Health and Social Care (Mental Health Pathway) FdA
University Campus Oldham
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Foundation Degree in Arts - FdA

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Foundation Degree in Arts - FdA

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The health and social care sectors are vast, helping to empower and improve the day-to-day lives of vulnerable people.The course is linked closely to the UK Government’s health and social care agendas, so you’ll experience a balance of policy, practice and academic training. Our focus is on supporting you to become a knowledgeable, compassionate, and person-centred care professional.This work-based learning programme includes a set of modules intended to bridge the gap between theory and ...Read more

The health and social care sectors are vast, helping to empower and improve the day-to-day lives of vulnerable people.

The course is linked closely to the UK Government’s health and social care agendas, so you’ll experience a balance of policy, practice and academic training. Our focus is on supporting you to become a knowledgeable, compassionate, and person-centred care professional.

This work-based learning programme includes a set of modules intended to bridge the gap between theory and practice to ultimately meet the skills necessary for the expanding health and social care workforce.

You will complete two practice placement modules (in Years 1 and 2) allowing you to develop a range of work-based skills. We’ll support you at every step as you learn how to reflect on your practice, develop your skills and learn how to collaborate across professional boundaries, use evidence from your placement to support your professional decision-making, and enhance your understanding of critical health and social care issues.

What careers can the course lead to?

The FdA programme provides you with the option to continue your study to the BSc (Hons) top-up in Health & Social Care.

Career options include probation service, management, paramedic, children’s services, social services, family centers as well as children’s homes, race relations officer, mental health advocate. This usually requires higher levels of study. Once the top-up is completed, students can apply for postgraduate courses in nursing, social work and related occupations.

Teaching and Assessment methods

At UCO there is a focus on student centred learning and working collaboratively with your peers, placement staff and lecturers so you can learn and develop to your full potential. Becoming an independent learner is encouraged throughout your time on the degree so you can take ownership of your studies. You will also have the opportunity to undertake work placements to enhance your experience and help you to develop new skills.

Teaching will take place through the approach of blended learning. This will consist of face-face teaching and online lectures/meetings. Additionally, there will be guest lecturers to support your learning.

Assessments are carried out through a range of creative format to meet a range of diverse needs and. This includes essays, case studies, open-book exam, online portfolios, reports, presentations and work-based learning which is evidenced through a Skills Log. This is beneficial to reviewing your development throughout the academic years when seeking employment.

What students say
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Renata
17 Feb 24

I have so much support from them. English is not my first language and with their help I managed to do get a good grade from my assignments...Read more

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Entry requirements

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UCAS Tariff

UCAS Tariff:

72 - 80 Grades / Points required

Access to HE Diploma:

Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016):

MMP Grades / Points required

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Access to HE Diploma, Merit

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Tuition fees

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England

£7,500 per year

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This is the fee you pay if you live within England. Please note, this fee has been confirmed.

£7,500 per year

This information comes from UCAS, or in some cases the institution directly.
Please note: fees do vary so please make sure you contact the institution for up to date information.

Students from Scotland

This is the fee you pay if you live within Scotland. Please note, this fee has been confirmed.

This is the fee you pay if you live within Scotland. Please note, this fee has been confirmed.

£7,500 per year

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Please note: fees do vary so please make sure you contact the institution for up to date information.

Students from Wales

This is the fee you pay if you live within Wales. Please note, this fee has been confirmed.

This is the fee you pay if you live within Wales. Please note, this fee has been confirmed.

£7,500 per year

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Please note: fees do vary so please make sure you contact the institution for up to date information.

Students from Northern Ireland

This is the fee you pay if you live within Northern Ireland. Please note, this fee has been confirmed.

This is the fee you pay if you live within Northern Ireland. Please note, this fee has been confirmed.

£7,500 per year

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Please note: fees do vary so please make sure you contact the institution for up to date information.

Students from EU

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University Campus Oldham
University Way Oldham OL1 1BB United Kingdom
Nearest train station: Oldham Mumps  0.3 miles away
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