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Foundation Degree in Arts - FdA
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SEP-25
2 Years
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Foundation Degree in Arts - FdA
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Full Time
SEP-25
2 Years
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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 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.
Exam type
UCAS TariffUCAS 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
Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.
Access to HE Diploma, Merit
Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.
Students living in
England
£7,500 per year
Students from England
This is the fee you pay if you live within England. Please note, this fee has been confirmed.
£7,500 per year
Students from Scotland
This is the fee you pay if you live within Scotland. Please note, this fee has been confirmed.
£7,500 per year
Students from Wales
This is the fee you pay if you live within Wales. Please note, this fee has been confirmed.
£7,500 per year
Students from Northern Ireland
This is the fee you pay if you live within Northern Ireland. Please note, this fee has been confirmed.
£7,500 per year
Students from EU
This is the fee you pay if you live within the European Union. Please note, this fee has been confirmed.
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