Health and Social Care CertHE
Teesside University
Key Course Facts
Salary
Salary of all UK Graduates of
15 months after graduation | 3 years after graduation | 5 years after graduation | |
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Median salary | £25139 | £24753 | £28961 |
25-75 percentile range | £21871 - £30502 | £18376 - £32529 | £21291 - £39327 |
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Course Description
Note: Due to the course delivery location and visa restrictions, this course is NOT available to international students requiring a Student Visa. Location: This is an award of Teesside University delivered in partnership with Redcar and Cleveland College (campus code 6, call 01642 473132 for more information on this course) and Stockton Riverside College (campus code 3, call 01642 865400 for more information on this course) and local health and social care employers. Course overview: The philosophy of the course is to develop a comprehensive knowledge of care, the care sector and concepts surrounding health and wellbeing. Developing underpinning knowledge, understanding and skills for success/enhancement in employment, future study or career advancement is also a feature of the course. Professional and key transferable skills are embedded into the modules to enhance employability and facilitate lifelong learning and the majority of the academic team have industry experience to enhance and integrate professional skills. The concept of introduce, emphasise, advance, is utilised. The focus is on emphasise, to encourage progressive learning, allowing for a gradual change in teaching strategies that decrease the degree of support needed, leading to independent learners. There is significant vocational focus to the course and a range of work experiences and/or placement settings are available to you for development of learning in practice, such as working with older people, children and adults with learning disabilities, physical disabilities, mental health issues and substance misuse issues. You are required to complete 100 hours placement in a health and social care setting environment. After the course: On successful completion of the course you can apply to the second year of the FdSc Health, Wellbeing and Social Support or seek employment in social care. There may also be an opportunity to access relevant pre-registration health or social work programmes. The course may lead to eligibility for professional registration.
Entry Requirements / Admissions
Costs
Tuition Fees Health and Social Care CertHE
England UK | £6150 | year 1 |
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Northern Ireland | £6150 | year 1 |
Scotland | £6150 | year 1 |
Wales | £6150 | year 1 |
Ireland | £6150 | 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)
University Rankings
Positions of Teesside University in top UK and global rankings.
Rankings of Teesside University in related subject specific rankings.
Social Studies & Humanities
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- #11
- #14
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- Social Work
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The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
[Published 09 September, 2023]
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- #34
- #40
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- Social Work
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CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
[Published 08 June, 2023]
See all 18 university rankings of Teesside University
About Teesside University
Founded in 1929, Teesside University is located in the large town of Middlesbrough, North Yorkshire, England. Teeside invests significantly in research, and in its themed research centres for: Sustainable Engineering, Social Innovation, Biosciences, Public Health, Digital Innovation, Rehabilitation, Applied Psychological Science and Culture and Creativity. For students who are keen on sports, there is also a wide variety of modern installations to satisfy your exercise needs.
List of 220 Bachelor and Master Courses from Teesside University - Course Catalogue
Student composition of Teesside University
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Total number of students enrolled at Teesside University by level Academic year 2021/22 - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on February 2022
- undergraduates:
- 10750
- postgraduates:
- 6270
- Total:
- 17020
Where is this programme taught
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Ranking publishers
The University League Tables
- Published:
- 08 June, 2023
The Guardian News and Media Limited
- Published:
- 09 September, 2023