Newcastle College
Integrated Health, Social Care and Well-being (Top-up) BSc (Hons)
Newcastle College

Key Course Facts

Student Reviews

Below you can see course specific reviews of 25 graduates of Integrated Health, Social Care and Well-being (Top-up) BSc (Hons) and other courses in Management, Leadership at Newcastle College for each of the survey questions in comparison to the average for all UK degree courses in Management, Leadership.

Overall student satisfaction
56 /100
25 total respondents

Primarily based on data from undergraduate degree students.

The NSS is commissioned by the Office for Students

Salary

Salary of all UK Graduates of

  15 months after graduation 3 years after graduation 5 years after graduation
Median salary £26631 £25604 £29810
25-75 percentile range £22982 - £32251 £18978 - £33577 £21788 - £40778

Course Description

Do you have the drive and passion needed to work in our diverse sector with a wide range of career opportunities? Then the BSc in Integrated Health, Social Care and Well-Being may just be for you. This new level 6 Top-up degree will help you to develop an understanding of the principles and practices of Health, social care, and well-being in the twenty-first century. This course is suitable for those wanting to pursue a career in the health, social care, and well-being sector, working with children, young people, adults, and the elderly. You will study a range of subjects to prepare you for the diversity of opportunities within the health, social care and well-being sector, including Research theory and practice, developing strategies for health and well-being in the community, taking control - leading, managing and caring and the completion of a dissertation of your choice. You will also benefit from current industry expertise through our extensive range of guest speakers and lectures. The Level 6 BSc Integrated Health, Social Care and Well-Being degree is suitable for those wishing to progress into the health, social care and well-being sector, working in diverse community settings to provide a variety of health, social care and well-being related management, support and care. We hope that you will develop your skills and training and add to your knowledge base to develop as a confident, qualified professional. Students who successfully complete the BSc Integrated Health, Social Care and Well-Being could progress to a range of roles within the health, social care and well-being sector. Students interested in further study could apply for a Level 7 Masters qualification in a range of Health, Social Care and Well-Being related courses - such as Social Work, Healthcare Studies or Occupational Therapy - or apply for the NCG Level 7 teacher training course - PCGE Young People and Adults. On successful completion of this course, you could work in a variety of Health, Social care or Well-being related roles. Further study and specialist training will be required for some careers, such as social work, nursing, and teaching. For other roles you might go straight into employment and undertake further on the job training. Examples of such roles include Specialist behavioural support worker, Well-Being Coaches/Co-ordinators, Health Improvement Practitioners, Residential Care Manager, drugs and alcohol counsellors, Progression coaching, supported accommodation manager and a range of roles with the NHS. Further specialist training will be required for some careers, such as teaching. For other roles you might go straight into employment and undertake further on the job training. Examples of roles include career guidance practitioner, drugs worker, training and development officer, learning mentor, behaviour specialist, progression coach, counselling and support manager.

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.

Grading & Study Time

You will learn through lectures, directed reading and peer learning and your practical skills will be developed within our hospital simulation rooms. You will also benefit from guest lectures from industry professionals to enrich your studies. You will have the opportunity to take part in highly engaging and innovative assessment methods including delivering an awareness session, live briefs and critical discussions.

Entry Requirements / Admissions

Get advice on which foundation courses are best for you to still study Integrated Health, Social Care and Well-being (Top-up), BSc (Hons), if you do not meet the minimum requirements in terms of UCAS score, A levels, or English language requirements.

Costs

Tuition Fees Integrated Health, Social Care and Well-being (Top-up) BSc (Hons)

Channel Islands £9250 year 1
Ireland £9250 year 1
England UK £9250 year 1
Northern Ireland £9250 year 1
Scotland £9250 year 1
Wales £9250 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 Newcastle College

Newcastle College is a UK institution that delivers both further education and higher education courses and programmes, with their main campus location situated at Rye Hill, just a 10 minute walk from Newcastle’s vibrant city centre.

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