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BSc Health and Social Care Top Up in Hastings

Cost�8250.00 Please contact us for more details
Duration30 weeks
DeliveryClassroom based
Start21 Sep 2026
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
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About this course

Integrated Health, Social Care and Wellbeing BSc Top Up in Hastings. Classes run at East Sussex College Hastings Station Plaza Campus, full-time during the day. This one-year Level 6 course builds on previous study up to Level 5 in a related subject. You'll explore leadership in health and social care, international healthcare systems, and how to plan and implement change in your workplace. The course runs for 30 weeks and includes a work placement of around 12 hours per week. Entry requires a minimum of 64 UCAS points from a relevant Level 3 qualification.

Who this course is for

This one-year BSc (Hons) Integrated Health, Social Care and Wellbeing (Top-Up) is designed for anyone who has previously studied a relevant / related subject, up to Level 5. The course is designed to expands upon your current knowledge and understanding of the health, social care, and wellbeing sector, by now considering the industry from a different perspective. The modules are designed for you to reflect on your own leadership styles and qualities and review your current practice. Explore international healthcare and consider how we could implement positive changes in your own area of practice. This final year will prepare you to adapt to the ongoing changes happening in this dynamic sector.

Entry requirements

Arranging work placement hours and reviewing student finance.,Minimum of 64 UCAS points (160 old system) from a BTEC Level 3 Diploma or Extended Diploma / A Levels / Foundation Diploma / Access Diploma in a related subject; if English is not your first language, an IELTS score of 6.5 with a 6 in writing; proof of qualifications; a satisfactory reference.

What you will learn

  • You'll examine leadership styles and their application in health and social care settings.
  • You'll plan and implement a change project within your own workplace.
  • You'll explore international healthcare systems and compare approaches to practice.
  • You'll conduct research involving service users and families.
  • You'll reflect critically on your current professional practice.
  • You'll develop skills to adapt to change in a dynamic health and social care sector.

How you will learn

You'll study through classroom-based sessions at the Hastings Station Plaza Campus. Modules are designed to connect theory with your own workplace experience. Assessment includes coursework, research projects, and a change management project set in your place of work. A work placement of around 12 hours per week supports your practical learning throughout the year.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. East Sussex College Hastings Station Plaza Campus will confirm anything else you need before you start. You will also need to arrange a work placement of around 12 hours per week and provide a copy of your Level 3 NVQ Certificate in Health and Social Care.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Care assistant, supporting people in residential or community settings.
  • Senior care worker, leading a small team in a care home or supported living service.
  • Health and wellbeing coordinator, planning support programmes for service users.
  • Social care team leader, managing day-to-day operations in a care setting.
  • Community support worker, helping people live independently.
  • Care manager, overseeing care delivery and staff in a residential service.

What you could study next

With a BSc (Hons) in Integrated Health, Social Care and Wellbeing, you could progress to a postgraduate qualification such as a Master's in Social Work, Public Health, or Healthcare Leadership. A PGCE or professional teaching qualification is an option if you want to move into education. Some graduates go on to pursue registration with professional bodies such as Social Work England, depending on their role and further study.

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