Free Foundation Degree in Health and Social Care in Liverpool. Classes run at Hugh Baird College University Centre. This full-time daytime course runs over 96 weeks and gives you a solid grounding in health and social care practice, policy, and professional values. You'll study topics that prepare you for working directly with people in care settings, as well as developing the academic skills needed for higher-level study. The optional Integrated Foundation Entry year means you can join even if you don't yet meet the standard degree entry requirements.
Who this course is for
https://hughbaird.ac.uk/our-courses/sta:College
Entry requirements
https://www.hughbaird.ac.uk/entry-requirements
What you will learn
You'll explore the principles and values that underpin health and social care practice.
You'll examine how health and social care services are organised and delivered in the UK.
You'll develop an understanding of safeguarding, legislation, and duty of care.
You'll study human development across the lifespan and its relevance to care practice.
You'll analyse the social, cultural, and economic factors that affect health and wellbeing.
You'll build academic research and critical thinking skills relevant to care settings.
You'll reflect on professional practice and your own development as a care practitioner.
How you will learn
You'll learn through classroom-based sessions at Hugh Baird College University Centre, combining taught input with discussion, case studies, and independent study. Assessment methods at foundation degree level typically include written assignments, reflective journals, presentations, and research projects. Full-time daytime attendance means you progress through the course alongside a cohort, with structured contact time throughout the week.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Hugh Baird College University Centre will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Care assistant: support people with daily living in residential or home settings.
Support worker: work with adults with learning disabilities or mental health needs.
Healthcare assistant: assist clinical staff in NHS or private healthcare settings.
Community care worker: deliver care and support in people's own homes.
Senior care assistant: take on a lead role within a care team.
Residential support worker: provide overnight or live-in care in residential settings.
What you could study next
BSc (Hons) Health and Social Care: a top-up degree that builds directly on a foundation degree, taking you to full honours level in one further year.
BSc (Hons) Nursing or Social Work: if you want to move into a regulated profession, a full undergraduate degree in nursing or social work is the route to registration with the NMC or Social Work England.
Level 5 Diploma in Leadership for Health and Social Care: a work-based qualification for those moving into supervisory or management roles.
