Health and Social Care Management

Health & Social Care Management

About

This health and social care management degree provides the foundation for a variety of careers in the health and social care sector, from working with individuals to managing people. You will gain a sound understanding of the knowledge, skills and principles that will prepare you for employment in your chosen health and social care setting.

Start
This course starts in September

Duration
2 years

UCAS Institution Code
B68

Fees
£7,500 (Year 1, 2018/19)

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Level
Foundation Degree

Location
Queens Road Campus

UCAS Course Code
A44B

Overview & Modules

A health and social care management degree is a rewarding choice for anyone aspiring to be a future manager or leader in health or social care.

You’ll learn about all aspects of an individual’s journey through the health and social care pathway, considering the leadership, management, policy, contemporary issues and practice that influence their experiences. In the final year, you can choose modules to help tailor the degree to meet your career aspirations.

Getting out of the classroom and into the workplace is a key part of your learning. There are work placements throughout the course, which help you develop a clear picture of the diﬀerent careers open to you.

Year 1:

Skills for Higher Education – 20 credits
Investigating Health and Wellbeing – 20 credits
Law, Ethics and Policy – 20 credits
Employability Skills 1 – 20 credits Contemporary Issues in Health – 20 credits
Introduction to Leadership and Management in Health and Social Care – 20 credits

Year 2:

Communities and Society – 20 credits
Applying Research to Practice – 20 credits
Professional Development in Health and Social Care – 20 credits
Communication and Intervention – 20 credits
Integrated Leadership and Management – 20 credits
Legal and Ethical Aspects of Health and Social Care 1 – 20 credits

How will I be assessed?

Assessment methods replicate those activities required in the workplace such as report writing, presentations, developing leaflets, reflective writing, portfolio of practice, analysing care plans, reviewing the literature, analysing complex cases and managing change.

Entry requirements

48 UCAS points which equates to DD at A level, PPP in a BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma or a PASS in an Access to HE Diploma or other equivalent qualifications
3 GCSEs at C or above to include English and Maths (or other equivalent qualifications)
Mature applicants lacking formal entry requirements but with relevant and/or industrial experience will also be considered

Continue your studies

There are many opportunities within the sector for health and social care graduates. These include support management roles in the statutory and non-statutory sectors, including local government and the health boards, such as complaints officer, business manager, training manager, and service manager; and professional roles such as service co-ordinator. You may also wish to consider non government organisations and the independent sectors.

Employment opportunities post study are excellent and Health and Social Care graduates have gained roles as service managers, advocacy, service coordinators, educators and trainers, technician and support workers. Some students progress onto postgraduate study in education, public health, social work, occupational therapy, nursing and research. The work placements experienced throughout the three years gives you an opportunity to explore those areas of health and social care within which you would like to develop your future career