Health and Wellbeing FD
Leeds City College
Key Course Facts
Student Reviews
Below you can see course specific reviews for 10 graduates of Health and Wellbeing FD at Leeds City College for each of the survey questions in comparison to the average for all UK degree courses in Health Sciences (Non-Specific).
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Salary
Salary of all UK Graduates of
| 15 months after graduation | 3 years after graduation | 5 years after graduation | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median salary | £26587 | £25499 | £28607 |
| 25-75 percentile range | £25118 - £29741 | £18108 - £32192 | £20919 - £36652 |
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Course Description
Do you aspire to join this rapidly expanding workforce? Our programme offers the necessary skills required to support the prevention of poor health and help to tackle inequalities amongst local people and communities that are sustainable and inclusive. The Health and Wellbeing workforce is informed by the wider social determinants of health, such as the social, cultural, political, economic, commercial and environmental factors that shape the conditions in which people are born, grow, live, work and age. The broad purpose of this occupation is to work in partnership with those individuals and their communities to identify and address health and wellbeing needs to improve overall health. This exciting programme will ensure you are industry relevant and employable by embracing the priorities of the Leeds City Council ‘Leeds 2030: Shaping our best city ambition’, which is focused towards a community driven, strength based and asset-based approach. Health services have moved towards delivering intervention and social prescribing based on a knowledgeable and qualified health workforce to support society with the tools to empower them to make positive changes to their health and wellbeing. This course focuses on the health and wellbeing of individuals and groups, their assets around them and how these can be shaped into a holistic support mechanism, embracing the sustainability agenda, that meets their individual needs. Combining science and wellbeing, this foundation degree increases your knowledge allowing you to use new therapies and developments to tackle existing healthcare issues. Deepen your understanding of anatomy and physiology, explore the legal aspects of healthcare and develop your communication and interpersonal skills ready for progression. This course has been designed in consultation with health and wellbeing stakeholders to allow you to develop the relevant skills and knowledge needed to fulfil job roles that support health and wellbeing. Our selection of modules support your personal and professional development. Alongside exploring concepts of health and wellbeing you will study complementary therapies identifying alternative approaches to conventional medicine. You will also study topics such as anatomy, physiology, nutrition, emotional wellbeing, mental wellbeing and more. With this foundation degree, you will acquire the specialist knowledge which will allow you to pursue a particular health and wellbeing specialism or progress on to a top-up degree or relevant employment.
Jobs & Career Perspectives
15 months after graduation, graduates of this course were asked about what they do and, if they are working, about their current job and their perspectives.
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Current jobs
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Jobs of graduates of this course (15 months after graduation)
Example below based on all graduates of Health and Wellbeing FD at Leeds City College
| 50% | Skilled trades occupations |
| 20% | Teaching Professionals |
| 15% | Quality and Regulatory Professionals |
| 5% | Welfare and housing associate professionals |
| 5% | Legal professionals |
| 5% | Administrative occupations |
Entry Requirements / Admissions
Costs
Tuition Fees Health and Wellbeing FD
| England UK | £8745 | year 1 |
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| Northern Ireland | £8745 | year 1 |
| Scotland | £8745 | year 1 |
| Wales | £8745 | year 1 |
Additional fee information
Fees are charged per academic year
As part of this course, you will be required to have an enhanced DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) check and will be expected to pay any fees associated with this. Fees are to be confirmed.
Average student cost of living in the UK
| Rent | £518 |
| Water, gas electricity, internet (at home) | £50 |
| Supermarket shopping | £81 |
| Clothing | £35 |
| Eating out | £33 |
| Alcohol | £27 |
| Takeaways / food deliveries | £30 |
| Going out / entertainment (excl.alcohol, food) | £24 |
| Holidays and weekend trips | £78 |
| Transport within city | £17 |
| Self-care / sports | £20 |
| Stationary / books | £13 |
| Mobile phone / internet | £13 |
| Cable TV / streaming | £7 |
| Insurance | £51 |
| Other | £95 |
| Average student cost of living | £1092 |
London costs approx 34% more than average, mainly due to rent being 67% higher than average of other cities. For students staying in student halls, costs of water, gas, electricity, wifi are generally included in the rental. Students in smaller cities where accommodation is in walking/biking distance transport costs tend to be significantly smaller.
How to apply
Application deadline:
January 1, 2025
This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.
Possible Entry Points:
- year 1 (Default entry point)
About Leeds City College
Leeds City College is the largest provider of further education courses in the English city of Leeds, where roughly 25,000 students work towards A-level, BTEC and vocational qualifications. The college delivers their programmes from three campus sites: Printworks, Park Lane, and Quarry Hill, with each location providing specialist facilities and a vibrant and internationally diverse learning environment.
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Student composition of Leeds City College
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Total number of students enrolled at Leeds City College by level Academic year - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on February 2022
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- postgraduates:
- Total:
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