Year 1:
Biological Science, Growth and Development (15 Credit)
Public Health and Wellbeing (15 Credit)
Study Skills for Foundation Degrees (15 Credit)
Work Based Learning 1 – Fundamentals of Care (30 Credit)
Applied Social Science for Health and Social Care (15 Credit)
Work Based Learning 2 – Assessment of Care (30 Credit)
Year 2:
Embedding Quality in Care Delivery (15 Credit)
Social Policy and Welfare Systems (15 Credit)
Work Based Learning 3 – Complex Care Delivery (30 Credit)
Applying Evidence to Practice (15 Credit)
Legal and Ethical Aspects of Care (15 Credit)
HESC5036 Work Based Learning 4 – Management of Care (30 Credit)
You should normally be in employment, as you must be able to continue working in an appropriate health or social care setting while undertaking the work-based learning component. However, there may also be several places available to applicants who are not currently in employment.
Typical entry requirements are:
3 GCSEs at grade 4/C or above including English Language and Maths, plus
Level 3 BTEC, NVQ or other appropriate vocational qualification in Health and Social Care
Evidence of employment (paid or voluntary) with a minimum of 16 hours per week in an appropriate setting
Evidence of Occupational Health Clearance and a satisfactory DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) check
Each application will be considered on an individual basis following the University's principle of widening access to those who might not have the traditional academic entry criteria to degree level awards.
Pre-Interview Assessment online, answering some values-based questions
Course interview – held in person at Queens Drive with Programme Lead or Module Lead.
Mature applicants without formal qualifications, but with evidence of sufficient, relevant industry experience will be considered on an individual basis.
Students who are non-native English speakers must be able to demonstrate capability in English at a standard equivalent to the levels indicated below
IELTS Academic – An overall score of 6, with a minimum score of 5.5 in all 4 components
We require evidence of international qualifications at point of application. Unfortunately, we are currently unable to consider applicants that require a Student Visa to study in the UK.
Assessment feedback is intended to shape and develop your learning. It is fundamental and directly linked to the programme and module learning outcomes. Assessment and feedback approaches will help you to develop your learning needed for your future working life.
Assessment and Feedback will:
Provide you with clear, consistent, individualised and specific assessment guidance
Include formative and summative feedback which will be timely, understandable and will enable you to build on your positive achievements and give you a clear sense of what you need to do to improve
Include a range of assessment approaches e.g., practice assessment, exams, programme work, or presentations
Be constructive, relevant, legible, balanced and helpful.
Assessment of practice learning occurs within the credit rated Clinical Practice Experience (CPE) modules which must be passed for you to progress to the next Part of the programme and to be eligible for completion of the programme. Your practice assessment is undertaken utilising a programme Practice Assessment Document (PAD). Your practice will be assessed by the module lead for each Work Based Learning (WBL) module. You will also be supported in practice-by-Practice Supervisors who will also contribute to your development and assessment. A variety of assessment methods will be used, including essays, reports, reflective accounts, case studies and the production of educational resources.?
On successful completion of this course you may wish to progress to a Level 6 Honours Degree in Health and Social Care. Alternatively, you could take a further year of specialist study via our innovative Student Designed Award.
If you wish to apply for a Nursing degree, you may be considered for direct entry onto Year Two of the Oxford Brookes Nursing Programme. Other career options open to you include a team leader or assistant practitioner within your current (or a new) setting.
Fees for 2026 entry: £7,700
Fees for 2027 entry: £8,400
Fees for 2027 continuers: £8,400
If you have a question about this or any other University Centre course, email headmissions@newcollege.ac.uk
