HE in Health, Wellbeing and Social Care course in Middlesbrough. Classes run full-time during the day at Middlesbrough College. The course runs for one year and covers the same content as the first year of a Foundation Degree in Health, Care and Social Care. Tuition fees are £8,500 per year, though student finance is available and fees may be lower for eligible learners. You'll study with a strong vocational focus, including work experience and placements. The programme suits those looking to develop a career in health, social care, or public health, and leads into professional study or employment.
Who this course is for
This programme will be of specific interest to you if you are seeking to develop or advance your career in the field of health, social care or public health. The course content matches that of the first year of the Fd Health, Care and Social Care. It has been designed to enhance student employability, providing excellent outcomes in either employment or progression to professional study. There is a significant vocational focus to the programme and a range of work experiences and/or placement settings are available to you for development of learning in practice. Click here for programme specification. This programme is validated by the Open University. For information on the OU regulations, fee information, refunds and payment details including annual increases, and accessibility statement please see our Essential Information page.
Entry requirements
You must have achieved an appropriate Level 3 qualification (NVQ3, BTEC Award, A Level, Access to HE Diploma or relevant T Level) which demonstrates strong performance in a relevant subject. You are also required to have GCSE passes at grade 4 (C) or equivalent in English and maths. Related work experience is preferable but not essential. Acceptance for the programme conditional upon a successful Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS check) and interview.
What you will learn
You'll explore the principles of health, wellbeing and social care practice.
You'll develop knowledge of public health and its role in communities.
You'll build understanding of safeguarding and duty of care responsibilities.
You'll gain experience through work placements in health or social care settings.
You'll study how to support individuals with diverse needs.
You'll develop skills in communication and professional practice relevant to care roles.
How you will learn
Learning is classroom based, full-time during the day at Middlesbrough College. The programme combines taught sessions with work experience and placement activity. Assessment methods are not fully specified in the source data, but the vocational focus of the course means practical and academic elements are both central to how you are assessed. The college will confirm full assessment details at interview.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Middlesbrough College will confirm anything else you need before you start. You will need to complete an Enhanced DBS check as a condition of acceptance onto the programme.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Care assistant: support people in residential or community settings
Healthcare support worker: assist clinical staff in NHS or private care
Social care worker: help individuals with daily living and wellbeing
Community health worker: deliver health support in local settings
Mental health support worker: work alongside people with mental health needs
Domiciliary care worker: provide care in people's own homes
What you could study next
Foundation Degree in Health, Care and Social Care: this HE in Health, Wellbeing and Social Care qualification matches the first year, so you may be able to progress directly into year two.
BSc (Hons) in Health and Social Care: a full undergraduate degree for those aiming for senior or specialist roles.
Professional qualifications in nursing, social work, or occupational therapy: for those moving into regulated health professions.
