Health and Social Care
University of Central LancashireUndergraduate FdA Full-time 2 Years HealthSocial work, childhood, and youth studies
A-Level Entry
See entry requirements
UCAS Points
72 points
About this course
Course OverviewSimulated learning experience is provided for health students within contemporary skills laboratories including a community flat and counselling and consultation rooms. This programme can lead to a wide variety of other courses and studies, including Social Work, Community and Social Care, Nursing, Midwifery, Physiotherapy, Operating Department Practice and Sports Therapy. There’s opportunity for international travel and work experience, including volunteering in countries such as Zambia and Kenya. Placement opportunities allow you to apply your skills and knowledge in an area of practice that interests you, providing a firm basis for your future career. You will focus on your personal and professional development throughout the course and will integrate your skills and knowledge in academic and work-based settings. Optional modules explore long-term conditions, end of life care, mental health, and rehabilitation practice.
Keen to work in youth justice, NHS trusts, private hospitals, children's services, social services, family centres or children's homes? Our two-year FdA Health and Social Care programme is for you.
Why study with us
What you'll do
Future Careers
Our FdA Health and Social Care offers a clear pathway of opportunities and in 2019, 97% of the course went on to employment or further studies.
Entry Requirements
A-Level Grades See entry requirements
UCAS Tariff Points 72 points
BTEC MMP
Career Prospects
Graduates from this course typically go into the following occupations. Click through for salaries, employment rates and other UK degrees that lead there:
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Course Details
- Qualification
- Foundation Degree in Arts - FdA
- Study Mode
- Full-time
- Duration
- 2 Years
- Start Date
- 2025
- Academic Year
- 2025
- Campus / Location
- Preston
- Scheme
- Undergraduate
- Subjects
- Health, Social work, childhood, and youth studies