Health & Social Care (Mental Health Pathway) with Foundation Year FdA
Course Overview - Health & Social Care (Mental Health Pathway) with Foundation Year FdA
Are you interested in a career in Health and Social Care, but lack the formal qualifications to apply for a degree?
The Health and Social Care Foundation Year course is a great stepping stone that will support you to develop the academic writing, research and presentation skills needed for degree level study. This programme is focused on developing a range of skills for you to take into the workplace in order to enhance the patient/service user experience. The aim of the programme is to allow you to develop the skills, knowledge and confidence required to be a successful, c...
Are you interested in a career in Health and Social Care, but lack the formal qualifications to apply for a degree?<br/><br/>The Health and Social Care Foundation Year course is a great stepping stone that will support you to develop the academic writing, research and presentation skills needed for degree level study. This programme is focused on developing a range of skills for you to take into the workplace in order to enhance the patient/service user experience. The aim of the programme is to allow you to develop the skills, knowledge and confidence required to be a successful, caring and resilient health and social care professional.
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Course Details
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Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
3 Years
Start Date
07/09/2026
Campus
Main Site
Application Details
14 January
Application deadline
Provider Details
Codes/info
Course Code
MH74
Institution Code
O10
Points of Entry
Foundation
Entry Requirements
UCAS Tariff
64
· BTEC Extended Diploma: MPP · BTEC Diploma: MM · International Baccalaureate Diploma: Pass including 64 points from Higher Level Subjects · T Level: P (D or E) · Pass Access Course: 64 UCAS points · IELTS: 6.0 with no Component lower than 5.5 · GCSEs: 5 at grade C/4 including Maths and English or equivalent (or a view to obtaining these before progressing to Year 1 FdA Health and Social Care) · All students must be prepared to undergo and prove they have an enhanced DBS suitable to work with vulnerable adults and children. Mature students may present a more varied profile of achievement that is likely to include extensive work experience (paid and/or unpaid) and/or achievement of a range of professional qualifications in their work sector. Please contact our friendly team if you are unsure if you meet the criteria.
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Fees and funding
| Region | Costs | Academic Year | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| EU, England, Northern Ireland, Scotland, Wales, Republic of Ireland | £5,760 | 2026/27 | Year 1 |














































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