Health and Social Care BSc (Hons) with Foundation Year

Awarded by Birmingham Newman University
KEY COURSE INFORMATION
Course Title:
Health and Social Care BSc (Hons) - with Foundation Year
Awarding Body:
Birmingham Newman University
Location:
CECOS College - Birmingham Campus
Duration:
Next Entry:
4 Years Full Time
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- 4 Years / Onsite
- Intake: September
Summary of Distinctive Features
Birmingham Newman University offers a foundation year to complement our undergraduate degrees. The Foundation Year is the first year of a four-year degree in Health and Social Care.
The foundation year provides an alternative route to studying Health and Social Care for those unable to meet the traditional entry requirements for this degree programme. Apply via UCAS for BSc Health and Social Care (with Foundation Year) and after successfully completing the foundation year you will progress onto the remaining three years of the degree, dependent on meeting the progression requirements.
What is the Foundation Year?
The Foundation Year at Birmingham Newman University is the first year of a four year degree. It is designed for students who do not have the qualifications or experience for direct entry onto a three-year undergraduate programme.
If you’re thinking about returning to education after a break or if you’ve had some tough times in education before, the Foundation Year at Birmingham Newman University will support you and help you succeed.
Why should I study a Foundation Year?
Birmingham Newman’s Foundation Year will provide you with opportunities to:
- Develop confidence in your skills and abilities
- Develop an understanding of what is needed to be a successful undergraduate student
- Gain knowledge of your academic discipline
What will I study during the Foundation Year?
The integrated foundation year focuses on helping you think critically and feel confident in your studies. It begins with an exploration of how you learn, and gives you the space to learn in your own way.
The goal of the Foundation Year is not just to get you ready for your next year of studies but to make sure you feel connected to your chosen subject and to the university community. You’ll explore interesting topics like identity, inequality, and think about what it means to be human in a digital world.
The combination of seminar discussions, active workshops, online activities and one-to-one support will enable you to develop the skills you’ll need to succeed in the rest of your degree.
Find out more about the Foundation Year here, or book a free consultation with a member of the academic team.
Entry Requirements
All students apply through UCAS. Students will ideally require 48 UCAS points to access the programme.
Those with significant work and life experience of a complexity that demonstrates an aptitude to study at degree level, but with no formal qualifications, will also be favourably considered. Different degree pathway options available at the end of the foundation year may have different additional entry requirements.
DBS Clearance
Although not an entry requirement for the course, it is very likely that applicants will need to obtain Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) later on within the course for their work experience placement. Students will be advised about this process during their studies. For more information on your DBS application please click here.
If you require any further information or clarification of entry requirements please contact our friendly, helpful Admissions department, who will be happy to help.
International Students
The University is not licenced by the UK Government to sponsor migrant students under the Student route and is therefore unable to accept applications from international students at present.
Applying Direct Option
You can apply direct to Newman University for this course if you have not previously applied to Newman University through UCAS and you are not applying to any other universities.
September 2024 Direct Application Link
N.B. will need to enter ‘New User’ account details when first accessing this portal.
Course Fees
Foundation Year (year 1 of 4) – £5,760 for classroom based Foundation Years
Fees for the following three years (year 2 to 4) are currently £9,535 per year. Please go to the corresponding 3 year undergraduate degree page for details.
The University will review tuition fees and increase fees in line with any inflationary uplift as determined by the UK Government, if permitted by law or government policy, in subsequent years of your course. It is anticipated that such increases would be linked to RPI (the Retail Price Index excluding mortgage interest payments).
Additional Costs
A Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) is not required for entry into this programme, although it is in some cases required by employers before students can begin their level 5 work placement (normally in year 3 of a four year course). Find out more about completing the DBS application form and the related additional costs.
Modules
For details on the modules you may study in the second, third and fourth year of your studies, please see the course page for your chosen degree pathway.
Please be aware that, as with any course, there may be changes to the modules delivered, for information view our Changes to Programmes or Module Changes page.
Year 1 Compulsory Modules | ||
Education and Society | ||
Degree Tutor Group 1 | ||
Being Human in a Digital World | ||
Degree Tutor Group 2
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Additional Information
General Academic Regulations: Terms and Conditions for students attending our courses
Contact us
CECOS House, 84 Barford Street, Digbeth, Birmingham B5 6AH 0121 630 3260
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