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PROSPECTUS 2021 - 22
HEALTH, SOCIAL STUDIES,
SPORT AND PUBLIC SERVICES
somerset.ac.uk
CONTENTS
4 Facilities 28 Health & Social Care
BA (Hons) Top-up
6 Access to HE
THE HEALTH SECTOR
IS THE LARGEST EMPLOYER IN THE UK.
8 Higher & Degree
Level Apprenticeships
30 Adult Care
Level 4 Diploma
32 Leadership & Management
(CareerPilot – Health & Social Care and Sport & Leisure Key Facts) 10 Early Childhood Studies
for Adult Care
BA (Hons)
Level 5 Diploma
12 Early Childhood Studies
34 Assistant Practitioner
THERE IS A WORLD-WIDE DEMAND FOR PEOPLE WITH Foundation Degree
(Health)
PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS IN HEALTH AND SOCIAL 14 Early Childhood Studies Level 5 Diploma
CARE – SO YOU COULD TRAVEL AND WORK IN OTHER BA (Hons) Top-up
36 Primary Care and
COUNTRIES AFTER TRAINING IN THE SOUTH WEST. 16 Early Years Health Management
(CareerPilot – Health & Social Care and Sport & Leisure Key Facts) Advanced Practitioner Level 5 Certificate/Diploma
Level 4 (NCFE CACHE)
38 Sports Science with
18 Advanced Practitioner Sports Coaching Education
FORECASTS SUGGEST THERE WILL BE in Schools and Colleges Foundation Degree
Level 4 Certificate
SUBSTANTIAL GROWTH IN HEALTH AND FITNESS, 42 Applied Sports Science
SPORT AND RECREATION AND OUTDOOR 20 Leadership for Children and Coaching
& Young People’s Workforce BSc (Hons) Top-up
ACTIVITIES IN THE SOUTH WEST. COACHES, Early Years Management
46 Public Services and
TEACHERS AND INSTRUCTORS MAKE UP ALMOST Level 5
Criminology
TWO IN FIVE OF THE PAID WORKFORCE. 22 Leadership & Foundation Degree
(CareerPilot – Health & Social Care and Sport & Leisure Key Facts)
Management for
49 Where to find us
Residential Childcare
Level 5
51 University
THE AVERAGE UK SALARY FOR A 24 Health & Social Care Centre Somerset
£29,588
BA (Hons) course list
SPORTS 26 Health & Social Care
COACH
(CareerPilot – Health & Social Care and Sport & Leisure Key Facts)
Foundation Degree
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Facilities
The Health & Social Care and Early of our expert staff, and seek to
Childhood Studies courses are embed their learning through
designed to enable progression to professional placements in a variety
a range of related fields, including of relevant workplace settings.
nursing, midwifery, social work,
mental health, elderly care, early Sports facilities
years provision and more. Across our campuses we have
a range of facilities including a
Our Sport and Public Services floodlit 3G FIFA approved artificial
programmes have long-standing pitch, five football pitches, a rugby
relationships with elite clubs pitch, sports halls, gyms, sports
and organisations to ensure rehabilitation rooms and a studio
our students get real-world cycling facility. We also host a
experience during their study. stunning 9-hole golf course in the
beautiful Cannington countryside
Health and Social Care Centre and an Outdoor Activity Centre.
With a suite of well-equipped labs
and modern classrooms utilising In addition, sports students learn
the very latest teaching and learning in a dedicated sports science lab
technology, our Health and Social containing a range of physiology
Care Centre is a hub of activity. and biomechanics equipment,
Students acquire theoretical and have use of sports halls and
knowledge and practical skills by outdoor spaces for coaching.
working under the supervision
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Access to HE
An Access to Higher Education Teaching & Assessment Duration: 30 weeks
Diploma is designed to provide a The majority of modules are Location: Taunton
route for learners aged 19 or over taught via lectures; other teaching
who possess few or no formal methods include seminars, tutorials, Entry requirements
qualifications to progress to workshops and guided learning/ • Self-motivation and a willingness
university-level study. It can lead to independent activities. There is one to learn along with sufficient time
a wide range of career and Higher exam and you will also produce for independent study
Education opportunities here at a portfolio of work over the year, • There are no formal
University Centre Somerset or at from which you will accumulate qualifications required for entry
another university of your choice. credits towards the Diploma. but you will undergo an initial
assessment to ensure you are
We offer four different routes, Where does it lead? on the right course for your skill
each with particular progression Successful completion of this course level and you may need to have
opportunities linked to them. will provide you with a qualification relevant work experience
that will allow you to apply to study • You are required to be aged 19
Courses include: a university-level course. In recent or over and may be eligible for a
• Health & Social Care years, students have gone on to study loan to cover your course fees.
• Nursing & Midwifery a wide range of subjects including
• Science Biomedical Science, Medicine, and
• Social Science. Nursing degrees at UWE Bristol;
Nursing, Midwifery, and Occupation
In addition, Access to HE students Therapy degrees at the University of
may study core subjects to support Plymouth; Occupational Therapy at
their learning. These include: Liverpool University; Marine Biology
• Study Skills at Portsmouth University; Social
• Information Technology Work at the University of Bath; or
• English Health & Social Care degrees here at
• Maths University Centre Somerset (Taunton).
• Tutorial.
If you complete an Access to HE
course and then go on and complete
a degree or other recognised
higher education course, you won’t
have to repay the remaining loan
for the Access to HE course.
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Higher & Degree Level
Apprenticeships
Higher & Degree Level Apprenticeships
How long is an Apprenticeship? Our Apprenticeship offer is continually developing and changing due
With the introduction of the stating that “Apprentices develop Why choose an Apprenticeship? A Higher or Degree Level to business demands and changes to the Apprenticeship structure.
Therefore, this list should only be considered as a guide.
Apprenticeship Levy in April 2017, an extensive range of skills and They are a great option for anyone Apprenticeship will likely last as long
employers are offering more knowledge and many extend and looking for a fast track into a as 3 years, but could take as long
Apprenticeships at various levels. deepen specialist skills beyond the career. A Higher or Degree Level as 5-6 years. As an apprentice,
Our expertise and partnerships requirements of their qualifications.” Apprenticeship brings together the you would be employed full-time, HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE
with industry enable us to facilitate best of higher and vocational training although the combination of work and Children, Young People and Families Practitioner Level 4
opportunities that address the Higher Apprenticeships refers to and enables higher education study study can vary from one employer to Children, Young People and Families Manager Level 5
increasing demand for higher- Apprenticeships that may include plus invaluable on-the-job training another. Generally you’ll be required Lead Practitioner in Adult Care Level 4
level skills in Somerset and the achievement of academic/ without having to cover the cost of to work 30 hours per week, to leave Leader in Adult Care Level 5
beyond. Higher and degree level vocational qualifications at Level tuition. Fees for Apprenticeships are you time to study, but that could take Healthcare Assistant Practitioner Level 5
Apprenticeships are a popular 4 and 5 such as HNCs, HNDs subsidised by employers and the one of several forms - options include: Leadership and Management for Adult Care Level 5
choice and provide you the and Foundation Degrees, while government, and a salary is then • Day release Leadership and Management for Residential Childcare Level 5
chance to gain applicable skills degree level Apprenticeships can paid to the individual undertaking Studying at UCS one day per week Adult Care Level 4
and knowledge about an industry. provide qualifications up to Level the Apprenticeship programme • Block learning Nursing Associate Level 4
Please see our list of courses 6 or 7, such as a full BA, BSc or – meaning that doing a Degree Studying for 1-2 weeks at a time
opposite, check our website or BEng Honours Degree, or in some Apprenticeship can leave you BUSINESS
call for more information on the cases even a Masters Degree. debt-free and provide you with Full-time education Professional Accountant Level 4
types of Apprenticeships we offer many years’ industry experience. For some employers apprentices Project Manager Level 4
and our employer partners. Increasingly, you may hear will study full-time for the first year Chartered Manager Level 6 Degree
Apprenticeships referred to as What can I study on an of their Apprenticeship, working HR Consultant/Partner Level 5
What is an Apprenticeship? standards. These were introduced by Apprenticeship? with the employer during UCS Operations/Departmental Manager Level 5
Apprenticeships are an effective the government as part of ongoing Today you can study anything from holidays, and starting full-time
way of studying, enabling you Apprenticeship reforms to meet the human resources to mechanical employment after that first year. COMPUTING
to gain a nationally recognised needs of employers. Standards are engineering, health & social care to Digital Technology Solutions Level 6 Degree
qualification whilst obtaining occupation-focused, they are not cyber security, and much more. We What should I do next?
practical on-the-job experience. In qualification-led and the content is have more than 20 on offer and are If you feel that an Apprenticeship
our recent Ofsted inspection our decided by each employer, depending continually updating our portfolio may be for you, get in touch with We also offer apprenticeships in a number of other industries:
Apprenticeship provision was rated on their business requirements. to support industry demand. our dedicated team who can talk CONSTRUCTION
Outstanding with Ofsted inspectors through your options and what
ENGINEERING AND NUCLEAR
to do next. Call 01278 655111 or
email apprenticehelp@btc.ac.uk. LAND-BASED
For more information, visit www.somerset.ac.uk
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Entry Requirements
Early Childhood Studies Typically entrants will possess:
• A minimum of 80 UCAS points
BA (Hons) from a full Level 3 qualification
• At least four GCSEs at grade 4
Whether experienced in the early The modules studied may include: may include; reflective essays, the or a role within a primary school. and above including English and
years sector or not, if you are • The Reflective Practitioner development of learning resources The Honours Degree could also maths, or Level 2 equivalent.
committed to making a difference • The Child in Society and presentations. Teaching sessions lead to management and leadership
to the lives of children, young • Introduction to Leadership and take the form of short lectures, roles within early years settings, You will be required to undergo a
people and families, this degree Management supervised discussions, small children’s centres and schools. Disclosure and Barring Service check
in Early Childhood Studies is • Child Health and Wellbeing group work and guest speakers. Post-graduate qualifications such (formerly known as CRB) prior to
the perfect foundation for your • Dissertation: Primary Research as a PGCE are also a possibility. commencing any work placement.
career. While studying our degree, or Secondary Research. Progression Opportunities
you will develop the skills as a You could secure employment in
Type: Bachelors Degree
critically reflective practitioner Teaching and Assessment family support and projects working
and learn to be a creative and There are no exams on this in a range of early years settings – UCAS Code: 887B
visionary leader needed for programme, each module is assessed children’s centre worker, home/school Institution code: B70
effective practice in a diverse, by means of assignments which liaison officer, early years practitioner Attendance: Full-time
multidisciplinary environment. Location: Taunton
Awarding body: The Open University
Whether you are already working in a
setting or if you have no experience There may be the opportunity to study
with children, this course allows our full-time courses on a part-time
you to gain theoretical knowledge basis, please contact us to discuss.
as well as practical skills. If you
do not already have a vocationally
Early Childhood Studies | BA (Hons)
related qualification at Level 3, In
Year 2 you have the option to be
assessed against the National
Occupational standards and achieve
either a Level 3 Diploma for the
Early Years Practitioner or Level 3
Diploma in Specialist Support for
Teaching and Learning in Schools.
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Entry Requirements
Early Childhood Studies Typically entrants will possess:
• A minimum of 64 UCAS tariff points
Foundation Degree from a full Level 3 qualification
in a related subject area
Whether experienced in the The modules studied may include: • At least four GCSEs including English
early years sector or not, if • The Reflective Practitioner and maths at grade 4 and above,
you are committed to making • The Child in Society or a recognised equivalent.
“I love the fact I am able to attend lectures a difference to the lives of • Language & Literacy
children, young people and Development You will be required to undergo a Disclosure
and debate interesting topics. families, this Foundation Degree • Introduction to Leadership and Barring Service check prior to
The staff are great: they are easy to reach and offer in Early Childhood Studies is the and Management commencing any work placement.
perfect underpinning for your • Child Health and Wellbeing
informative teaching that is grounded in professional career. Extensive research has • Working with Children &
experience. They support us in developing our been conducted throughout the Families.
Type: Foundation Degree
UCA Code: 86G4
careers after our studies, which is really helpful. development of this programme
Institution code: B70
through the engagement of early Teaching and Assessment
I work part-time in a private nursery and have years’ employers, head teachers, There are no exams on this Attendance: Full-time
parents, children, early years programme, each module is assessed Location: Taunton
already found that my studies enhance my
and primary school practitioners by means of assignments which Awarding body: The Open University
professional practice. I like the fact I can carry and recent and past graduates. may include; reflective essays, the
on working while gaining my qualification.” development of learning resources There may be the opportunity to study
oundation Degree
If you do not already possess a and presentations. Teaching sessions our full-time courses on a part-time
Claire Moore, Early Childhood Studies Foundation Degree
vocationally related qualification, take the form of short lectures, basis, please contact us to discuss.
in Year 2 you have the option to supervised discussions, small
be assessed against the National group work and guest speakers.
Occupational Standards, culminating
in the achievement of an optional This course is delivered on-site each
Level 3 Diploma for the Early Years week across the academic year.
Practitioner or Level 3 Diploma in
Early Childhood Studies | F
Specialist Support for Teaching Career Progression
and Learning in Schools. This Foundation Degree will open up
a variety of career paths and can lead
to employment in family support and
projects working in a range of early
years settings including children’s
centre worker, home/school liaison
officer, early years practitioner or
a role within a primary school.
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Entry Requirements
Early Childhood Studies • Applicants must have a Foundation
Degree, HND or equivalent Level 5
BA (Hons) Top-up qualification in an appropriate discipline.
• At least four GCSEs including English
If you are committed to making Teaching and Assessment and maths at grade 4 and above,
a difference to the lives of There are no exams on this or a recognised equivalent.
children, young people and programme, each module is assessed
families, the Top-up Degree in by means of assignments which You will be required to undergo a Disclosure
Early Childhood Studies is the may include; reflective essays, the and Barring Service check prior to
perfect programme to enhance development of learning resources commencing any work placement.
your career opportunities. You and presentations. Teaching sessions
will develop skills as a critically take the form of short lectures,
Type: Bachelors Degree
reflective practitioner and learn supervised discussions, small
to be a visionary leader needed group work and guest speakers. UCAS Code: X310
for effective practice in a diverse, Institution code: B70
multidisciplinary environment. Career Progression Attendance: Full-time
You could secure employment in Location: Taunton
The modules studied may include: family support and projects working Awarding body: The Open University
• Concepts of Childhood in a range of early years settings
• Global Perspectives on including children’s centre worker, There may be the opportunity to study
Education Home/School Liaison Officer, Early our full-time courses on a part-time
• The Creative Reflective Years Practitioner or a role within a basis, please contact us to discuss.
Early Childhood Studies | BA (Hons) Top-up
Practitioner primary school. The Honours Degree
• Contemporary Discourses in could also lead to management and
Early Years leadership roles within early years
• Dissertation. settings, children’s centres and
schools. Post-graduate qualifications
such as a PGCE are also a possibility.
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Entry Requirements
Early Years • Aged 18+
• Employed as an early years practitioner
Advanced Practitioner with Level 3 Early Years qualification.
Level 4 (NCFE CACHE) Informal interview required.
This course is an ideal programme Teaching and Assessment
Type: Level 4 Diploma
if you are looking to develop There are no examinations on this
leadership and specialist skills programme. Instead we use an Attendance: Part-time
to use in your current role, or in internal assessment approach. Location: Workplace
preparation to take on a specialist You will produce a work-based Awarding body: NCFE CACHE
role such as a Special Educational portfolio of evidence to reflect
Needs Coordinator or a Physical application of theoretical knowledge
Activity and Nutrition Coordinator. in practice with clear expectations
Early Years Advanced Practitioner | Level 4 (NCFE CACHE)
of engagement with statutory
This course has five units, providing frameworks. Attendance may not be
the opportunity to build on your required as the qualification can be
existing early years knowledge delivered within your workplace. The
and understanding, and develop awarding body recommends 7-10
skills that will promote quality, hours independent study per week.
encourage leadership, prepare you
for management responsibilities Progression Opportunities
and allow for growth in coaching This qualification provides
and mentoring others. progression to a Level 5 such as the
Level 5 Diploma in Leadership for
The content covers the age Health and Social Care and Children
range from 0-5 years and may and Young People’s Services.
include the following areas:
• Enabling children to learn
• Promoting health and wellbeing
• Special educational needs
• Working with families
• Implementing change.
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Entry Requirements
Advanced Practitioner • Aged 18+
• Employed as a teaching assistant
in Schools and Colleges in a school or college
• Already hold a relevant Level 3 qualification.
Level 4 Certificate
Informal interview required.
This is an ideal programme if you Teaching and Assessment
are looking to show leadership There are no examinations on this
Type: Level 4 Certificate
and specialist skills used in your programme. Instead we use an
current role, or in preparation internal assessment approach. Attendance: Part-time
Advanced Practitioner in Schools and Colleges | Level 4 Certificate
to take on a specialist role such You will produce a work-based Location: Workplace
as a Special Educational Needs portfolio of evidence to reflect Awarding body: NCFE CACHE
Coordinator or a Higher Level application of theoretical knowledge
Practitioner/Teaching Assistant. in practice with clear expectations
of engagement with statutory
This course has five units, frameworks. Attendance may not be
providing the opportunity to build required as the qualification can be
on your existing knowledge and delivered within your workplace. The
understanding, and develop awarding body recommends 7-10
skills that will promote quality, hours independent study per week.
encourage leadership, prepare you
for management responsibilities Progression Opportunities
and allow for growth in coaching This qualification provides
and mentoring others. progression to a Level 5 such as the
Level 5 Diploma in Leadership for
The content covers the age Health and Social Care and Children
range from 5-19 years and may and Young People’s Services.
include the following areas:
• Enabling individuals to learn
• Understanding how to support
children and young people to
improve their mental health and
well-being
• Supporting individuals with
additional needs and disability in
a school or college
• Working with families and other
professionals in a school or
college setting
• Implementing change.
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18 19Entry Requirements
Leadership for Children
Leadership for Children & Young People’s Workforce – Early Years Management | Level 5
• Aged 18+
• Employed as a manager, deputy
& Young People’s Workforce manager, room supervisor or assistant
manager in early years settings
Early Years Management • Already hold a relevant Level 3 qualification.
Level 5 Informal interview required.
This course is ideal for managers will be made up from optional
Type: Level 5 Diploma
in early years settings who would units which, through discussion
like to further develop their with your assessor and employer, Attendance: Part-time
leadership and management will best suit your work setting. Location: Workplace
knowledge and skills. Awarding body: City & Guilds
Teaching and Assessment
This qualification has been designed to: You will be supported throughout
• Extend and enrich learner your course by qualified assessors.
understanding of the early years There are no examinations on this
sector programme. The qualification will
• Develop and enhance the be gained through one-to-one
practical leadership and assessment in your workplace
management knowledge and using a range of methods including
skills required to manage change, observation of normal work activities
lead service improvement and to to confirm your competence. Your
embed best practice models understanding of the underpinning
• Develop higher level thinking skills, knowledge could be assessed in
including reflection and critical the form of questions, professional
analysis discussions projects, reflective
• Encourage learners to value accounts or workbooks.
continued learning and remain in
the learning process Attendance may not be required
• Cultivate in-depth knowledge of as the qualification can be
developmental and learning theory delivered within your workplace.
• Establish good practice and
knowledge in relation to needs The awarding body recommends 7-10
based assessment and planning. hours independent study per week.
You will study shared core and Career Progression
mandatory units to the value of 64 This qualification is accepted
credits. The remaining 26 credits as an entry requirement to a
number of HE programmes.
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20 21Entry Requirements
Leadership & Management • The nature of this study requires at
least four GCSEs including English
for Residential Childcare and maths at grade 4 and above,
or a recognised equivalent.
Level 5 • Potential learners will be expected to
attend an interview to discuss their current
This is an excellent way to gain Teaching and Assessment skills and potential module selection
a nationally recognised Level 5 A variety of methods can be used for • Applicants with English as their second
qualification while working in the gathering evidence towards a QCF language must have a minimum
residential childcare sector. portfolio, including assignments, IELTS Level 6 or equivalent
case studies, direct observations,
This course is suitable for professional discussions, work
learners aged 19 years and products and reflective accounts. Type: Level 5
Leadership & Management for Residential Childcare | Level 5
over, who are leading and Attendance: Part-time
managing others in residential Career Progression Location: Workplace
children’s homes in England. Learners can progress Awarding body: City & Guilds
into the relevant job role of
This course builds on your existing registered manager.
knowledge and understanding,
and develops skills that will
promote quality, leadership, and
management responsibilities.
The content may include
the following areas:
• Lead and manage a team within
a residential childcare setting
• Manage risk in residential
childcare
• Implement a positive relationship
policy in residential childcare
• Lead practice to support the
well-being and resilience of
children and young people in
residential childcare
• Lead networks and multi-agency
work to benefit children and
young people in residential
childcare.
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22 23Entry Requirements
Health & Social Care Typically entrants will possess:
• A minimum of 80 UCAS tariff points
“Had UCS not been here, there’s no way I’d have BA (Hons) from a full Level 3 qualification
been able to achieve a degree. I need to be close to • At least four GCSEs including English
Whether experienced in the The modules studied may include: and maths at grade 4 and above, or
home to look after family and for my job as a carer. health and social care sector • Interpersonal Skills and a recognised Level 2 equivalent.
Coming here has given me the chance to do that or not, this popular Honours Communication Strategies
while progressing my career. Degree will develop your skills • Applied Human Development You will be required to undergo a Disclosure
and knowledge of social care • Values, Morals and Ethics and Barring Service check prior to
The teaching here is excellent and the facilities through a blend of work-based • Managing Care Settings commencing any work placement.
are second to none. We’re really lucky to learning and classroom teaching. • Mental Health and Wellbeing
This Degree provides you with a • Social Policy Mature students who do not meet
have this resource locally. I feel my degree is sound and critical understanding • Dissertation. these formal entry requirements are
pushing me in the right direction for the future.” of health and social care welcome to apply if they can evidence
policy, theory and practice, as Teaching and Assessment their interest, relevant experience and
Lacey Garland, BA (Hons) Health & Social Care
well as the skills you need for Assessment is largely via knowledge in the field of study.
effective practice in a diverse, coursework, tests of knowledge and
multidisciplinary environment. understanding, written assignments, A formal interview will be required.
reflective essays, project reports
You will learn how ethical, legal, and presentations. Teaching
social, economic and political sessions take the form of lectures, Type: Bachelors Degree
factors influence the provision and supervised discussions, small group UCAS Code: 7F34
development of services and gain work and guest speakers. This Institution code: B70
the critical and analytical skills that course is delivered on-site each Attendance: Full-time
underpin evidence-based practice. week across the academic year. Location: Taunton
Awarding body: The Open University
In Year 2, alongside your degree Career Progression
Health & Social Care | BA (Hons)
studies, you can be assessed This course opens up a variety There may be the opportunity to study
against the National Occupational of graduate career paths in the our full-time courses on a part-time
Standards, culminating in the health and social care sectors, and basis, please contact us to discuss.
achievement of a Level 3 Diploma gives you the potential to work in a
in Health & Social Care if you don’t managerial or supervisory capacity.
already hold this qualification. If You could become a Registered
you already possess a Level 3 Manager in a children’s or adult
vocationally-related qualification setting, a Family Support Worker,
you may choose to undertake Residential Care Worker in children
alternative assessed CPD units. and adult services, Youth Worker,
Learning Support Worker or Assistant
Social Worker. Post-graduate
qualifications such as a PGCE or
social work are also a possibility.
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24 25Entry Requirements
Health & Social Care Typically entrants will possess:
• A minimum of 64 UCAS tariff points from a
Foundation Degree full Level 3 qualification
• At least four GCSEs at grade 4 and above
Whether experienced in the health The modules studied may include: including English and maths.
and social care sector or not, • Social Policy
this popular two-year Foundation • Interpersonal Skills and You will be required to undergo a Disclosure
Degree will develop your skills and Communication Strategies and Barring Service check prior to
knowledge of social care through • Applied Human Development commencing any work placement.
a blend of work-based learning • Values, Morals and Ethics
and classroom teaching. • Managing Care Settings Mature students who do not meet
This course provides you with a • Mental Health and Wellbeing. these formal entry requirements are
sound and critical understanding welcome to apply if they can evidence
of health and social care policy, Teaching and Assessment their interest, relevant experience and
theory and practice, as well as Assessment is largely via knowledge in the field of study.
the skills you need for effective coursework, tests of knowledge
practice in a diverse, and understanding, and written A formal interview will be required.
multidisciplinary environment. assignments such as reflective
You will also learn how ethical, essays, project reports and
legal, social, economic and presentations. Teaching sessions Type: Foundation Degree
political factors influence the take the form of short lectures, UCAS Code: 8C37
provision and development supervised discussions, small group Institution code: B70
Health & Social Care | Foundation Degree
of services. work and guest speakers. This Attendance: Full-time
course is delivered on-site each Location: Taunton
In Year 2 alongside your degree week across the academic year. Awarding body: The Open University
studies, you can be assessed
against the National Occupational Career Progression There may be the opportunity to study
Standards, culminating in the On completion of the Foundation our full-time courses on a part-time
achievement of a Level 3 Diploma Degree you may decide to top-up basis, please contact us to discuss.
in Health & Social Care if you do to the full BA (Hons) at University
not already hold this qualification. Centre Somerset. Alternatively, the
If you already possess a Level 3 qualification will open up a variety
vocationally-related qualification of career paths in the health and
you may choose to undertake social care sectors and give you the
alternative assessed CPD units. potential to work in a managerial
or supervisory capacity.
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26 27Entry Requirements
Health & Social Care Applicants must have a Foundation
Degree, HND or equivalent Level 5
BA (Hons) Top-up qualification in an appropriate discipline.
This Top-up degree is designed for Teaching and Assessment You will be required to undergo a Disclosure
those who already hold a relevant Assessment is largely via coursework and Barring Service check prior to
Foundation Degree in Health & and written assignments – commencing any work placement.
Social Care or other relevant Level reflective essays, project reports
5 qualification. This Honours level and presentations. Teaching
Type: Bachelors Degree
top-up will help you develop a sessions take the form of lectures,
critical understanding of health supervised discussions, group UCAS Code: J3HR
and social care policy, theory work and guest speakers. Institution code: B70
and practice, as well as the skills Attendance: Full-time
you need for effective graduate- Career Progression Location: Taunton
level practice in a diverse, This course will open up a variety of Awarding body: The Open University
multidisciplinary environment. graduate career paths in the health
and social care sectors, and give you There may be the opportunity to study
You will learn how ethical, legal, the potential to work in a managerial our full-time courses on a part-time
social, economic and political or supervisory capacity. You could basis, please contact us to discuss.
factors influence the provision and become a Registered Manager
development of services and gain in a children’s or adult setting, a
the critical and analytical skills that Family Support Worker, Residential
underpin evidence-based practice. In Care Worker in Children or Adult
Health & Social Care | BA (Hons) Top-up
addition, you will have the opportunity Services, Youth Worker, Learning
to research areas of personal interest Support Worker or Assistant Social
in the health and social care sector Worker. Post-graduate qualifications
within your dissertation module. in Social Work or Teaching
(PGCE) are also a possibility.
The modules studied may include:
• Advanced Interpersonal Skills
• Critical Practice
• Evidence in Practice
• Counselling Theory
• Dissertation.
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28 29Entry Requirements
Adult Care • Aged 18+
• Employed as a senior adult lead or deputy
Level 4 Diploma manager within the relevant sector.
The Level 4 Diploma in Adult The content may include The competency-based qualification is
Care (England) is specifically the following areas: designed to be assessed in the workplace
designed for learners wanting • Working in partnership as you undertake your normal work role.
to work in Adult Social Care • Personalisation in care
in England. Working towards • Professional practice
Type: Level 4 Diploma
a Lead Adult qualification will • Professional management
enable you to make a positive and leadership Attendance: Part-time
difference to someone’s life when • Managing quality. Location: Workplace
they are faced with physical, Awarding body: City & Guilds
practical, social, emotional or Teaching and Assessment
intellectual challenges. You will be There are no examinations on this
expected to exercise judgement programme; instead we use an
and take appropriate action to internal assessment approach. You
support individuals to maintain will produce a work-based portfolio
their independence, dignity and of evidence to reflect application of
control. By providing leadership, theoretical knowledge in practice with
guidance and direction at the clear expectations of engagement
frontline of care delivery you will with statutory frameworks.
be instrumental in improving the Attendance may not be required as
health and wellbeing of those the qualification can be delivered
receiving care and support. within your workplace. In addition,
the awarding body recommends 7-10
This qualification allows you to hours independent study per week.
learn, develop and practise the skills
required for employment and/or Career Progression
Adult Care | Level 4 Diploma
career progression in Adult Care in All social care organisations need
England. It covers a range of topics strong leaders to meet the challenges
including the importance of having ahead amid the growing complexity
the right values and behaviours. of the social care sector. This
To achieve the Level 4 Diploma in qualification provides progression
Adult Care (England) learners must to a Level 5 such as the Level 5
achieve a minimum of 70 credits Diploma in Leadership for Health
overall. At least 55 credits must and Social Care and Children
be achieved at Level 4 or above. and Young People’s Services.
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30 31Entry Requirements
Leadership & Management • Aged 19+
• Employed in the Adult Care sector in
for Adult Care England: New or existing registered
manager, or deputy manager.
Level 5 Diploma
A formal college interview is required.
This course is an ideal programme The content may include
if you are looking to develop the following areas:
Type: Level 5 Diploma
leadership and specialist skills • Leadership and management in
for use in a current role, or in adult care Attendance: Part-time
preparation to progress or take on • Governance and regulatory Location: Workplace
a developmental or specialist role. processes Awarding body: City & Guilds
• Professional development,
These qualifications cover a range of supervision and performance
Leadership & Management for Adult Care | Level 5 Diploma
services relating to Leadership and management
Management of Adult Care services in • Service improvement,
England. Adult Care services include: entrepreneurship and innovation
• Residential services for older • Leading and managing services
people and people with disabilities for people with learning disabilities
• Domiciliary care services • Mental health and wellbeing.
• Day services
• Respite services Teaching and Assessment
• Community based services. There are no examinations on this
programme; instead we use an
This course requires the achievement internal assessment approach. You
of 11 mandatory units and 7 will produce a work-based portfolio
optional units, 18 units in total. of evidence to reflect application of
It will provide the opportunity to theoretical knowledge in practice with
build on your existing knowledge clear expectations of engagement
and understanding, and develop with statutory frameworks.
skills that will promote quality,
encourage leadership, prepare you Attendance may not be required as
for management responsibilities the qualification can be delivered
and allow for growth in coaching within your workplace. The awarding
and mentoring others. body recommends 7-10 hours
independent study per week.
Progression Opportunities
This qualification provides the skills
and knowledge required for employment
and/or career progression in Adult Care
in England.
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32 33Entry Requirements
Assistant • Aged 18+
Practitioner Type: Level 5 Diploma
(Health) normal work role. The evidence Teaching and Assessment Attendance: Part-time
must at all times reflect the policies This competency-based Diploma Location: College and
Level 5 Diploma and procedures of your workplace is designed to be assessed in your Workplace
as informed by current legislation, workplace as you undertake your Awarding body: City & Guilds
Assistant Practitioners have the relevant codes of conduct and normal work role. The evidence
skills and experience in a service standards for the sector. must at all times reflect the policies
particular area of clinical practice. and procedures of your workplace
Although they are not currently The programme includes academic as informed by current legislation,
registered practitioners they have and work-based practice modules the relevant codes of conduct and
a higher level of skill through designed to cover a range of skills service standards for the sector.
their experience and training and knowledge required by support
and work across both the NHS staff working in health and social care. Progression Opportunities
and other areas of healthcare The programme structure includes Having completed the Level 5
services. Assistant practitioners core modules as well as specialist Diploma, learners may then progress
can become members of the modules. The work based modules on to Undergraduate healthcare
Assistant Practitioner (Health) | Level 5 Diploma
Royal College of Nursing (RCN) are designed to allow you to apply profession programmes. Progression
or the professional association your learning to your work context routes include: Nursing Degree
for their specialisms. and your individual learning needs. (entry point Year 2) BSc Health and
Social Care Management (Level
As an Assistant Practitioner you’ll The content may include 6) or Top-up Degrees relating to
always work under the direction the following areas: Healthcare Professions (Level 6).
of a health professional, such as • Study Skills and Lifelong
a Registered Nurse, Dietician or Learning
Physiotherapist. However, your level • Anatomy, Physiology and
of training and experience means Psychology of Health
you can often work alone without • The Research Process
supervision. You’ll carry out agreed • Developing Practice
procedures, referring to a professional • Health Promotion
for guidance when necessary. • Management and Leadership in
Health & Social Care
Description • Management of Long Term
This competency-based Diploma Conditions across the Lifespan.
is designed to be assessed in your
workplace as you undertake your
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34 35Entry Requirements
Primary Care and Health • Aged 18+
Management Type: Level 5 Certificate
Level 5 Certificate/Diploma (Subject to validation) Attendance: Part-time
Location: Workplace
These qualifications allow you This specialist qualification Modules may include: Attendance may not be required as Awarding body: City & Guilds
to learn and develop the skills contributes knowledge and • Managing medical ethics and the qualification can be delivered
required for employment and/ understanding towards the related legal requirements in a primary within your workplace. The awarding
or career progression in general Level 5 in Management whilst care and health environment body recommends 7-10 hours of
Primary Care and Health Management | Level 5 Certificate/Diploma
practice and related organisations. containing additional skills and • Developing and leading teams to independent study per week.
With the Certificate you will gain knowledge which go beyond the achieve organisational goals and
the essential knowledge and scope of the National Occupational objectives Progression Opportunities
understanding required to ensure Standards (NOS). They provide • Developing critical thinking This qualification is accepted as an
the efficient delivery of patient valuable accreditation of skills • Managing information and entry requirement to a number of HE
and community services as well and knowledge for candidates, communication in a primary care programmes. Alternatively, students
as develop key transferable skills without requiring or proving and health environment. may progress into employment as
in communication, resource occupational competence. They a practice manager within primary
and financial management. The have also been mapped to the NHS Teaching and Assessment care or a health related environment.
Diploma offers candidates the Knowledge and Skills Framework. There are no examinations on this They can go on to qualifications
opportunity to broaden their programme. The qualification will offered by the Institute of Leadership
understanding of management To attain the Level 5 Certificate be gained through one-to-one and Management (ILM).
theory and techniques, and apply in Primary Care and Health assessment in your workplace
these to meet the challenges Management, you need to achieve using a range of methods including
of initiating and implementing 22 credits from the mandatory units. observation of normal work activities
change and quality improvement. to confirm your competence. Your
To attain the Level 5 Diploma understanding of the underpinning
in Primary Care and Health knowledge could be assessed in
Management, you need to the form of questions, professional
achieve 38 credits from both discussions, projects, reflective
mandatory and optional credits. accounts or workbooks. You will
be supported throughout your
course by qualified assessors.
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36 37Entry Requirements
Sports Science with • A minimum of 48 UCAS tariff points
from a full Level 3 qualification
Sports Coaching Education in a relevant subject area
• At least four GCSEs at grade 4
“I come from Essex and considered universities Foundation Degree and above including English and
maths, or Level 2 equivalent.
much closer to home. But the lower tuition fees
The course is designed to provide Teaching and learning may take a
at UCS drew me here, and I’m really enjoying it. students with a conceptual variety of forms including lectures, Mature applicants with relevant experience
understanding of both the Sports workshops, tutorials and practical who do not have the stated entry
The teaching is great and the facilities are
Sports Science with Sports Coaching Education | Foundation Degree
Science and Sports Coaching environments. Lectures allow requirements are encouraged to apply.
excellent. I will definitely stay on for the industries. Students will gain main theories to be introduced,
BSc (Hons) top-up year and then may look the knowledge and experiences with workshops and practical
Type: Foundation Degree
underpinning the various environments allowing for the
for a Masters degree elsewhere. I’m thoroughly disciplines of Sports Science; contextual application of these UCAS Code: C605
enjoying my time at UCS and feel the course is whilst also developing their theories. Tutorials and one-to- Institution code: O66
preparing me well for my next steps.” appreciation and understanding ones provide students with the Attendance: Full-time
of the complex and diverse nature opportunity to access regular Location: Taunton
Liam Fage, Sports Science with Sports Coaching Education
of the coaching environment. academic/personal support from Awarding body: Oxford Brookes
Foundation Degree University
This interdisciplinary approach the programme leader, ensuring
enables students to gain a breadth the health and wellbeing of all our
and depth of knowledge in both students is facilitated throughout There may be the opportunity to study
disciplines which they can utilise the duration of their programme. our full-time courses on a part-time
to negotiate the challenges basis, please contact us to discuss.
within these industries. Ensuring students develop the skills
required within industry, assessments
Throughout the course students on the programme adopt many
will be expected to undertake forms, encouraging a diverse and
various work placements providing contemporary approach. These
them with the vital experience and assessment methods include
skills required in this sector. traditional essays, laboratory
reports, presentations, screencasts,
Teaching and Assessment podcasts and practical deliveries.
Providing students with an
exceptional teaching, learning
and assessment experience is
at the heart of the programme
and underpins all learning
outcomes within our modules.
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38 39Students will undertake Progression Opportunities
compulsory (c) and elective (e) On completion of this course, you can
modules which may include: continue to the BSc (Hons) Applied
Year 1 Sports Science and Coaching
• Academic & Research Top-up at University Centre Somerset.
Enhancement (c) Alternatively, you can choose to
• Exercise Physiology & Anatomy (c) continue at Oxford Brookes
Sports Science with Sports Coaching Education | Foundation Degree
• The Sport and Exercise University or other universities.
Practitioner (c)
• Skill in Sport: Learning & Career Progression
Mechanics (c) Through the various experiences
• Sociology of Sport (c) provided on the programme, students
• Coaching: Theory to Practice 1 (c) will not only gain industry specific
• Nutrition (e) skills but develop specific graduate
• Measurement & Meaning (e) attributes throughout their duration
• Effective Coaching Practice (e). being academic & research literacy,
critical self-awareness and personal
Year 2 literacy, digital and information
• Principles of Training (c) literacy and active citizenship.
• Applied Sport & Exercise
Physiology (c) Students can progress into a
• Research Methods (c) variety of careers within the
• Sports Development (c) sport industry including sports
• Sports Psychology (c) development or coaching, PE
• Coaching: Theory to Practice 2 (c) teaching, sports science support,
• Motivating Health Behaviour (e) leisure and recreation management
• Global & Cultural Studies (e) or working for county sports
• Sports Biomechanics (e). partnerships, to name but a few.
We may also be able to offer
the opportunity of a number of
internships with Yeovil Town Women
FC or Taunton Town FC. These will
enable you to contextualize your
learning, gain valuable experiences
and to stand out from other graduates
due to bespoke opportunities
this elite environment provides.
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40 41Entry Requirements
Applied Sports Science • Applicants must have gained 240
credits from a Foundation Degree,
and Coaching HND or equivalent Level 5 qualification
in an appropriate discipline
“I love the family feel of UCS. I think I would have BSc (Hons) Top-up • GCSE mathematics, English language
and science at minimum grade
felt overwhelmed in a bigger university setting,
The BSc (Hons) Applied Sports the programme leader, ensuring 4 or C. Other equivalent Level 2
but knew I could get a good degree here. Science and Coaching degree has the health and wellbeing of all our qualifications may be considered
So it made sense to stay on after my time been designed to supplement the students is facilitated throughout
knowledge and skills developed the duration of their programme. Mature applicants with relevant
at Bridgwater & Taunton College.
through previous studies into sport experience who do not have the stated
The teachers are really helpful and easy to get science and coaching with a wider Should students require additional entry requirements are encouraged to
appreciation and understanding learning support, this can be apply and will be considered based
along with. With a top-up year now available of the role these disciplines play facilitated and supported through the on experience during an interview.
at UCS, I have a clear progression route that in the industry. Students will UCS learning support team, allowing
Applied Sports Science and Coaching | BSc (Hons) Top-up
will help build firm foundations for my career.” develop further skills relevant to appropriate learning strategies to
Type: Bachelors Degree
the wider aspects of working as be implemented and academic
Rebecca Smith, Sports Science with Sports Coaching Education UCAS Code: C607
a sports scientist and/or coach. support arrangements to be made.
Foundation Degree Institution code: O66
Teaching and Assessment Students are expected to engage Attendance: Full-time
Providing students with an with independent learning Location: Taunton
exceptional teaching, learning through our Virtual Learning Awarding body: Oxford Brookes
and assessment experience is Environment, which provides University
at the heart of the programme additional support and information
and underpins all learning on their academic programme There may be the opportunity to study
outcomes within our modules. and personal development. our full-time courses on a part-time
basis, please contact us to discuss.
Teaching and learning may take a Ensuring students develop the
variety of forms from lectures, lab skills required within industry,
based work, workshops, tutorials assessments on the programme
or practical environments. Lectures adopt many forms, encouraging a
allow main theories to be studied, diverse and contemporary approach.
whilst workshops and practical
environments allow for the contextual These assessment methods
application of these theories. Tutorials include traditional essays, a
and one-to-ones provide students dissertation, laboratory reports,
with the opportunity to access regular presentations, screencasts,
academic/personal support from podcasts and practical deliveries.
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42 43Students will undertake two Career Progression
compulsory (c) and three elective (e) Through the various experiences
modules. The modules may include: provided on the programme, students
• Dissertation (c) will not only gain industry specific
• Sport Coaching Pedagogy (c) skills but develop specific graduate
• Multi-disciplinary approaches in attributes throughout their duration
Sports Science (c) being academic & research literacy,
• Sports & Exercise Enterprise (e) critical self-awareness and personal
• Optimising Human Performance (e) literacy, digital and information
• Laboratory and Field Based literacy and active citizenship.
Testing (e)
• Managing Coaching Students can progress into a
Complexities (e). variety of careers within the
Applied Sports Science and Coaching | BSc (Hons) Top-up
sport industry including sports
Progression Opportunities development or coaching, PE
You can apply for a post graduate teaching, sports science support,
degree (MSc / MA) at a wide leisure and recreation management
range of institutions with support or working for county sports
given to enable you to progress partnerships, to name but a few.
to a suitable programme.
We may also be able to offer
the opportunity of a number of
internships with Yeovil Town Women
FC or Taunton Town FC. These will
enable you to contextualize your
learning, gain valuable experiences
and to stand out from other graduates
due to bespoke opportunities
this elite environment provides.
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44 45Entry Requirements
Public Services and • You will require a minimum of 48
UCAS tariff points from a full Level 3
Criminology qualification in a relevant subject area
• At least four GCSEs at grades 4
Foundation Degree and above, including maths and
English, or Level 2 equivalent.
This course is designed for Teaching and Assessment
students who want to work in The course is delivered using Mature applicants with relevant experience
“The social and study spaces at UCS are great. public services and for those who various methods, including who do not have the stated entry
have an interest in entering the lectures, seminars, presentations requirements are encouraged to apply.
I particularly like the Learning Resource Centre. world of criminology and related and practicals. Assessment
Our teachers are always really helpful and give public service employment. will be through assignments
Type: Foundation Degree
loads of support with assignments. or essays, portfolios, practical
UCAS Code: L437
It will allow you to understand how assessments and presentations.
It’s great that I’ve been able to study for a society functions, how criminals are Institution code: O66
conditioned to behave and the role of Progression Opportunities Attendance: Full-time
foundation degree without moving away from
public services in a changing society. Upon successful completion of Location: Taunton
Public Services and Criminology | Foundation Degree
home. I’m really interested in the Criminology It will also look at how public services this course you can top-up to a Awarding body: University of Plymouth
aspects of my course, and hope to move can use this same information to be full Honours Degree by studying
more effective in the fight against the BSc (Hons) Top-up Public There may be the opportunity to study
on to a BA (Hons) top-up after I graduate
crime. You will finish with relevant Services at Exeter College, BSc our full-time courses on a part-time
from UCS.” theoretical and practical knowledge (Hons) Community & Public basis, please contact us to discuss.
Tilly Darvin, Public Services and Criminology that enables you to progress to a Services Management (City
Foundation Degree relevant final year top-up degree. College Plymouth), or BSc (Hons)
Emergency Sector Management &
The modules studied may include: Interoperability (Cornwall College).
• Introduction to the Criminal Please note that there is a deadline
Justice System for progression applications and
• The Mind of a Criminal places may be subject to availability.
• Victims, Victimology &
Restorative Justice Alternative options are available
• Organisational Performance & with other universities. Many
Change of our students have taken up
• Ethics in the Balance. employment in the public services
sector including the Police, Fire and
Ambulance Services, HM Forces,
HM Prison Service and outdoor
education and activity centres.
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