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Introduction
The health and social care sector is the largest sector in the UK, employing over 4 million people. The industry plays a crucial role in supporting the economy by maintaining the physical and mental health of the wider workforce.
Employers from the healthcare sector have been directly involved in the design of this course. Collaborations with these sector partners are used to explore those skill sets that employers are most interested in and to constantly ensure they are embedded within the delivery of the course. You will also benefit from lecturers who have significant industry experience.
Our location in London, with world-class private and public healthcare, boasts more than 90 NHS hospitals and a host of private hospitals and social care organisations, offering you unrivalled opportunities in the sector.
Why choose this course?
COURSE FEATURES
• Develop your passion for helping others
• Explore care management skills for diverse health conditions and social circumstances
• Further your knowledge of complexities within healthcare institutions and the sector
Overview
This course will provide you with a range of opportunities to develop the attitudes, abilities and competencies needed to work in a health and social care environment, both home and abroad. Today’s health and social care organisations are exciting, complex, and varied. Therefore, successful practitioners need to be innovative and resilient. This course will offer you opportunities to use real-life case studies that draw on prioritisation, negotiation, and care planning skills.
You will graduate with a solid sectoral awareness and sound understanding of the interplay between health and social circumstances. This should enable you to take advantage of the many jobs skills that draw on these, and any entrepreneurial opportunities that the sector offers.
Modules
Year 1
Fundamentals of Human Anatomy and Physiology
Academic and Professional Skills
The Health and Social Care Professional
Health and Safety in Care Settings
Year 2
Lifecycle Development
Principles and Practice of Safeguarding
Mental Health and Wellbeing
Health Promotion
Sustainability in Career Development
Year 3
Contemporary Issues in Healthcare
Comparative Healthcare Systems
Leadership and Change Management
Undergraduate Major Project (Healthcare)
TEACHING AND ASSESSMENT
We’ll assess your progress through a variety of methods from coursework, group assignments, activity-based assignments and exams. You can expect to take part in on-going problem-solving activities, projects and presentations. You’ll also be able to access support material through our ARU Virtual Learning Environment (VLE).
All assignments are designed with your career progression in mind and give you opportunities to develop and improve transferable skills employers look for.
Timetable
FULL-TIME SCHEDULE:
Standard delivery:
Studying on campus 2 days a week which is Monday - Friday (10:00-17:00)
Non-Standard delivery (evening and weekend delivery):
Our non-standard delivery is on a Tuesday + Thursday evening (18:00 to 21:00) + Saturday (10:00 to 17:00)
Entry Criteria
ENTRY REQUIRED DOCUMENTS
Home Office Share Code
For EU students only.
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
ARU London's standard offer is 96 UCAS tariff points from 3 A Levels, e.g., BCC.
Alternatively, ARU London asks for:
• Irish Leaving Certificate: BBCCC.
• Scottish Highers: BBCCC.
• BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma: DMM in a business-related subject.
• International Baccalaureate Diploma: 24 points.
All applicants are required to have at least 3 GCSEs at grade C, or grade 4, or above, including English and Maths.
If English is not your first language you will be expected to demonstrate a certificated level of proficiency of at least IELTS 6.0 (Academic level) or equivalent English Language qualification, as recognised by Anglia Ruskin University.
Applicants studying for other qualifications should contact ARU London to discuss their circumstances.
We also welcome applications from mature individuals who can demonstrate appropriate, relevant work experience.
Our published entry requirements are a guide only and our decision will be based on our assessment of your overall suitability for the course. We treat everyone as an individual which means we will look at your whole application including any relevant work experience and personal circumstances as well as your educational qualifications.
IF no Qualification
Please provide CV with at least 2 years of work experience, and employee reference letter.
Assessment
ASSESSMENT METHODS
1. INTERNAL ENGLISH TEST if you don't have an English accredited certificate
2. Academic Interview
Career Opportunities
ASSOCIATED JOBS
• Assistant practitioner e.g., Occupational Therapy Assistant
• Physician Associate (Further training in biological / biomedical sciences required)
• Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner
• Primary Care Graduate Mental Health Worker
• Health Promotion Specialist
• Community Development Worker
• Education Welfare Officer
• Medical Sales Representative
Associated Further Study for Professional (Registration) Qualifications:
• Pathway to accelerated Nursing Degree
• Graduate programme for Social Work Degree
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