Health and Social Care - Foundation Degree

Course Code: SM1HE111
UCAS Code: L510

Next available course:

Start Date	Location	Duration
09/09/2019	University Centre	2 Years	Apply

Qualification Obtained

FdA in Health and Social Care

Assessment Methods

Coursework

Most courses are assessed via a combination of coursework and exams – the percentage weighting of each of these is outlined below. Coursework might range from written tasks and assignments to the collation of a portfolio of evidence based around a work placement. Coursework differs from exams in that it is usually non-timed and carried out independently.

Exam

Exams are formal, timed written assessments, carried out in a controlled environment and overseen by one or more invigilators. They assess your grasp of the theory and underpinning knowledge related to your chosen career area. The opposite of practicals, they require you to set out your practical understanding within an academic context. Some courses have no exams – the exam/coursework ratio is outlined below.

Practical

Practical assessments identify your technical ability to apply theory to hands-on tasks in your chosen career area. They can be timed or non-timed and involve observation of your practical skills and competencies, either in a work-based environment or a dedicated College setting that closely resembles the workplace. Practical work-based assessments are supported and carried out by a trained assessor.

Assessment Method	Level 4	Level 5
Coursework	77	84
Exam	0	4
Practical	23	12

Course Structure

Level 4 Modules

Title	Code	Credits	Options
Academic and Digital Literacy Humanities	SM4MD138	20	Mandatory
Safeguarding	SM4MD142	20	Mandatory
Quality Assurance	SM4MD140	20	Mandatory
Social Policy	SM4MD143	20	Mandatory
Legal and Ethical Issues	SM4MD139	20	Mandatory
Reflective Practice Health Socal Care	SM4MD141	20	Mandatory

Level 5 Modules

Title	Code	Credits	Options
Risk and Prevention	SM5MD198	20	Optional (most common)
Strategies Policy and Practice	SM5MD200	20	Optional
Learning Disability	SM5MD195	20	Optional
Developing a Resilient Workforce	SM5MD192	20	Mandatory
Substance Misuse	SM5MD197	20	Optional
Therapy and Intervention	SM5MD202	20	Optional
Children and Families	SM5MD194	20	Optional (most common)
Theory Policy and Practice	SM5MD201	20	Optional
Stigma and Intervention	SM5MD199	20	Optional (most common)
Ageing Health and Wellbeing	SM5MD193	20	Optional
Work Based Research Project	SM5MD191	20	Mandatory
Mental Health	SM5MD196	20	Optional (most common)

Teaching and Learning Methods

Scheduled Learning

Scheduled time relates to the time you spend in directed study with the guidance and support of our academic tutors. Scheduled learning can take a variety of forms and will vary from one course to the next, but may include lectures, seminars, tutorials, project supervision, demonstrations, studio or workshop time, fieldwork and external visits.

Independent Study

Higher education courses rely on students undertaking work outside of formal, scheduled sessions and this is generally categorised as independent study. Independent study might include preparation for scheduled sessions, follow-up work, wider reading or practice, completion of assessment tasks and revision.

Placement

Many of the degree programmes at B&FC incorporate opportunities for work placements to provide you with the opportunity to link your studies to relevant professional practice in a real work environment. Our programme teams are able to offer support in securing an appropriate work placement where it forms part of your programme, and will work closely with you during the placement to ensure that the opportunity allows you to develop personally, professionally and academically.

Learning Method	Level 4	Level 5
Scheduled	920	824
Independent	280	280
Placement	0	96
Total	1200	1200

Expert Tutors

All staff involved in the delivery of higher education courses within the College are approved to teach the subjects and modules they deliver. The approval process ensures that staff delivering a given programme are appropriately qualified and, where appropriate, possess relevant technical and industrial experience and professional practice.