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FREE
YOUR
AMBITION
Your 2021/2022
HEALTH AND
SOCIAL CARE
Prospectus
Welcome to The Open University. Whether you’re seeking inspiration, looking to change direction or searching for a new beginning, you’re in the right place. – The roadmap to your new career. – An opportunity to gain new skills. – The chance to explore your passion. – A way to create a better life for you and your family. – The next chapter in your learning journey. Whatever you want to achieve, we’re here to help you make it happen. Join over two million people who’ve freed their ambition with us. YOUR AMBITION OUR MISSION.
YOUR NEXT
ACHIEVEMENT
STARTS HERE
This prospectus Welcome to
― An OU qualification is widely
is the start of The Open University
respected by businesses,
your journey and We’ve pioneered distance with 77% of FTSE 100
learning for over 50 years. companies sponsoring staff
will cover: This pioneering spirit is why to study with us.
we are experts in delivering
― More CEOs and Managing
distance education, both in
Directors of UK companies have
the UK and across 157 countries
studied with us than any other
worldwide, and why we lead
UK university.
what you can study the way for innovative teaching
and research. ― 86% of our alumni say studying
with us helped them achieve
how long it’ll take Every day, we support our
their career goals.
students to achieve their goals
around other important things in ― 74% of our students are already
how distance their lives. It’s what we do. in work, balancing their careers
learning works The Open University was
with their studies.
established by Royal Charter ― We are the largest UK university
your funding on 23 April 1969. We’ve come a for undergraduate education.
long way since then, constantly
options innovating at every step to make ― Throughout our 48-year
sure that our founding mission – partnership with the BBC, we’ve
how to register. enabling access to education for co-produced numerous TV
all – remains as relevant now as it and radio series – like Sir David
did 50 years ago. Attenborough’s Blue Planet II
and A Perfect Planet.
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STEP ONE – FREE YOUR AMBITION
Bringing university to you, wherever you are 4
How do we compare with other universities? 5
What you can study 6
Achieve your goals with us 7
Welcome to health and social care 8
STEP TWO – EXPLORE YOUR AMBITION
Building your qualification 10
Prepare for study with an Access module 12
How long your qualification will take 14
How we support you 16
How you’ll learn 17
STEP THREE – FEES AND FUNDING
Your fees and funding options 18
STEP FOUR – UNDERGRADUATE
Find an undergraduate course 23
STEP FOUR – POSTGRADUATE
Find a postgraduate course 63
STEP FIVE – ACHIEVE YOUR AMBITION
How to register 72
Useful information 73
Get in touch Back cover
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BRINGING UNIVERSITY TO YOU,
WHEREVER YOU ARE
At The Open University, we pride ourselves on being
unconventional. There’s no right order to do things in life, only
what’s right for you. We’ll help you get where you want to be.
Learn on your terms Spark your imagination Connect with
Learning with us is flexible and From online tutorials, to like‑minded students
supportive, guided by expert books, to the virtual learning Module discussion groups are
tutors every step of the way. environment, you’ll study using there for you to talk about your
a variety of digital and physical subject, coursework or to share
We’ll give you all the essential
resources. So however you learn study methods. You can also
course resources and materials
best, we’ll keep you inspired. connect with us on social media
you need. Plus, our dedicated
or join one of the many informal
Student Support Team is Our assessment social media groups set up by
always there to help you if
methods your fellow students.
you need advice.
Depending on your course, When you register, you’ll become
― You decide when and
we’ll use a blend of written a member of our students
where you learn.
assignments, oral and practical association. This community
― You can keep on earning assessments, projects, exams, gives you the chance to meet
while you learn. dissertations and portfolios. fellow students and help
For more on assessments, influence University decisions.
― You can fit study around other visit openuniversity.co.uk/ For more information, visit
life commitments. assessment. openuniversity.co.uk/ousa.
― You can fund your studies in a
Additional study Get social with us
way that suits you.
support
@OUstudents
Learn from the best Did you know that we support @OUstudents
Our network of more than 5,000 more disabled students than @OUstudentslive
expert tutors deliver innovative, any other UK university? We’ll
insightful teaching and many provide access to tools and
combine their work as tutors guidance and ensure you get the
with academic or sector roles. appropriate level of support to
make the best of your studies.
There’s been a lot on in the last few years; we had my
son, I moved jobs, and I moved house again. The OU’s
flexibility certainly does make things easier, it really
complements that kind of lifestyle.
Jack Brooke
OU graduate
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HOW DO WE COMPARE
WITH OTHER UNIVERSITIES?
FREE YOUR AMBITION
An OU qualification is exactly the same as one from a
campus-based university, but our unique approach to
learning means you don’t have to put your life on hold.
Distance is in our DNA
We’ve been bringing university
to our students, wherever
they are, for over 50 years.
Our resources are designed
for distance learning, and we
know how to best fit study
around busy lives.
We’re respected
A combination of education
and experience is highly sought
after and can greatly enhance
your employment prospects.
An OU qualification allows
you to put what you learn into
practice immediately. You’ll be
able to show you’re dedicated,
driven and committed –
personal qualities that are
valued in any workplace.
We’re flexible We’re a thriving We’re open to all
Studying with the OU allows you
community We believe that your ability isn’t
to work as you learn and apply You’ll be joining one of the only based on your previous
your new skills and knowledge most diverse, dynamic qualifications. That’s why there
in the real world. and inclusive student are no formal academic entry
communities. Whatever your requirements for most of our
There’s no such thing as a typical
goals, we’re here to help undergraduate courses.
OU student. You’ll decide how
and champion you to fulfil Find out what you’ll need to study
and when you want to study.
your ambition. our postgraduate courses at
Our tutors and Student Support
Teams are used to helping More than 170,000 students openuniversity.co.uk/pg‑ready.
students balance study with study with us each year. Now
other commitments. it’s your turn to join them.
MORE INFORMATION
Find out more about
The Open University.
Visit
openuniversity.
co.uk/learning
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WHAT YOU
CAN STUDY
Whatever the change you want to make, whatever your goal, it starts
here with one of over 200 qualifications. You can study towards a
degree or start with a certificate or diploma of higher education and
build on your studies as you go.
Undergraduate Postgraduate
Certificate of higher education Postgraduate certificate Doctorate in Health and
Social Care
Get a general grounding or Ideal for professional and career
improve your understanding of a development, this is the first A postgraduate research degree
subject area. step towards a masters degree designed for established
as well as being a valuable professionals working in health
Diploma of higher education qualification in its own right. and social care settings.
Expand your knowledge and
Postgraduate diploma Open masters
improve your skill set in a
specialised area. Work towards a widely Choose modules from a range
recognised qualification that of subjects to build a masters
Foundation degree is equivalent to two-thirds of a degree individual to you.
masters degree.
Focus on a subject related to
what you’re doing now, either
Masters degree
workwise or voluntarily.
Study modules towards an
Named degree internationally respected
qualification while gaining
Complete modules in a specific
specialist academic, professional,
subject to earn an honours
or technical skills.
degree and open doors to a new
interest or career.
Open degree FIND OUT MORE
Find the course to match
Design your own honours
your ambition.
degree and include modules
from different subject areas to Visit
suit your interests and needs. openuniversity.co.uk/
course‑types
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FREE YOUR AMBITION
ACHIEVE YOUR
GOALS WITH US
Since we were We will: You can expect:
founded, over 50 help you get a qualification materials that are designed
years ago, we’ve to suit you and your goals with you in mind
helped more than provide a flexible learning continuous innovation and
two million people experience that works with
you and your life
accessible learning, whatever
your circumstances
realise their potential.
use technology and teaching access to world-class
methods that enhance your resources, whenever you
study experience need them
support you every step of qualifications that are
the way. respected by employers
around the world.
Open Diaries
The Open Diaries is a
collection of videos from our
students and tutors, sharing
what it’s like to take that life-
changing step.
Keen to hear more from
people who decided to make
that change?
Visit
openuniversity.
co.uk/diaries
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WELCOME TO
HEALTH AND
SOCIAL CARE
Whatever the change
you want to make, Health, social work and social care services in
whatever your ambition,
the UK are constantly changing. Innovations in
it starts here policy and practice, as well as new standards
for treatment, care and support, provide
challenges and opportunities for professionals
The benefits of working in the fields of health and social care.
studying health,
social work and Whether you already work in the sector or are generally interested
in this field, studying with us provides you with a sound and critical
social care with
understanding of the health and social care policy, theory and
us include: practice essential in today’s fast-changing care sector. You’ll be
a teaching model designed studying with one of the largest and most innovative providers of
to fit around your work and educational opportunities and learning solutions in the health and
home life - allowing you to social care sector.
earn while you learn
a wide range of courses,
Undergraduate Postgraduate
so no matter what level of Our undergraduate qualifications We offer a number of certificates,
experience or interest you
range from certificates, diplomas diplomas and degrees at
have, we have a course to
and foundation degrees in areas postgraduate level, covering
suit you
of health and social care, and a areas including:
learning from a faculty that choice of degrees including:
― Advanced Clinical Practice
works with employers,
― Health and Social Care
including the NHS, social ― Childhood and Youth
services and voluntary sector, ― Health Science
providing qualifications that ― Social Work.
meet their changing needs ― Nursing (Adult, Children
and Young People, Learning
access to learning that is Disabilities, and Mental Health)
informed by research
― Social Work
gaining a broad
understanding of the diverse ― Sport, Fitness and Coaching.
practices, settings and
influential factors that make
up and affect this sector.
8FREE YOUR AMBITION
To anyone considering Open University study I’d say do it,
you won’t look back. It’s hard but so worth it. For me, the
highlights were passing each module and seeing my marks
improve as I progressed. The pride you feel is something
you definitely can’t buy!
Sarah Burgess
BSc (Hons) Adult Nursing
Professional Apprenticeships
accreditation As one of the Education
We offer qualifications in non- and Skills Funding Agency’s
medical prescribing, nursing approved apprenticeship
associate practice, nursing and providers, we are committed
social work that are approved by to ensuring that we provide
external regulators. a selection of high quality
apprenticeships to support those
Working in partnership with in health, social work and social
employers we offer learning care. Our apprenticeships in
programmes in nursing and health and social care include:
nursing associate practice
which are recognised by health ― Advanced Clinical Practitioner
and social care employers Degree Apprenticeship
across the UK. ― Higher Apprenticeship for
With around 250 graduates Nursing Associates
every year, we’re also the UK’s ― Registered Nurse Degree
largest provider of a part-time Apprenticeship
qualifying degree in social work.
If you already work in a social ― Social Worker Degree
care setting, this degree offers Apprenticeship.
you an unique opportunity to
Please note that our
build on your experience towards
apprenticeships are only
a professional qualification.
available through your employer
and students cannot register Step one,
directly with the OU.
complete.
You’re well on your way to
making that life change,
page by page, step by
step. Take the next one by
continuing to read about
our health and social care
Employers interested in qualifications, then register
finding out more about for your chosen course.
apprenticeships should go
to openuniversity.co.uk/ Visit
apprenticeships, email us at openuniversity.
apprenticeships@open.ac.uk co.uk/courses
or call 0300 303 0122.
9BUILDING YOUR
QUALIFICATION
Undergraduate Access module
An optional module to build your confidence
You’ll need to build up a certain number of credits
and prepare you for further study.
to gain your qualification. Here’s how it works:
The different stages
To complete Stage 1, you’ll need 120 credits,
― Complete one stage for a certificate of higher studying modules worth 30 or 60 credits.
education, two stages for a diploma of higher
Stage 1
education or foundation degree, and three
stages to gain an honours degree. 120 credits
― To complete each stage, you must build up a set
number of credits. Certificate of higher education
The credits you need
To complete Stage 2, you’ll need a further
― You’ll need at least 120 credits to complete 120 credits, studying modules worth 30 or
each stage. This means that to earn an honours 60 credits.
Stage 2
degree, 360 credits are usually required in total.
― Credits are gained by successfully 240 credits
completing modules.
Diploma of higher education or
The modules available Foundation degree
― With each module you successfully complete
you’ll earn a set number of credits, usually either To complete Stage 3, you’ll need a further
30 or 60. 120 credits, studying modules worth 30 or
60 credits.
Stage 3
― Modules are either compulsory or chosen from
a range of options.
360 credits
Honours degree
READ MORE
Find out more about credits
and modules and how you work
towards a qualification.
Visit
openuniversity.
co.uk/credits
10EXPLORE YOUR AMBITION
Postgraduate
60 credits
You’ll need to build up a set number of credits, at postgraduate level.
which is done by successfully completing modules.
You’ll need:
― 60 credits to gain a postgraduate certificate Postgraduate certificate
― 120 credits to gain a postgraduate diploma
― 180 credits to gain a masters degree. A further 60 credits
at postgraduate level, totalling 120 credits.
With each module you successfully complete, you’ll
earn a set number of credits. Modules are either
compulsory or chosen from a range of options.
Postgraduate diploma
Getting started
All you need to do is choose which qualification you
want to study and register on a module that counts A further 60 credits
towards that qualification. at postgraduate level, totalling 180 credits.
Masters degree
11PREPARE FOR STUDY WITH
AN ACCESS MODULE
We’re different to You can choose to dive straight Your Access module materials
into your qualification at Stage 1 are a blend of printed and
other universities or you can get started with an online resources. You’ll engage
because we’re open optional Access module. If you with the materials to complete
aren’t sure where to start, you tasks such as online quizzes and
to people based can find more information on the tutor-marked assignments.
on their potential best starting point for you on our At the end, you’ll demonstrate
website, visit openuniversity. your learning by completing a
rather than their co.uk/ready. final written assignment.
prior qualifications. An Access module is a great
There’s no exam.
Our students come place to start if you want a gentle Access modules start every
from a diverse introduction to Open University
study. It can also help you find
February, May and October and
usually last for 30 weeks. Each
range of academic out more about your interests week requires around nine or ten
backgrounds, so and where you want your
learning to take you.
hours of study. If your module
has the fast track option, you can
we offer a choice increase your study time and
How Access
of starting points modules work
complete your Access module in
just 18 weeks.
depending on how
You’ll have a dedicated tutor, What you need
confident you are in who’ll provide academic support
You’ll get access to your module
your study skills. via email and one-to-one phone
website and your books and
tutorials. Your Student Support
Team will be on hand to help other printed materials will be
with everything else, posted out to you. All you need is:
including fees and funding, ― a phone
administrative support, and
study-related guidance. ― a computer with
internet access.
What you can study
Each Access module covers relevant topics and develops the skills you’ll need as you continue your
chosen qualification.
People, work and society Science, technology and We offer one other
Access module (Y032) maths Access module (Y033) Access module, which is
more relevant to other
Get compelling insights Grow your knowledge in a
subject areas:
into a wide range of areas, range of technical subjects,
including childhood and including science; engineering ― Arts and languages
youth studies; social science; and design; environment; Access module (Y031) –
psychology; health; business; mathematics; and computing also available as Arts and
and law. This module will help and IT. As the foundation for languages Access module:
you to improve your subject further studies in these fields, fast track (YXFT031)
knowledge in those areas this module will help build
particularly, but also prepare your confidence and prepare
you for further study on a wide you for more OU study.
variety of OU qualifications.
12EXPLORE YOUR AMBITION
Do you qualify for a free How much does an
Access module? Access module cost?
You can study an Access module If you don’t qualify to study for
for free if you: free, the cost depends on where I chose an Access
you live.
― live in the UK (excludes module to get me
Channel Islands and Isle of ― In England, the Channel back into education.
Man) or have a British Forces Islands and the Isle of Man
Post Office address it’s £792. I’m now working
― are studying the module as ― In Northern Ireland and towards an honours
part of an OU qualification Scotland it’s £264. degree. This wouldn’t
(this doesn’t apply if you live
in Scotland)
― In Wales it’s £321. have been possible
― have a household income
You can pay up front by debit or without the OU.
credit card, or by bank transfer.
(or, in Scotland, a personal
Or spread the cost with an Open
income) of £25,000 or less, or
University Student Budget Michelle Brennan
you receive qualifying benefits OU student
Account – for more, see page 21.
― have completed less than
If you’re studying an Access
one year of a full-time
module as part of an OU
undergraduate programme
qualification and you live in
at FHEQ or CQFW level 4/
England, Wales or Northern
SCQF level 7 or above, and not
Ireland, you could cover the cost
completed 30 credits or more
with a student loan – for more,
of OU study.
see page 18.
MORE INFORMATION
Find out more about our
Access modules.
Students who start with an
Access module are more likely to be Visit
openuniversity.co.uk/
SUCCESSFUL ug‑access
when they advance to OU Stage 1 study.
13HOW LONG YOUR
QUALIFICATION WILL TAKE
We give you the flexibility to choose the amount of study
you want to take on each year. That means you can get the
qualification you want in a timeframe that works for you.
Undergraduate qualifications
Most of our students study part time, gaining 60 credits a year. That’s like studying at
half the rate of a full-time course at a campus-based university. If you want to complete
your study at full-time equivalent intensity, you’ll need to gain 120 credits per year.
Part time | 60 credits a year | 16–18 study hours a week
Certificate of higher
education (120 credits)
Diploma of higher
education/Foundation
degree (240 credits)
Honours degree
(360 credits)
0 1 2 3 4 5 6
Years to complete
Full time | 120 credits a year | 32–36 study hours a week
Certificate of higher
education (120 credits)
Diploma of higher
education/Foundation
degree (240 credits)
Honours degree
(360 credits)
0 1 2 3 4 5 6
Years to complete
Some qualifications follow a different pattern of study. See individual descriptions on our website for more information.
All OU students are considered part-time students. This remains the same even if you choose to study at a full-time equivalent intensity.
14EXPLORE YOUR AMBITION
Postgraduate qualifications
How long it will take to get your qualification depends on how it’s
structured and the number of credits required. All of our postgraduate
courses are offered as part-time study and the usual timescales for
individual module completion are shown below.
― 15–30 credit module – typically five months.
― 60 credit module – typically nine months.
The guide below gives you an idea of how long it could take you to gain
your qualification.
Part time | 60 credits a year | 16–20 study hours a week
Postgraduate certificate
(60 credits)
Postgraduate diploma
(120 credits)
Masters degree
(180 credits)
0 1 2 3
Years to complete
Some qualifications follow a different pattern of study. See individual descriptions on our website for more information.
Have you studied before? MORE INFORMATION
To find out more and use our
If you’ve studied at university level before, you could count this time planner tool.
study towards an OU qualification. This could save you time and Visit
money by reducing the number of modules you need to study. openuniversity.
Visit openuniversity.co.uk/credit‑transfer to find out more. co.uk/time
15HOW WE
SUPPORT YOU
You’re never alone when you’re studying
with The Open University. Your community
of expert tutors and fellow students are There is a community at The
here to support you every step of the way. Open University. Everyone
supports each other. One
For each module, you’ll have a dedicated tutor who’ll be your first tutor that really inspired me
point of contact for any queries. They’ll lead regular tutorials, mark
your assignments, provide detailed written feedback, and give was Michael. His words of
support over the phone, through email, or online. encouragement gave me a
Our Students Association, OU Community forums and range of confidence boost. My grades
societies and groups mean you’re connected to one of the UK’s
largest student communities.
just kept on improving
and improving.
Joe Acaye
OU student
READ MORE
Find out more about how you’ll
be supported during your studies.
Visit
openuniversity.co.uk/
community
16EXPLORE YOUR AMBITION
HOW YOU’LL
LEARN
With regular tutorials The virtual learning environment What you need
or ‘module website’ contains all
and an online hub to the online study resources you’ll
To study with us, you’ll need:
manage your studies, need, including: ― a computer with internet
access. Don’t worry if you
you’ll have everything ― a week-by-week study planner
haven’t got access to one
you need to succeed. ― an assessment section, giving right now – you could receive
details of your assignments financial support to help you
and their due dates buy one
Once you’ve registered, you’ll have
access to StudentHome where ― the tutorial booking system ― a good grasp of the English
you’ll be able to: language. We teach our
― your online tutorial room and
courses in English. If you’re
― see an overview of your your tutor’s contact details
not sure whether your
course and the modules ― module forums where you English is at the right level,
you’re studying can discuss topics with other go to openuniversity.co.uk/
― submit your assignments students and complete englishlanguage for help
collaborative work online and guidance.
― choose your next module
― PDF and accessible formats
― visit our online Help Centre of your module materials
― access your virtual learning and resources.
environment.
Ready
for the
next step?
Read on to discover
more about how we can
help you fund your studies
and the qualifications
you could earn.
17YOUR FEES AND
FUNDING OPTIONS
UNDERGRADUATE STUDY
We believe cost shouldn’t be FOR THOSE LIVING IN Funding your studies
a barrier to achieving your NORTHERN IRELAND
potential. That’s why our tuition OR SCOTLAND ENGLAND AND WALES
fees are among the most Credits Cost
competitive in the UK. Whatever each year per year4 Part‑Time Tuition Fee Loan
your circumstances, we’re If you live in England or Wales
60 £1,056 the best way to fund your
here to help you find a way of
funding your studies that suits 120 £2,112 undergraduate studies, regardless
your circumstances. of age or income, might be with
In Northern Ireland and Scotland,
a student loan. In fact, 80% of OU
the total cost for a typical
How much does it cost? 360-credit honours degree
students in England and Wales
fund their studies this way.
You’ll fund your studies on a module- based on today’s prices is £6,336.
by-module basis, which means you 4
2021/22 prices (exceptions apply); fees Key facts
won’t have to pay for your whole normally increase annually in line with
inflation and the University’s strategic ― You don’t have to pay anything
qualification up front. We’ve given approach to fees. up front. Repayments only start
you an idea of costs below:
when your salary exceeds the
WHAT’S INCLUDED? income threshold, which is
FOR THOSE LIVING IN
ENGLAND Your module materials, tuition, currently £27,295.
Credits Cost assessment and exams are all ― Repayments are deducted
each year per year1 included in our module fees. automatically from your salary.
There are some additional costs
60 £3,168
that aren’t included. ― You can pay off the loan early
120 £6,336 without any penalties.
― You’ll need your own computer
and internet access. ― Any balance outstanding after
In England, the total cost for
30 years will be written off.
a 360-credit honours degree ― For some modules, you may
based on today’s prices is need to buy additional set Here’s how your monthly student
£19,008. That’s two-thirds books, such as fiction books or loan repayments could look:
the cost of an equivalent a language dictionary. Income each Monthly
qualification offered at a
year before tax repayment5
campus-based university – ― You may need to pay for travel
a saving of over 30%. 2 to tutorials or exams. Up to £27,295 £0
1
2021/22 prices; fees normally increase
― A handful of our modules £29,000 £12.79
annually in line with inflation and the
University’s strategic approach to fees. include a residential school. For
£34,000 £50.29
2
Based on maximum chargeable fees these, you’ll need to fund the
for the 2021/22 academic year. cost of travel to the residential 5
Repayments are based on what you earn, not
school venue. There may also what you owe. You’ll repay 9% of what you
FOR THOSE LIVING IN WALES be additional costs for meals earn over £27,295. For example, if you earn
£29,000, you’ll repay £153.45 that year (9% of
Credits Cost and accommodation. £1,705). That’s just £12.79 per month.
each year per year3
Already have an
60 £1,284
undergraduate degree?
120 £2,568 You may still qualify for a student
In Wales, the total cost for a loan. You just need to be living in
typical 360-credit honours degree England or Wales and looking to
based on today’s prices is £7,704. study an eligible qualification.
3
2021/22 prices (exceptions apply); fees
normally increase annually in line with
inflation and the University’s strategic
approach to fees.
18FEES AND FUNDING
WALES Course Grant Disabled Veterans’
You may also be eligible for a Scholarships Fund
If you live in Wales, you can also
non-repayable Course Grant of If you’ve been injured in, or due
apply for maintenance grants
up to a maximum of £265 a year. to, military service, you could be
and, if you need one, a top-up
It’s intended to help with course- eligible for funding to complete a
maintenance loan, to help with
related costs, such as a computer, full Open University qualification.
living costs.
internet access, stationery or
Employer sponsorship
Maintenance grants travel to tutorials.
Your employer could partially
You could be eligible for up to
SCOTLAND or fully pay your module fees.
£4,500 a year. The money you
receive isn’t a loan – you won’t Part‑Time Fee Grant Study related costs
need to pay any of it back. The If you live in Scotland, you could If you’re on a low household
amount you’ll be awarded is qualify for a Part-Time Fee Grant income or receive certain
determined by your household and top-up funding to cover 100% benefits, you might be eligible
income and the rate at which of your course fees. You’ll likely be for additional funding for study-
you study. eligible if your personal income related costs, such as travel,
is £25,000 or less, or you’re on childcare and internet access.
Maintenance loans
certain benefits, and you’re
You’ll also be eligible to apply for Self‑funded study
a non-means-tested maintenance studying at least 30 credits a year.
loan, should you need it, to The fee grant and top-up funding If you’re not eligible for student
‘top-up’ the financial support aren’t loans, so you won’t need to loan or grant funding, we offer
you’ve received from grants. pay any of it back. a range of other funding options.
NORTHERN IRELAND Other support OUSBA loan
Pay your fees in instalments
If you live in Northern Ireland, you Carers’ Bursary with a loan from Open University
could be eligible for a fee grant If you provide unpaid care for Student Budget Accounts Ltd.
and/or loan to help towards the a friend or family member See page 21 for more information.
cost of your tuition fees. who cannot cope without your
support, you may be eligible for Card payments
Part‑Time Tuition Fee Grant a bursary of £250 to support you Pay for each module with a
You could be eligible for up to with your study costs. debit or credit card in one quick,
£1,230 a year. The money you simple payment.
receive isn’t a loan – you won’t Care Experienced Bursary
If you have been in care of a Local Mixed payments
need to pay any of it back. The
Authority at any stage of your life, Combine your payment options
amount you’ll be awarded is
you may be eligible for a bursary to fund your studies the way
determined by your household
of £250 to support you with your you want.
income and the rate at which
you study. study costs.
Part‑Time Tuition Fee Loan Disabled Students’ Allowance
If you’re not eligible for the grant, You could access financial
or if it doesn’t cover the full cost support towards study
of your tuition fees, you can pay in costs incurred as a result of
your disability.
full or in part using an alternative FIND OUT MORE
payment method, such as a Part-
Find out more about
Time Tuition Fee Loan.
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19POSTGRADUATE STUDY
With The Open University, Funding your studies Learning grant and
a world-class postgraduate maintenance loan
qualification is an investment ENGLAND ― You could access up to £18,025 of
you can afford. Whatever your maintenance grants and loans.
Postgraduate loan
circumstances, we’ll help you find
If you live in England, you ― You’ll automatically get a
a funding method that suits you.
could be eligible for a maintenance £1,000 non-repayable grant,
How much does it cost? loan of up to £11,570 from Student rising to £6,885, depending on
Finance England. your income.
You’ll fund your studies on a ― Loans are non-means-tested, ― Loans are non-means-tested,
module-by-module basis, which so eligibility isn’t based on so eligibility isn’t based on
means you won’t have to pay your income. your income.
for your whole qualification up
front. To find the total fee for your ― The money is paid directly to you. ― The money’s paid directly to you.
qualification, visit our website.
― You’ll get your first instalment ― Payments are made in
WHAT’S INCLUDED? after you’ve paid for your first instalments, spread across
module and started studying. however long you’re studying.
Your module materials, tuition,
assessment and exams are all ― Payments are spread across two ― You’ll get your first instalment
included in our module fees. or three years. after you’ve paid for your first
module and started studying.
There are some additional costs ― Repayments only start when
that aren’t included. you earn more than the income ― Loan repayments only
threshold (currently, £21,000). start when you earn more
― You’ll need your own computer than the income threshold
and internet access. ― You’ll repay 6% of your income
(currently, £21,000).
over £21,000. So, for example, if
― For some modules, you may you earn £25,000, you’ll repay ― You’ll repay 6% of your income
need to buy additional set only £240 that year (6% of over the threshold – so, for
books, such as fiction or £4,000). That’s just £20 a month. example, if you earn £25,000,
theory books. you’ll repay only £240 that
― Payments are deducted
― You may need to pay for travel year (6% of £4,000). That’s just
automatically from your salary.
to tutorials or exams. £20 a month.
― Any balance outstanding after
― A handful of our modules To be eligible you must be:
30 years will be written off.
include a residential school. For ― a resident in Wales
these, you’ll need to fund the To be eligible you must:
cost of travel to the residential ― studying for a masters degree
― be under 60 years old
school venue. There may also ― under 60 years old.
be additional costs for meals ― be a resident in England
and accommodation. Wales STEMM bursary
― be studying a masters degree
If you study towards an eligible
that can be completed in no
Science, Technology, Engineering,
more than three years
Mathematics, or Medicine
― not currently have a masters (STEMM) masters, you might
degree or equivalent also be eligible for an additional
£2,000 to help with study or
― be studying your qualification
living costs.
from the beginning.
Wales 60+ bursary
WALES If you’re aged 60 or over at the
start of your masters’ seasonal
If you live in Wales, you can apply
academic year, you could receive
for financial support over the
a non-repayable bursary of up
duration of your qualification. And if
to £4,000 towards study or
you’re studying towards an eligible
living costs.
science-related qualification, or
are aged 60+ when you start your
studies, you could be eligible for
20 additional bursary funding.NORTHERN IRELAND Disabled Students’ Allowance Open University
FEES AND FUNDING
AND SCOTLAND You could access financial support Student Budget
towards study costs incurred as a
Postgraduate loan Account (OUSBA)
result of your disability.
If you live in Northern Ireland or
When you enrol with
Scotland, you could be eligible for Employer sponsorship
us, you’ll be offered the
a tuition fee loan of up to £5,500 Your employer could partially or
opportunity to pay your fees
from Student Finance Northern fully pay for your module fees.
through a loan from OUSBA.
Ireland or the Student Awards
Grant funding
Agency Scotland. Here’s how it works
We offer access to a database of
OUSBA will pay your fees
― Loans are non-means-tested, over 600 non-OU funding bodies
to The Open University and
so eligibility isn’t based on offering grants for postgraduate
then you can choose to
your income. students studying, or looking
repay OUSBA:
to study, a masters, PGCE or
― There’s no upper age limit.
research degree. ― in a single sum before
― Payments are spread your course starts. There’s
OU bursaries
over either two or three no interest to pay with
Available only to OU honours
years, depending on your this option
graduates, our bursaries could
chosen qualification.
help lower the cost of your ― in monthly instalments
― Repayments only start when postgraduate study. of up to a year. With this
you earn more than the income option interest does apply.
Study related costs
threshold (currently, £19,390 in The interest rate is fixed for
If you’re on a low household
Northern Ireland and £25,000
income, or receive certain the duration of the course
in Scotland).
benefits, you might be eligible (representative APR 5.1%).
― You’ll repay 9% of your income for additional funding for study- If you’re worried about
over the threshold – so, for related costs, such as travel, affordability or a poor credit
example, if you earn £27,000 and childcare and internet access. history, you can apply for a
live in Scotland, you’ll repay only joint loan application with
£180 that year (9% of £2,000). Self‑funded study a third party. This could be
That’s just £15 a month. If you’re not eligible for loan or with a partner, sibling or
grant funding, we offer a range of friend, for example.
― Payments are deducted
automatically from your salary. other funding options. As a responsible lender,
OUSBA loan OUSBA carries out
To be eligible you must be: affordability checks as part
Pay your fees in instalments
― a resident in Northern Ireland with a loan from Open University of the application process.
or Scotland Student Budget Accounts Ltd. To find out more about
See right for more information. OUSBA, visit openuniversity.
― studying for an eligible
postgraduate qualification. Card payments co.uk/ousba.ousba.
Pay for each module with a
Other support debit or credit card in one quick,
Carers’ Bursary simple payment.
If you provide unpaid care for Mixed payments
a friend or family member Combine your payment options
who cannot cope without your to fund your studies the way
support, you may be eligible for you want.
a bursary of £250 to support you
FIND OUT MORE
with your study costs.
Find out more about
Care Experienced Bursary postgraduate fees and funding.
If you have been in care of a Local
Authority at any stage of your life, Visit
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of £250 to support you with your pg‑fees
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FIND AN
UNDERGRADUATE COURSE
You can register HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE
for the 2021/2022 BA (Hons) Health and Social Care (R26) 24
academic year for BSc (Hons) Healthcare and Health Science (Q96) 26
undergraduate
Diploma of Higher Education in Health and Social Care (W69) 28
qualifications from
Diploma of Higher Education in Social Care (Scotland) (W31) 30
18 March 2021.
Certificate of Higher Education in Adult Health
32
We’ve based the and Social Care (T23)
qualification start Certificate of Higher Education in Children and Families (T24) 34
dates on the first Certificate of Higher Education in Healthcare
36
module(s) you can with Health Science (T28)
study as part of Certificate of Higher Education in Social Care (T39) 38
your qualification. Certificate of Higher Education in Social Care (Scotland) (T03) 39
Certificate of Higher Education in Social Care Practice
40
(Wales) (T34)
Certificate in Health and Social Care (S33) 41
NURSING AND HEALTHCARE PRACTICE
BSc (Hons) Nursing (R39) 42
Foundation Degree in Nursing Associate Practice (X20) 44
Certificate of Higher Education in Healthcare Practice (T01) 46
SOCIAL WORK
BA (Hons) Social Work (England) (Q32) 48
BA (Hons) Social Work (Northern Ireland) (R61) 50
BA (Hons) Social Work (Scotland) (Q41) /
52
BA (Hons) Social Work (Scotland) Graduate-entry route (Q50)
BA (Hons) Social Work (Wales) (Q42) 54
HEALTH SCIENCES
BSc (Hons) Health Sciences (Q71) 56
SPORT AND FITNESS
BSc (Hons) Sport, Fitness and Coaching (Q76) 58
OPEN DEGREE
BA/BSc (Hons) Open (QD) 60
23BA (HONS)
HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE
This degree provides you with the sound and critical understanding of
health and social care essential in today’s fast-changing care sector.
Health and social care professionals at all levels Why this qualification?
need to be proactive and flexible to succeed.
With this degree you’ll gain the skills you need ― Encounter exciting new ideas and apply them to
for effective practice in a diverse, real life issues and situations that affect us all.
multidisciplinary environment.
― Teaching based on our internationally recognised
It’ll help you build a foundation for effective research into care issues across the life course.
management and leadership in the health and
― Explore the context and processes of change
social care sector.
and new ways of working across agencies and
Throughout your studies you’ll learn how ethical, professional boundaries.
legal, social, economic and political factors
― Develop as an independent and reflective learner.
influence the provision and development
of services. You will develop the critical and
analytical skills that underpin evidence-based 94% of students are satisfied with their
practice. You’ll also explore new theories course when studying Health and Social
examining health and wellbeing in the 21st Care with us. High quality online content
century, learning to challenge concepts you may and tutor support ensure student
have previously taken for granted.
By the end of your studies, you’ll be able to
SUCCESS
evaluate your own and others’ roles in the
context of policy developments; assess emerging
strategic solutions; and recognise and value
diversity and difference.
Related qualification
Diploma of Higher Education in Health
and Social Care (W69)
openuniversity.co.uk/w69
24UNDERGRADUATE COURSES
AT A GLANCE
Qualification structure
Course code R26
Compulsory
modules
Introducing health and social care Total credits 360
(K102) (60 credits) Option
modules
Stage 1 – 120 credits
Start dates
Intermediate Oct 2021
Choose 60 credits from:
qualification Register by 9 Sep 2021
Foundations for social work practice
(K113/KZW113) (60 credits) Awarded Feb 2022
qualification
OR Register by 13 Jan 2022
Introduction to childhood studies and child
Assessment
psychology (E102) (60 credits)
Based on a mix of:
OR
― Tutor-marked assignments
Perspectives in health and social care
― Interactive computer-
(K118) (60 credits)
marked assignments
― End-of-module assessments
Critical issues in health and wellbeing Study duration
(K219) (60 credits) Part time: 6 years
Full time: 3 years
Stage 2 – 120 credits
Choose 60 credits from: Mode of study
Death, dying and bereavement The learning materials
(K220) (60 credits) provided are mostly online
OR with some print
Making a difference: working with children Electronic versions
and young people (KE206) (60 credits) of printed materials
OR available (e.g. PDF)
Mental health and community
(K240) (60 credits) Online forum
Optional
Diploma of Higher Education in Health
and Social Care (W69)
Collaborative work
Optional
Practice-based learning
Leading, managing, caring
(K318) (60 credits)
Stage 3 – 120 credits
Choose 60 credits from:
Approaches to mental health
(K314) (60 credits)
OR
Investigating health and social care
(K323) (60 credits)
OR
Young lives, parenting and families
(KE322) (60 credits)
MORE ONLINE
Find out more about this course,
BA (HONS) HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE fees and funding, and how to register.
Qualification delivery, module availability and qualification Visit
structure are subject to change. openuniversity.co.uk/r26
Call
0300 303 5303
25BSc (HONS) HEALTHCARE
AND HEALTH SCIENCE
This degree will provide you with essential skills required for working
in health and health science settings, giving you the ability to apply
evidence-based scientific methodology to health-related issues.
Through a combination of healthcare and Why this qualification?
health science topics, you’ll develop a broad
understanding of the range of debates surrounding ― Develop a range of skills in interpreting,
the provision of healthcare. generating, and presenting information using a
unique blend of learning materials.
By exploring the experience of receiving care and
working in the care services, and examining human ― Learn about the ethical, social, scientific,
health by focusing on particular health conditions, economic and political issues that influence
you’ll identify the key factors which influence health and healthcare.
health. Ultimately, you’ll learn to apply your
― Engage with an evidence-based, scientific
understanding to a range of public health issues.
approach to health sciences and gain an
You’ll also learn to evaluate the relationship appreciation of the limits of
between scientific and social understandings about scientific knowledge.
the promotion of health.
― Critically evaluate approaches to service
provision and develop strategies for
improving practice.
Related qualification
Certificate of Higher Education in Healthcare
with Health Science (T28)
openuniversity.co.uk/t28
26UNDERGRADUATE COURSES
AT A GLANCE
Qualification structure
Course code Q96
Compulsory
Stage 1 – 120 credits
modules
Introducing health and social care Total credits 360
(K102) (60 credits) Intermediate
qualification Start dates
Option
Oct 2021
modules
Science and health: an evidence-based Register by 9 Sep 2021
approach (SDK100) (60 credits) Awarded
qualification Feb 2022
Register by 13 Jan 2022
Certificate of Higher Education in
Healthcare with Health Science (T28) Assessment
Based on a mix of:
― Tutor-marked assignments
Brain, mind and mental health ― Interactive computer-
Stage 2 – 120 credits
(SK298) (30 credits) marked assignments
― End-of-module assessments
― Examinations
Critical issues in health and wellbeing
(K219) (60 credits) Study duration
Part time: 6 years
Full time: 3 years
Human biology
Mode of study
(SK299) (30 credits)
The learning materials
provided are mostly online
with some print
Infectious disease and public health
(SK320) (60 credits) Electronic versions
of printed materials
available (e.g. PDF)
Stage 3 – 120 credits
Choose 60 credits from:
Approaches to mental health Online forum
(K314) (60 credits) Compulsory
OR Collaborative work
Investigating health and social care Compulsory
(K323) (60 credits)
OR
Practice-based learning
Leading, managing, caring
(K318) (60 credits)
Researching biology and health science
(SXL390) (30 credits)
BSc (HONS) HEALTHCARE
AND HEALTH SCIENCE
Qualification delivery, module availability and qualification
structure are subject to change.
MORE ONLINE
Find out more about this course,
fees and funding, and how to register.
Visit
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Call
0300 303 5303
27DIPLOMA OF HIGHER
EDUCATION IN HEALTH
AND SOCIAL CARE
This diploma develops your critical understanding of health and social
care policy, theory and practice, and the skills you need for effective
practice in a diverse, multidisciplinary environment.
By the end of your studies, you’ll be able to evaluate Why this qualification?
your own and others’ roles in the context of policy
developments; evaluate emerging strategic ― Apply new ideas to real life issues and situations
solutions; and recognise and value diversity and that affect us all.
difference. You’ll also develop your understanding
― Develop as an independent and reflective learner.
of how ethical, legal, social, economic and political
factors influence the provision and development ― Explore the context and processes of change.
of services.
― Discover new ways of working across agency
and professional boundaries.
28UNDERGRADUATE COURSES
AT A GLANCE
Qualification structure
Course code W69
Compulsory
modules
Introducing health and social care Total credits 240
(K102) (60 credits) Option
modules
Stage 1 – 120 credits
Start dates
Awarded Oct 2021
Choose 60 credits from:
qualification Register by 9 Sep 2021
Foundations for social work practice
(K113/KZW113) (60 credits) Feb 2022
OR Register by 13 Jan 2022
Introduction to childhood studies and child
Assessment
psychology (E102) (60 credits)
Based on a mix of:
OR
― Tutor-marked assignments
Perspectives in health and social care
― Interactive computer-
(K118) (60 credits)
marked assignments
― End-of-module assessments
Critical issues in health and wellbeing Study duration
(K219) (60 credits) Part time: 4 years
Full time: 2 years
Stage 2 – 120 credits
Choose 60 credits from: Mode of study
Death, dying and bereavement The learning materials
(K220) (60 credits) provided are mostly online
OR with some print
Making a difference: working with children Electronic versions
and young people (KE206) (60 credits) of printed materials
OR available (e.g. PDF)
Mental health and community
(K240) (60 credits) Online forum
Optional
DIPLOMA OF HIGHER EDUCATION Collaborative work
IN HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE Optional
Qualification delivery, module availability and qualification
structure are subject to change. Practice-based learning
MORE ONLINE
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fees and funding, and how to register.
Visit
openuniversity.co.uk/w69
Call
0300 303 5303
29DIPLOMA OF HIGHER
EDUCATION IN SOCIAL CARE
(SCOTLAND)
Social care in Scotland is increasingly multidisciplinary and
community focused – requiring a skilled, adaptable workforce to
deliver high-quality services.
This diploma will deepen your insight of social care Why this qualification?
and social work, developing the knowledge and
skills you need to support vulnerable adults and ― Explore key roles, standards and codes
children effectively in multiple settings. of practice.
It places a strong emphasis on working across ― Focus on particular areas relevant to your
professional boundaries, with service users placed own role.
firmly at the centre. You’ll gain an up-to-date and
― Build a solid foundation for further study.
authoritative overview of care services, drawing on
real-life case studies with children, older people,
mental-health communities and people with Entry requirements
learning disabilities.
There are no formal entry requirements to study
this diploma, but you need to be working in, or
have access to, a social care agency, for example,
through voluntary work.
30UNDERGRADUATE COURSES
AT A GLANCE
Qualification structure
Course code W31
Compulsory
Stage 1 – 120 credits
modules
Introducing health and social care Total credits 240
(K102) (60 credits) Option
modules Start dates
Awarded Oct 2021
Foundations for social work practice qualification Register by 9 Sep 2021
(K113) (60 credits) Feb 2022
Register by 13 Jan 2022
Assessment
Choose 120 credits from:
Based on a mix of:
Critical issues in health and wellbeing
― Tutor-marked assignments
(K219) (60 credits)
― Interactive computer-
OR
Stage 2 – 120 credits
marked assignments
Death, dying and bereavement
― End-of-module assessments
(K220) (60 credits)
OR Study duration
Making a difference: working with children Part time: 4 years
and young people 1 (KE206) (60 credits) Full time: 2 years
OR
Mental health and community Mode of study
(K240) (60 credits) The learning materials
OR provided are a balance of
Social work law 1 print and online
(K271) (60 credits) Electronic versions
of printed materials
DIPLOMA OF HIGHER EDUCATION IN available (e.g. PDF)
HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE (SCOTLAND) Online forum
Qualification delivery, module availability and qualification Optional
structure are subject to change.
1
These modules are compulsory in the BA (Hons) Social Work
Collaborative work
(Scotland) (Q41). If you are intending to seek entry into the Optional
degree, you should opt for these.
Practice-based learning
Don’t stop there
You can choose modules in this diploma to
carry forward to the BA (Hons) Social Work
(Scotland) (Q41) – see page 52.
Please note that completing the diploma
does not give automatic entry to the social
work degree, which is subject to an
interview process and meeting minimum
entry requirements.
MORE ONLINE
Find out more about this course,
fees and funding, and how to register.
Visit
openuniversity.co.uk/w31
Call
0300 303 5303
31CERTIFICATE OF HIGHER
EDUCATION IN ADULT HEALTH
AND SOCIAL CARE
If you work in health and social care, use services yourself, or would
simply like to find out more about how to support adults in our care
system, this certificate is for you.
It provides an authoritative overview of the current Why this qualification?
context of health and social care for adults and
older people, using real-life case studies to explore a ― Deepen your knowledge and understanding of
wide range of issues and debates. health and social care.
― Apply theories to help you understand real-life
case studies.
― Develop practical and employability skills.
― Build a solid foundation for further study
in this sector.
32UNDERGRADUATE COURSES
AT A GLANCE
Qualification structure
Course code T23
Compulsory
Stage 1 – 120 credits
modules
Introducing health and social care Total credits 120
(K102) (60 credits) Awarded
qualification Start dates
Oct 2021
Perspectives in health and social care Register by 9 Sep 2021
(K118) (60 credits) Feb 2022
Register by 13 Jan 2022
Assessment
CERTIFICATE OF HIGHER EDUCATION
Based on a mix of:
IN ADULT HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE
― Tutor-marked assignments
Qualification delivery, module availability and qualification ― Interactive computer-
structure are subject to change.
marked assignments
― End-of-module assessments
Study duration
Part time: 2 years
Full time: 1 year
Mode of study
The learning materials
provided are mostly online
with some print
Electronic versions
of printed materials
available (e.g. PDF)
Online forum
Optional
Collaborative work
Optional
Practice-based learning
MORE ONLINE
Find out more about this course,
fees and funding, and how to register.
Visit
openuniversity.co.uk/t23
Call
0300 303 5303
33CERTIFICATE OF HIGHER
EDUCATION IN CHILDREN
AND FAMILIES
Ideal if you want to develop your interest in health and social care in
the area of working with children, young people and families.
If you’re directly engaged in this area (or hope to be) Why this qualification?
as a paid or unpaid worker or carer, this certificate
provides you with a solid foundation. ― Investigate key issues and debates about
childhood, child development, child psychology
You’ll be introduced to issues relating to the welfare of
and children’s rights.
children and young people, including how health and
social care services and practices are organised. You’ll ― Apply your knowledge and understanding to your
also acquire valuable knowledge and understanding own life or work environment.
about childhood, child development and children’s
― Build a solid foundation for further study.
rights that can be applied to work in a variety of health
and social care contexts.
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