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Why choose this course?
The Dip HE Health and Social Wellbeing course explores how we can help people to live happier and healthier lives. You will learn about what impacts on the health and mental health of individuals, communities and societies, and about different solutions that can help to address established and emerging issues.
Alongside this, you will be supported to develop the skills and confidence that are important for working in the field of health and wellbeing. You will take part in work-based learning in an area of your own interest, gaining ‘real wo...
Why choose this course?<br/><br/>The Dip HE Health and Social Wellbeing course explores how we can help people to live happier and healthier lives. You will learn about what impacts on the health and mental health of individuals, communities and societies, and about different solutions that can help to address established and emerging issues.<br/><br/>Alongside this, you will be supported to develop the skills and confidence that are important for working in the field of health and wellbeing. You will take part in work-based learning in an area of your own interest, gaining ‘real world’ experience, and will develop your CV and other employability skills. <br/><br/>This course is ideal for those wishing to work in the field of health and social wellbeing, or who already work in the area but want to develop their knowledge to ensure that their practice is current and evidence-based. <br/><br/>This course:<br/><br/><br/>- Develops a rounded understanding of the health, mental health and wellbeing of individuals and communities<br/><br/><br/>- Involves 100 hours of work-based learning which you can tailor to your own area(s) of interest<br/><br/><br/>- Has strong links with local employers<br/><br/><br/>- Includes personal and professional development modules which help you develop a full CV and key skills for employability<br/><br/><br/>- Offers a peer mentor scheme, providing support from and to other students.<br/><br/><br/>*Is part of a subject area rated 2nd in the UK and 1st in Wales for satisfaction with teaching and satisfaction with the course in the Health Professions subject league tables, The Guardian University Guide 2022.<br/><br/>*Is part of a subject area rated 6th in the UK for teaching quality and 8th in the UK for student experience in the Subjects Allied to Medicine subject league tables, Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2022.<br/><br/>Foundation year: <br/><br/>A foundation year is available for students who may not meet the criteria for entry to the 2-year route. The foundation year introduces the student to the key study skills and foundational knowledge essential to successful completion of the Diploma .<br/>Please note, the foundation year can only be studied as a full time option. <br/><br/>Key course features:<br/>- This programme takes a cutting-edge approach to health and wellbeing, exploring how to help individuals and communities to lead happier and healthier lives <br/><br/><br/>- The programme teamwork with local employers to ensure that the content of the course is directly relevant to current practice in the sector. <br/><br/><br/>- To support you on your journey there is an established peer mentor scheme so that students already undertaking the programme can help you by sharing their knowledge and experience <br/><br/><br/>- Teaching is innovative and interactive, so you will learn through discussions, workshops, lectures, tutorials, case studies, online activities such as quizzes, and much more. <br/><br/><br/>- In year two of the programme, you will take part in work-based learning, which you tailor to your own area/s of interest, providing you with real-world experience.<br/><br/><br/>- When you complete your qualification, you have the opportunity to ‘top up’ to a degree (BSc Public Health and Wellbeing or BSc Mental Health and Wellbeing) <br/>
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Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
3 Years
Start Date
23/09/2024
Campus
Wrexham
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Course Code
207F
Institution Code
G53
Points of Entry
Foundation
UCAS Tariff48 72 Our general entry requirement for the foundation year is 48-72 UCAS tariff points but all applications are considered individually and we consider work experience, vocational training/qualifications as well as motivation and potential to succeed. The programme welcomes applications from anyone who can demonstrate a commitment to the subject and the potential to complete their chosen programme successfully. This can be established by showing appropriate academic achievements or by demonstrating that they possess the knowledge and ability equivalent to the academic qualifications. Scottish Higher48-72 UCAS Tariff points Access to HE Diploma48-72 UCAS Tariff points International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme48-72 UCAS Tariff points from International Baccalaureate Certificates Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017)48-72 UCAS Tariff points Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)ASAccepted alongside A-Levels as part of overall 48-72 UCAS Tariff requirement. Scottish Advanced Higher48-72 UCAS Tariff points Cambridge International Pre-U Certificate - Principal48-72 UCAS Tariff points Extended ProjectAccepted as part of overall 48-72 UCAS Tariff requirement. Welsh Baccalaureate - Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate (first teaching September 2015)Accepted as part of overall 48-72 UCAS Tariff point requirement. Leaving Certificate - Ordinary Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017)Accepted alongside Irish Leaving Certificate Higher Level as part of overall 48-72 UCAS Tariff requirement. A level |
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