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UK Management College

BSc (Hons) Health & Social Care with Foundation Year

Course overview

This UKMC health and social care degree develops knowledge of healthcare principles, social care practice, leadership, service delivery and professional communication. Delivered in partnership with the University of Wolverhampton, it uses a supportive foundation year before honours-level study and emphasises reflective practice, collaboration, research and employability in health and care settings.

Entry requirements

Admissions assessment

UKMC states that applicants must attend the Prepare for Foundation or Prepare for Degree admissions assessment and submit the required eligibility documents before a final offer is made.

Academic and mature routes

Applicants with Level 3 or equivalent qualifications are considered through the academic route. Mature applicants with relevant work experience may be considered through the non-academic route, with programme-specific or awarding-university requirements applied where relevant.

Modules

  • Empowerment in Social Care20 credits
  • Interprofessional Learning20 credits
  • Preparing for Undergraduate Study40 credits
  • Social Care Context and Delivery20 credits
  • Valuing the Self and Others20 credits

Career prospects

UKMC lists possible paths including Community Development Worker, Youth Worker, Housing Officer, Health Service Manager, Mental Health Support Worker, Family Support Worker, Social Care Worker, Neighbourhood Development Officer, Lifestyle Coordinator, Health Promotion Specialist and Care Manager.

Teaching and assessment

Teaching is delivered by UK Management College lecturers with support from awarding-university module leaders. UKMC describes a blended model using Canvas, face-to-face workshops, activities, case studies, quizzes, group work and regular formative feedback. Assessment methods may include essays, reports, portfolios, project proposals, presentations, practical tasks, examinations and final-year extended project or dissertation work, depending on the module.

Campus locations

College House, Manchester

1121 Ashton Old Road, Openshaw, Manchester M11 1AA

Derby Campus

UK Management College, 9-10 Corn Market, Derby DE1 1QH

Sunderland Campus

1 Grayling Court, Doxford International Business Park, Sunderland SR3 3XE

Fees and funding

UKMC lists fees as FY £9,535, Year 1 £9,535, Year 2 £9,535 and Year 3 £9,535.

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