HealthCare Play Specialism FD
NESCOT North East Surrey College of Technology
Key Course Facts
Student Reviews
Below you can see course specific reviews of 15 graduates of HealthCare Play Specialism FD and other courses in Allied Health at NESCOT North East Surrey College of Technology for each of the survey questions in comparison to the average for all UK degree courses in Allied Health.
Primarily based on data from undergraduate degree students.
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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 | £25528 | £20099 | £20647 |
| 25-75 percentile range | £22764 - £29792 | £11919 - £26726 | £11972 - £29300 |
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Course Description
Nescot is pleased to work with the University of West London, in delivering the Foundation Degree in Healthcare Play Specialism. The course is designed for individuals wishing to study for a career as a registered Health Play Specialist. This degree supports the development of professional competencies in the field of therapeutic play for children and young people in hospital and community healthcare settings. Successful completion of the programme leads to registration with the Healthcare Play Specialist Education Trust (HPSET).
This is a two-year part-time course. It runs one day a week at Nescot. Students are required to undertake a 200-hour hospital placement in year one and year two of the course. It is an expectation that work placements with a registered Health Play specialist have been arranged prior to enrolment on the programme.
Module titles at Level 4 (Year 1):
Using Evidence in Health & Social Care
SEARCH for Health
Child Development
Children and Young People: Policy & Practice
Play & Recreation
Reflective Skills & Practice Assessment
Module titles at Level 5 (Year 2): Children and Young People: Leadership & Management
Health in Children & Young People
The Child, Family & Society
Enhancing Resilience in Children & Young People
Investigating Resources & Practice Assessment
Assessment is through a combination of academic essays, literature reviews, written reports, folder of evidence and exercises through the College's Virtual Learning Environment.
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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Jobs of graduates of this course (15 months after graduation)
Example below based on all graduates of HealthCare Play Specialism FD at NESCOT North East Surrey College of Technology
| 40% | Artistic, literary and media occupations |
| 20% | Elementary occupations |
| 20% | Managers, directors and senior officials |
| 10% | Science, engineering and technology associate professionals |
| 10% | Business and public service associate professionals |
Entry Requirements / Admissions
Costs
Tuition Fees HealthCare Play Specialism FD
| England UK | £7500 | year 1 |
|---|---|---|
| Northern Ireland | £7500 | year 1 |
| Scotland | £7500 | year 1 |
| Wales | £7500 | year 1 |
| EU | £8000 | year 1 |
| International | £8000 | year 1 |
| Ireland | £8000 | year 1 |
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 NESCOT North East Surrey College of Technology
The North East Surrey College of Technology (NESCOT) is an institution that provides both further education and higher education, located in the English county of Surrey.
Student composition of NESCOT North East Surrey College of Technology
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Total number of students enrolled at NESCOT North East Surrey College of Technology by level Academic year - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on February 2022
- undergraduates:
- postgraduates:
- Total:
- 0
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