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This top-up degree prepares professionals in social care, housing, health, or nursing with a diploma qualification to advance their careers. It provides a comprehensive understanding of multi-agency teamwork, complex issues in health and social care, and practical experience through seminars and workshops taught by industry experts. Graduates are well-equipped for leadership roles in the statutory and voluntary sectors of health and social care.
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Degree Overview:
This top-up degree is designed for professionals with a background in social care, housing, health, or nursing who hold a diploma-level qualification and seek a degree for career advancement. The program aims to provide students with theoretical and practical experience and knowledge of multi-professional and multi-agency teamwork. It equips students with a comprehensive understanding of complex issues within the health and social care sector, preparing them for the next step in their careers.
Outline:
Full-time:
- Year 1:
- Understanding Management in Health and Social Care (15 credits)
- Research Methods in Health & Social Care (15 credits)
- Academic Preparation (15 credits)
- Contemporary Issues in Health and Social Care (30 credits)
- Theory, Evidence and Practice in Public Health and Wellbeing Dissertation (30 credits)
- Community Development and Engagement (15 credits)
- Year 2:
- Contemporary Issues in Health and Social Care (30 credits)
- Theory, Evidence and Practice in Public Health and Wellbeing Dissertation (30 credits)
Part-time:
- Year 1:
- Understanding Management in Health and Social Care (15 credits)
- Research Methods in Health & Social Care (15 credits)
- Academic Preparation (15 credits)
- Community Development and Engagement (15 credits)
- Year 2:
- Contemporary Issues in Health and Social Care (30 credits)
- Theory, Evidence and Practice in Public Health and Wellbeing Dissertation (30 credits)
Assessment:
The assessment methods vary depending on the modules chosen. Some courses may also include practice assignments for monitoring progress, which do not count towards the final grade.
Teaching:
- The program is taught by an experienced team of experts, including senior academics, technical officers, and practitioners with industry experience.
- Trained postgraduate researchers may also contribute to seminar teaching with the module leader.
- Teaching is informed by research and consultancy work, and 97% of lecturers hold a teaching qualification.
- Learning takes place through a combination of timetabled learning and independent study.
- Seminars and workshops enable students to discuss and develop their understanding of topics covered in lectures in smaller groups.
- Students have opportunities for one-to-one time with their tutors.
- Independent learning is expected outside of timetabled sessions, involving further reading and research, preparing coursework and presentations, and preparing for tests and exams.
Careers:
This degree will build on previous professional qualifications and help students develop their careers in the statutory and voluntary fields of health and social care.
Other:
- Health and Social Care at Greenwich is among the top three universities in London for student satisfaction with learning opportunities, assessment, and feedback (2019 National Student Survey).
- The University of Greenwich is a strong supporter of collaborative practice and has strong partnerships with service users and carers.
Home £9,250 International £17,000
