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Health and Social Care: Care, Foundation Degree (QA Only) (London South East Colleges, Orpington Campus)

This foundation degree is offered by one of the university’s partner colleges, London South East Colleges (LSEC), on its Orpington Campus.

This course has been developed collaboratively with employers, professionals and institutions, specifically designed to bring higher education and the care services together to ensure that the needs of employees and employers are addressed.

The qualification you will gain is work-related, user-centred and combines technical skills, workplace skills, academic knowledge and employability, perfect if you are looking to work in the health and social care sector or you are currently practicing within the field and looking for career development into management .

It is vocationally relevant and designed to meet the needs of a diverse workforce.

This foundation degree is offered by one of the university’s partner colleges, London South East Colleges (LSEC), on its Orpington Campus.

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Course/institution codes

L510

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Duration

2 years full-time

Start month

September

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What you should know about this course

  • This foundation degree is offered by one of the university’s partner colleges, London South East Colleges (LSEC), on its Orpington Campus.

What you will study

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Entry requirements

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Entry requirements (UK)

  • GCSE English at A* - C / 9 - 4 or Level 2 equivalent At least 1 A level or Level 3 equivalent in a care related subject such as Access to Health and Social Care You must be working (either paid or voluntary) in a relevant setting for 15 hours per week Enhanced DBS clearance. We will accept T Levels for entry onto our higher education courses, providing they meet our entry requirements
  • If you do not have the above UCAS/GCSE requirements but you are a mature student, have appropriate experience, specific knowledge or industry-based qualifications, your application will be welcomed and still considered on case to case basis.

    • Additional Entry Requirements

  • An interview including a written English test
  • Mature students without formal qualifications may be considered as a result of life and work experience following an entry test
  • You may need to have GCSE Maths at A* - C or level 2 equivalent for further study or employment and so we recommend you take one of this alongside the course if you cannot evidence it already
  • You will need to be able to identify a mentor in your setting

Please contact HE@lsec.ac.uk or 020 3954 4000.

For more information, contact courseinfo@greenwich.ac.uk or 020 8331 9000.

You can also read our admissions policy.

The University of Greenwich accepts a broad range of international qualifications for admission to our courses.

For detailed information on the academic and English language requirements, please find your country in our directory.

Available to overseas students?

Yes

Can I use Prior Learning?

Find out more on our Recognition of Prior Learning pages.

How you will learn

The following data is based on the compulsory modules for this programme.

Teaching

In a typical week learning takes place through a combination of:

Learning takes place through a combination of timetabled learning and independent study.

You can view more information about how each module is taught within our 'What you will study' section.

Seminars and workshops enable you to discuss and develop your understanding of topics covered in lectures in smaller groups. You will also be able to meet your personal tutor. Timetabled learning may fall between 9am and 9pm depending on your courses and tutorials.

Class sizes

Class sizes vary by module. Lectures are normally attended by larger groups, and seminars/tutorials by smaller groups. This can vary more widely for modules that are shared between degrees. All students will have opportunities for 1-to-1 time with their tutors.

Overall workload

If you are studying full-time, you should expect the workload to be similar to a full-time job. For part-time students, this will reduce in proportion with the number of courses you are studying. Each module you study towards this degree is worth 15 or 30 credits. These represent around 150 or 300 study hours respectively. If you receive 100 contact hours for a 30-credit module, you should expect to commit 200 hours to independent study to complete it successfully.

Assessment

Students are assessed through a combination of assessment methods depending on the modules chosen.

You can view how each module is assessed within our 'What you will study' section.

Each course has formal assessments which count towards your grade. Some courses may also include 'practice' assignments, which help you monitor progress and do not count towards your final grade.

Feedback summary

We aim to provide feedback on assignments taken at the college and to release examination results within 15 working days

Dates and timetables

The academic year runs from September to June.

Full teaching timetables are not usually available until term has started. For any queries, please email HE@lsec.ac.uk

Fees and funding

Your time at university should be enjoyable, rewarding, and free of unnecessary stress. Planning your finances before you come to university can help to reduce financial concerns. We can offer advice on living costs and budgeting, as well as on awards, allowances and loans.

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Funding your study

There is a range of financial support options available to support your studies, including the Aspire@Greenwich award for study resources that many full-time students will receive.

EU students may be eligible for a bursary to support their study. View our EU bursary to find out more.

Discover more about grants, student loans, bursaries and scholarships. We also provide advice and support on budgeting, money management and financial hardship.

Financial support

You will be required to cover the cost of:

  • Text books
  • Travel to other sites - Where travel to other sites is required, this will be payable by the student
  • Library fees and fines - Where students fail to return loaned items within the required time they will be responsible for the cost of any library fees and fines applicable
  • Printing and photocopying - The cost of printing and photocopying undertaken by students to support their individual learning are payable by the student
  • Graduation ceremonies - It is free for the student to attend the ceremony itself. Guest tickets and robe hire / photography are additional costs payable by the student

Careers and placements

What sort of careers do graduates pursue?

If you are looking for some advice on the courses we offer and where they will take you, we have qualified and experienced Careers Advisors who can provide you with confidential advice and guidance.

Do you provide employability services?

If you are looking for some advice on the courses we offer and where they will take you, we have qualified and experienced Careers Advisors who can provide you with confidential advice and guidance.

Support and advice

Academic skills and study support

We want you to make the most of your time with us. You can access study skills support through your tutor, our subject librarians, and our online academic skills centre.

Where appropriate, we provide support in academic English and mathematics. If you need to use particular IT packages for a specific module, we provide training for this.

You can also participate in the Erasmus+ student exchange course to spend a year abroad. Benefit from international experience and develop proficiency in a European language.

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