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OverviewWhen you choose to work in Health and Social Care, you face a wide range of opportunities. At Worcester, we help you explore your options and discover what you want to do in this vital sector. Our Foundation Degree is all about experiencing a variety of roles before building a highly worthwhile career.Youll study in a very supportive environment, with approachable lecturers who help you develop as a person, while you find your vocation through practical placements. These can be in areas
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Overview
When you choose to work in Health and Social Care, you face a wide range of opportunities. At Worcester, we help you explore your options and discover what you want to do in this vital sector. Our Foundation Degree is all about experiencing a variety of roles before building a highly worthwhile career.
You'll study in a very supportive environment, with approachable lecturers who help you develop as a person, while you find your vocation through practical placements. These can be in areas as diverse as nursing, mental health, youth work, or caring for older people.
Key features
Plenty of support to build your confidence whether it's giving presentations or writing essays
Placements arranged with support from your tutor in organisations as diverse as charities, nursing or care homes, youth clubs and schools
Opportunities to do your placement close to where you live
Possibilities to progress on to year 2 of our Nursing degree, and year 3 of our Applied Health & Social Care degree.
Strong links with potential employers, including the NHS, Mind and Headway
Flexible locations: study at the University of Worcester, Herefordshire and Ludlow College and Halesowen College
Learn more about the course at our Open Days
Visiting us is the best way to get a feel for student life at the University of Worcester. You'll find out more about the course at our subject specific talks, and have the opportunity speak to staff, students and recent graduates about what it’s really like to study at Worcester.
Grades / Points required
Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.
Grades / Points required
Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.
Details
Students who hold A level or equivalent will be considered. For applicants whose first language is not English, we accept a variety of English language tests (e.g., minimum IELTS of 6.0 (with no less than 5.5 in any component) and they are listed on our International Entry Requirements page.
Students who hold International Baccalaureate Diploma will be considered. For applicants whose first language is not English, we accept a variety of English language tests (e.g., minimum IELTS of 6.0 (with no less than 5.5 in any component) and they are listed on our International Entry Requirements page.
Previous study
Previous study
The most common A-levels taken by students who end up studying this subject at uni.
This is the fee you pay if you live within Other UK.
Please confirm the most up to date fee with the individual institution.
£9,250
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.
This is the fee you pay if you live within England.
Please note, this is a with fee and subject to change.
Please confirm the most up to date fee with the individual institution.
£9,250
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.
This is the fee you pay if you live within Scotland.
Please note, this is a with fee and subject to change.
Please confirm the most up to date fee with the individual institution.
£9,250
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.
This is the fee you pay if you live within Wales.
Please note, this is a with fee and subject to change.
Please confirm the most up to date fee with the individual institution.
£9,250
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.
This is the fee you pay if you live within Northern Ireland.
Please note, this is a with fee and subject to change.
Please confirm the most up to date fee with the individual institution.
£9,250
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.
This is the fee you pay if you live within Channel Islands.
Please note, this is a with fee and subject to change.
£9,250
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.
This is the fee you pay if you live within the European Union.
Please note, this is a with fee and subject to change.
Please confirm the most up to date fee with the individual institution.
£13,100
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.
This is the fee you pay if you are an International student.
Please note, this is a with fee and subject to change.
Please confirm the most up to date fee with the individual institution.
Established in 1946, the University of Worcester is a forward-thinking and inclusive institution that champions the transformative power of education within the UK and worldwide. Starting out as a teacher training college, Worcester has evolved into a diverse and dynamic university which welcomes students from all different backgrounds. The university promotes practical learning to equip students with transferrable and industry-ready skills that will make them more employable.
The University of Worcester has attained a wide selection of accolades such as being named Sustainability Institution of the Year (Green Gown Awards 2019) and was rated 85th in the UK according to Complete University Guide 2023.
Based in Worcester in the West Midlands, the university lies at the heart of a vibrant contemporary city with a rich medieval history.
