
• Benefit from opportunities offered by the University of Bedfordshires new Health & Social Care Academy run in partnership with local councils and NHS Trusts to recruit train and develop health and social care workers

To apply for a place on an undergraduate course (BA/BSc) you need to have completed your high school education (12 years) and have a pass equivalent to two UK A level passes and have the required English language qualification.

When you submit an application form you must remember to include photocopies of the following supporting documents. We do not need to see your original qualifications and certificates.

• A completed application form signed by you (an electronic signature is fine)
• Copies of your official academic qualifications and certificates including proof of your level of English Language (where relevant)
• A one-page personal statement. This should tell us why you want to study your chosen course.
• A copy of your current valid passport details
• Please submit copies of any UK Visa that you have held and any documentation relating to previous visa refusals from any country