Health, Wellbeing and Social Support FdSc

Program Overview

The Health, Wellbeing and Social Support FdSc program at Teesside University, delivered in partnership with Redcar & Cleveland College, equips graduates with comprehensive knowledge and skills in health and social care. Through practical learning and industry-experienced faculty, the program prepares students for careers in the field, including management and associate practitioner roles. The program also offers opportunities for progression to higher-level degrees or pre-registration health or social work programs.

Program Outline

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Degree Overview:

• Philosophy: Develop graduates with comprehensive knowledge of care, the care sector, and health and wellbeing concepts.
• Focus: Practical learning, underpinning knowledge and skills, employability and lifelong learning.
• Delivery: Run by Redcar & Cleveland College in partnership with Teesside University and local health and social care employers.
• Objectives: Equip graduates for careers in health and social care and enhance their potential for future study or career advancement.

Outline:

• Structure: Two years, full-time.
• Location: Redcar & Cleveland College (two days a week).
• Modules:
• Year 1:
• Developing Effective Practice Using a Work-related Project (60 credits)
• Learning to Learn: An Introduction to Academic Study Skills
• Maintaining Safety for Vulnerable People and Staff in Care Settings
• The Psychosocial Context of Care
• Year 2:
• Applying Effective Care Practice Using a Work-related Project
• Principles of Public Health and Wellbeing
• Social Care and Support for Individuals with Specific Needs
• Understanding Evidence-based Practice

Assessment:

• Formative & Summative: Formative assessments to develop academic skills and summative assessments for final grades.
• Methods: Written assignments, presentations, reflective journals, case studies.

Teaching:

• Methods: Lectures, workshops, seminars, electronic learning, independent study, group work, individual tutorials.
• Faculty: Industry-experienced academic team.
• Approaches: Introduces, emphasizes, and advances learning concepts with progressive and independent learning emphasis.

Careers:

• Opportunities: Employment in health and social care, particularly management or associate practitioner roles.
• Progression: Access to part-time top-up degree courses or pre-registration health or social work programs.

Other:

• Disability Support: Available to provide resources and access for any additional tailored needs.
• Work Placement: Required 150 hours per year in a care setting environment.
• Fees: £6,150 per year for UK applicants (2024/25 academic year).
• Entry Requirements:
• Typical offer: 40-48 tariff points.
• Qualifications in health and social care, Access to Higher Education, other Level 3 qualifications, or relevant A-level profile.
• Functional or Key Skills Level 2 or GCSE Maths and English (if not included).
• Related work experience preferable.
• Selection interview required.
• Successful applicants must complete online enrolment and provide documented evidence of employer and practice supervisor support.
• Enhanced DBS clearance required.
• RPL (Recognition of Prior Learning): Available to potentially receive credit for previous work, volunteering, and life experiences.