Social Care (Scotland) (W31) Diploma of Higher Education
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Social care in Scotland is increasingly multidisciplinary and community focused – requiring a skilled, adaptable workforce to deliver high quality services. This diploma will deepen your understanding of social care and social work, and develop the knowledge and skills you need to support vulnerable adults and children effectively in multiple settings. It places a strong emphasis on working across professional boundaries, with service users firmly at the centre.**Key features of the course**- ...Read more

Social care in Scotland is increasingly multidisciplinary and community focused – requiring a skilled, adaptable workforce to deliver high quality services. This diploma will deepen your understanding of social care and social work, and develop the knowledge and skills you need to support vulnerable adults and children effectively in multiple settings. It places a strong emphasis on working across professional boundaries, with service users firmly at the centre.


Key features of the course

- Applies new ideas to real life issues and situations that affect us all- Helps you to develop as an independent and reflective learner- Explores the context and processes of change and new ways of working across agency and professional boundaries- Builds a solid foundation for further study

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Andrew
03 Mar 23

Excellent support services and relevant up to date study..Read more

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Bonny
24 Feb 23

There is no premises as it is remote learning but this is why I have given top marks as it fits in brilliantly with my full time work, childcare etc. I wouldn't be able to study..Read more

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£6,924 per year

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£6,924 per year

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Students from EU

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

£6,924 per year

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

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