Department of Health and Social Care
BSc (Hons) Health and Social Care
SECTION A – ADMINISTRATIVE AND REGULATORY INFORMATION
1. Programme Specification Title
BSc (Hons) Health and Social Care
1a. Programme Code
BSCHSC01F22
2. Brief Summary
The context of health and social care delivery has always been a constant talking point across public and political agenda. It was a key feature in the manifestos of all political parties in the last UK election due to the concerns that systems were being overwhelmed by unprecedented demand (Oliver, et al, 2014) with the UK population of over 75’s is projected to more than double in size in the next 20 years, with over 22% of our population already over 65 thus increasing demand for both health care services and social care. The COVID19 Pandemic has accentuated the demands on the sector, exposed significant fragilities and will leave a care legacy which will need to be addressed.
All sectors within health and social care provision require both high quality initial education and training, alongside sustained and consistent updates (i.e., Continuous Professional Development (CPD) both informally and formally, through creditable programmes of learning and education.
This degree provides an entry point into a number of career paths in the Health and Social Care sectors. It is designed to allow students to pursue and apply knowledge and understanding of health and social care whilst following a systematic and critical review of evidence-based practice. Applied research is embedded throughout, supported by objective observation and critical analysis.
It is considered that consistent and high-quality education and learning challenges the status quo within practice and encourages reflection on and in practice, which inspires practice confidence and service enhancement and improvement.
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Awarding institution |
Bishop Grosseteste University |
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Programme Length |
Full-Time 3 |
Part-Time NA |
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Mode(s) of Study |
Full-time |
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Home Academic Programme Portfolio |
Bishop Grosseteste University |
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HECoS/UTT/UCAS code(s) |
HECoS/CAH2 100476/ CAH15-04 |
ITT |
UCAS code
B758 |
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Framework for HE Qualifications position of final award(s) |
Certificate (Level 4) Diploma (Level 5) Honours (Level 6) |
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Alignment with University Credit Framework |
Undergraduate |
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Compliance with University Assessment Regulations |
Academic Regulations GoverningTaught Qualifications |
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Progression routes with Foundation Degree (FdA) or Top-up |
NA |
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Awards
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Final Award title(s) |
Bachelor of Science (Hons) Health and Social Care |
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Exit or Fall-back Award title(s) |
Students who do not complete the Dissertation and withdraw from the programme may be eligible for a Bachelor of Science Health and Social Care (300 credits) |
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Pathway |
N/A |
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N/A |
Arrangements with Partners
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Available for delivery by a collaborative partner |
YES |
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Approved Collaborative partner(s) |
Partner Name |
Type of Collaborative Partnership |
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ICON College, London (approved April 2023) |
Validated Provision |
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Articulation Arrangements with Partners |
Partner Name |
Details of Arrangements |
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NA |
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Professional, Statutory and Regulatory Bodies
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PSRB(s) associated with final award of any route within the programme specification |
At present there is no prescribed professional accreditation or 'fitness to practice' criteria for workers in the health and social care field, outside of the professions (social work, nurses, allied health professionals) registered with the Health Care Professions Council (HCPC). Employers, national organisations such as Health Education England, and sector skills bodies (Skills for Care and Skills for Care and Development) have been consulted and generally recognise that there is no recognised route for professional accreditation in this area of work. |
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Date and outcome of last PSRB approval/accreditation |
N/A |
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Expiry Date of PSRB approval |
N/A |
SECTION B - OUTCOMES
17. QAA Benchmark Statement(s)
The Programme outcomes for the BSc (Hons) Health and Social Care are aligned with QAA level descriptors for levels 4-6 Undergraduate Degrees (QAA 2014) and QAA benchmarks for Undergraduate Degrees (QAA 2016) for social work and health studies (Updated November 2019).
18. Programme Aim
The Programme has been designed to support a flexible, learner-centered approach focusing on the application of theory into practice. Students will learn how to use evidence in a systematic way in order to establish general rules or conclusions from facts or examples in the field of Health and Social Care. They are expected to concentrate their academic energies on mastering the technical and practical facets of the field which is facilitated by the framework within this programme. This therefore aligns with students’ personal, professional and practice development needs for a career in Health and Social Care and beyond into the growing area of Graduate entry provision, such as Occupational Therapy, Physiotherapy and Nursing.
Through its teaching, the Programme aims to produce high-calibre graduates who are ethical, autonomous, reflexive, and possess inquiring, analytical minds, which will support and drive practice quality and enhancement. The Programme will support students’ post-graduate prospects, by adding quality to care and will promote their continued study at master’s level and beyond.
Overall Programme Aims:
At the end of the Programme Graduates will be able to:
- Demonstrate systematic breadth and depth of knowledge and understanding of contemporary issues within Health and Social Care practice, considering professional and academic challenges, global perspectives, and relevant ethical and values-based issues.
- Exercise incisive critical analysis of relevant contextual issues whilst exploring the relationships between theory and practice in an everchanging Health and Social Care landscape.
- Construct arguments and rationales in support of the development and enhancement of high- quality provision for those utilising health and social provision.
- Critically evaluate and apply a critical understanding of local, national, and international policies and perspectives considering the implications for Health and Social Care practice and provision.
19. Programme Specific Outcomes
Final Award Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of the BSc (Hons) Health and Social Care, students will be able to:
Knowledge and Understanding (KU)
KU1 Demonstrate detailed knowledge and systematic understanding of the theory and practice of Health and Social Care from a local, national, and international perspective.
KU2 Expound a critical understanding of the relationship between theory and practice in the subject of Health and Social Care.
KU3 Acquire a critical awareness of the diversity and global context of Health and Social Care practice.
Subject Professional Skills (SPS)
SPS1 Demonstrate a comprehensive understanding of the complex nature of assessment and intervention, informed by evidence-based knowledge.
SPS2 Illustrate a critical awareness of values-based decision-making, inherent within reflective practice. SPS3 Demonstrate a detailed and systematic breadth and depth of knowledge and understanding of contemporary social policy and practice issues.
SPS4 Show a critical appreciation of the complexity of working effectively within a Multi-Disciplinary Team (MDT), with an appreciation of the challenges of leadership in a professional context.
Intellectual Skills (IS)
IS1 Critically reflect on one's own views, perspectives, practice, and experience using rational argument and evidence-based principles in order to develop professionally.
IS2 Consider creative, innovative and/or original responses to presenting problems and issues in relation to the principles of professional practice within Health and Social Care.
IS3 Demonstrate the promotion of partnership working through skilled, proficient team inter-professional and multi-agency collaboration and communication, whilst recognizing and evaluating sector challenges.
Transferable Skills (TS)
TS1 Demonstrate the ability to communicate effectively using appropriate methods (including Information and Communications Technology (ICT)) to a range of audiences with different levels of knowledge and expertise.
TS2 Demonstrate a critical awareness of professional autonomy, accountability, regulation, legal and ethical
issues, and in relation to working collaboratively within the sector of Health and Social Care.
TS3 Demonstrate the ability to make and effectively communicate decisions and be able to function confidently as a member of the wider Health and Social Care team.
TS4 Demonstrate through critical reflection one's own views, perspectives, practice, and experience using rational argument and evidence-based principles, in order to develop professionally.
20. Exit Award Learning Outcomes
Learning Outcomes – Higher Education Certificate Health and Social Care
Knowledge and Understanding (KU)
KU1 Demonstrate detailed knowledge and systematic understanding of the theory and practice of Health and Social Care from a local, national, and international perspective.
KU3 Acquire an awareness of the diversity and global context of Health and Social Care practice.
Subject Professional Skills (SPS)
SPS1 Demonstrate a comprehensive understanding of the complex nature of assessment and intervention, informed by evidence-based knowledge.
SPS2 Illustrate a critical awareness of values-based decision-making, inherent within reflective practice. SPS4 Show a critical appreciation of the complexity of working effectively within a Multi-Disciplinary Team (MDT), with an appreciation of the challenges of leadership in a professional context.
Intellectual skills (IS)
IS1 Critically reflect on one's own views, perspectives, practice and experience using rational argument and evidence-based principles, in order to develop professionally.
Transferable skills (TS)
TS1 Demonstrate the ability to communicate effectively using appropriate methods (including Information and Communications Technology (ICT)) to a range of audiences with different levels of knowledge and expertise.
TS3 Demonstrate the ability to make and effectively communicate decisions and be able to function confidently as a member of the wider Health and Social Care team.
Learning Outcomes – Higher Education Diploma Health and Social Care
Knowledge and Understanding (KU)
KU1 Demonstrate detailed knowledge and systematic understanding of the theory and practice of Health
and Social Care from a local, national, and international perspective.
KU2 Expound a critical understanding of the relationship between theory and practice in the subject of Health and Social Care.
KU3 Acquire an awareness of the diversity and global context of Health and Social Care practice.
Subject Professional Skills (SPS)
SPS1 Demonstrate a comprehensive understanding of the complex nature of assessment and intervention, informed by evidence-based knowledge.
SPS2 Illustrate a critical awareness of values-based decision-making, inherent in reflective practice. SPS3 Demonstrate a detailed and systematic breadth and depth of knowledge and understanding of contemporary social policy and practice issues.
SPS4 Show a critical appreciation of the complexity of working effectively within a Multi-Disciplinary Team (MDT), with an appreciation of the challenges of leadership in a professional context.
Intellectual skills (IS)
IS1 Critically reflect on one's own views, perspectives, practice, and experience using rational argument and evidence-based principles, in order to develop professionally.
IS2 Consider creative, innovative and/or original responses to presenting problems and issues in relation to the principles to professional practice within Health and Social Care.
Transferable skills (TS)
TS1 Demonstrate the ability to communicate effectively using appropriate methods (including Information and Communications Technology (ICT)) to a range of audiences with different levels of knowledge and expertise.
TS2 Demonstrate a critical awareness of professional autonomy, accountability, regulation, legal and ethical issues, and in relation to working collaboratively within the sector of Health and Social Care.
TS3 Demonstrate the ability to make and effectively communicate decisions and be able to function confidently as a member of the wider Health and Social Care team.
SECTION C – STRUCTURE
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Structures, modes of delivery (e.g., FT/PT etc), levels, credits, awards, curriculum map of all modules (identifying core/option status, credits, pre or co-requisites) potential entry/exit points and progression/award requirements |
Level 4 – 120 credits
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Level 4 |
Semester 1 |
HSC40122 Foundations in Health and Social Care (30 credits) |
HSC40222 Society and Self across the Lifespan (30 credits) |
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Semester 2 |
HSC40322 Contemporary Perspectives and Practice in Health and Social Care (30 credits) |
HSC40422 Introduction to Evidence-informed Practice and Decision Making (30 credits) |
Level 5 – 120 credits
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Level 5 |
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HSC50622 |
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Semester 3 |
HSC50122 The Law, Ethics, |
HSC50222 Health, Well-being and Society: A Global Perspectives Locally (30 credits) |
Professional Development (15 credits) or GA Enhancement Module |
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and the Individual |
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HSC50322 Research Skills for Practice (15 Credits) |
HSC50522 |
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(30 credits) |
HSC50422 |
Mental Health, |
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Collaborative |
Well-being, and |
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Semester 4 |
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Practice in Health |
Resilience |
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and Social Care |
(15 credits) or GA |
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(15 credits) |
Enhancement |
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module |
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Level 6 – 120 credits
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Level 6 |
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HSC60422 |
HSC60122 |
HSC60622 Ageing Well in the 21st Century (15 credits) |
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Individuality and |
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Semester 5 |
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Diversity: Meeting |
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Everyone’s Needs |
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HSC60322 |
(15 credits) |
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Semester 6 |
Leading Health and Social Care (30 credits) |
Dissertation (45 credits) |
HSC60522 Using Research in Practice |
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(15 credits) |
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Module Structure |
Level 4
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Core Modules |
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Module Title |
Semester |
No of credits |
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HSC40122 |
Core |
Foundations in Health and Social Care |
1 |
30 |
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HSC40222 |
Core |
Society and Self across the Life Span |
1 |
30 |
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HSC40322 |
Core |
Contemporary Perspectives and Practice in Health and Social Care |
2 |
30 |
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HSC40422 |
Core |
Introduction to Evidence Informed Practice and Decision Making |
2 |
30 |
Level 5
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Core Modules |
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Status |
Module Title |
Semester |
No of credits |
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HSC50122 |
Core |
The Law, Ethics, and the Individual |
1 and 2 |
30 |
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HSC50222 |
Core |
Health, Wellbeing and Society: A Global Perspective Locally |
1 |
30 |
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HSC50322 |
Core |
Research Skills for Practice |
2 |
15 |
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HSC50422 |
Core |
Collaborative Practice in Health and Social Care |
2 |
15 |
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Subject Enhancement Modules |
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HSC50522 |
Non-core |
Mental Health Well-being, and Resilience |
2 |
15 |
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HSC50622 |
Non-core |
Professional Development |
1 |
15 |
Level 6
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Core Modules |
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Code |
Status |
Module Title |
Semester |
No of credits |
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HSC60122 |
Core |
Individuality and Diversity: Meeting Everyone’s Needs |
1 |
15 |
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HSC60322 |
Core |
Leading Health and Social Care |
1 and 2 |
30 |
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HSC60422 |
Core |
Dissertation |
1 and 2 |
45 |
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Subject Enhancement Modules |
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HSC60522 |
Non-core |
Using Research in Practice |
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15 |
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HSC60622 |
Non-core |
Ageing Well in the 21st Century |
1 |
15 |
SECTION D - TEACHING, LEARNING AND ASSESSMENT
22. Curriculum Design
It is acknowledged that health and social care provision is stretched beyond any previous estimates, with commentators emphasising that the UK National Health Service (NHS) is no longer “fit for the purpose for which it was designed” (Baggott, 2011, p10). For instance, the management and care of an ageing population with complex health and social care needs, changes in expectations and technologies, and challenges to resources from workforce shortages and funding, all contribute to services which are overstretched.
As a Bachelor of Science Award, this programme provides students with an opportunity to focus on and undertake research into their subject area i.e. health and social care. Their academic energies focus on reflecting critically and evaluating the practical facets of Health and Social Care, and they are supported through a variety of placements and sector specific learning.
This Programme’s focus is on the promotion of values-based, holistic individualised care provision with consideration of effective practice and liaison with members of the multi-disciplinary team, both statutory, independent, and voluntary. Its aim is to promote community health and wellbeing, and it has a strong focus on both individual patients needs as well as that of the wider population (local, national, and global). The acquisition of transferable skills supports the promotion of the self-care agenda and focus on prophylactic and early intervention strategies to ensure services meet needs and expectations both current and future.
The Programme focusses on six integral, curricula pillars that spiral throughout the programme modules, and which are inherent elements of the graduate attributes that students will acquire. These are:
- Autonomous learning
- Critical thinking and Reflection
- Problem solving and decision making through effective utility of evidence-based practice and research.
- Values-based ethically focused care
- Practice improvement and innovation
- Leadership and management
The curriculum adopts an Inter-Professional Educational (IPE) approach (where possible), and it seeks to promote innovation and leadership across the field of Health and Social Care. Students will use critical reflection to consider relevant health and social care issues within their own lives and where relevant, within
their own practice, whilst considering values-based and ethical frameworks of governance. They will be supported to consider wider implications of both practice issues and challenges, whilst reflecting locally, nationally, and internationally. They will be encouraged to consider creative and innovate ways of enhancing and improving practice.
This Programme will attract a diverse range of students; some will be currently practicing in the field of Health and Social Care and others will be considering a career within the sector. The Programme serves to support student needs to help advanced practice professionally, whilst understanding students’ wider personal and professional commitments
The curriculum is designed to enable students to construct their learning journey in accordance with either their current job role and/or to meet the needs of career aspirations and future roles. All modules are supported by a spiral curriculum which sees six pillars (Section Above) supporting all the learning across all modules and the entire programme. Modules are a mix of compulsory and optional, with four compulsory modules at L4 (i.e., year one) and a blend across the remaining two years with two optional modules per semester. These optional modules are worth 15 credits each and may be considered as part of an exchange with other similar modules on other related programmes and at the discretion of the programme leader. In the final year (L6) there is a “capstone project” which forms the basis of the final award and is a supported independent learning project which focuses on an area of practice which is of interest to the student. All modules use the six pillars implicitly to support learning and teaching, which ensures synchronicity across the Programme and lead to a curriculum which focuses on elements that pertain to and support effective learning within the field. The first year introduces Health and Social Care concepts and encourages reflection on and in practice. Further modules in subsequent years offer the opportunity to explore, develop and apply specific learning around contemporary areas of practice which will be enhanced further through the optional modules. These all build towards the Dissertation (Capstone project) and are seen as an opportunity for students to add value to the quality of provision within the field of Health and Social Care practice.
Learning and Teaching Strategies
Learning and Teaching strategies utilise a diverse approach, with activities taking place face-to-face in the classroom, such as seminars, keynote lectures, workshops and tutorials, all supported through the effective the use of a Virtual Learning Environment (VLE) to support aoutonomous learning (See Section 26 Technology Enhanced Learning). It is acknowledged that a varied learning and teaching approach is critical to this
Programme due to the diverse nature of the student group, who require a Programme with flexibility both in
terms of content access and delivery, as well as opportunities for guided learning and support, with a view to building an autonomous learner.
During the Programme, students will study a total of 360 credits, with 120 credits being taken each academic year and at each Level. The Programme structure provides some flexibility which affords students the opportunity, where appropriate, to build their individual learning pathway based on their current and future professional needs, which will be supported by their personal tutor and a career development plan.
Within the Programme there is strong emphasis on ethical practice-focused learning, which will require students to focus on specific areas of practice through the use of a variety of self-selected reflective models. This encourages reflexivity and critical reflection of not only individual learning styles and needs, but also of individual practice.
A defining feature of this Programme is the development of the student's ability to undertake purposeful critical thinking and reflection. Modules develop and enhance the validity of judgments through the effective utility of evidence-based practice, which will inform effective decision-making resulting in practice enhancement. The development of students’ ability is supported by the curricula pillars and placement activity (See Section 27, Work-related Learning).
The Programme provides a diverse range of opportunities for students to develop sector specific skills (that is within the field of Health and Social Care provision), as well as gain a generic knowledge which crosses regional, national and international boundaries (See Section 27, Work-related Learning).
24. Assessment Strategies
The assessment strategy has been designed to support effective demonstration of the programme learning outcomes, alongside specific module outcomes. It systematically builds knowledge and understanding to support the final Dissertation (capstone project) where skills are required to design, implement, and evaluate a research output, which will add to the current knowledge base within health and social care and seek to enhance service effectiveness and provision.
The assessment strategy within the programme affords students the opportunity to demonstrate confidence in articulating their ideas and knowledge from the first year through to the final Dissertation. The strategy maintains a focus on both their individual and practice experience where appropriate. It supports the
development of an independent learner who has a range of transferable skills both academic and professional.
Using the previously cited six pillars, assessments will test the scaffolding which supports the overall programme learning outcomes and will assist students not only to develop their academic skills, but link these to practice in order to drive critical reflection and quality improvement across the Health and Social Care sector.
Throughout the programme, research and evidence-based practice is an integral theme. Specific research focused modules use assessments to support the development of the skills required for the final Dissertation. This consists of an independent research project (with academic supervision) and the completion of a research report. For example, the module Introduction to Evidence Informed Practice and Decision Making (HSC40422) will explore the usefulness of evidence in the practice setting and consider how this supports the rationale behind decision-making processes. The integrity of evidence and its value in practice will be considered by undertaking critical evaluations through literature reviews. Modules such as Contemporary Perspectives in Health and Social Care Provision (HSC40322) and Health, Wellbeing and Society: A Global Perspective Locally (HSC50222) will ensure creditable evidence is used to inform practice.
A variety of assessments will be utilized across the Programme, which enable students to demonstrate confidence in their articulation of knowledge and critical understanding within their current or intended practice setting. Indicative methods used are written case studies, an exam, posters and presentations.
Assessments will provide a reflexive learning platform that will enable students to build on their critical reflection skills, enabling them to evaluate their current practice and performance. All assessments build towards the Dissertation element, which, based on their observations of practice during placements, takes an ethical look at an area, that may need enhancement.
The diversity of assessment tasks will appeal to the range of abilities across the student body. In addition, the variety of assessments will build the academic skills of learners who may be returning to Higher Education after some time. Students who have specific learning requirements will be offered access to the relevant learning and support services, as well as through the module team and Personal Tutor.
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Assessment strategy |
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Module Description |
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Assessment and Learning Methods: KIS |
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Practical % |
Coursework % |
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HSC40122 |
Foundations in Health and Social Care |
30 |
1 |
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30 |
70 |
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HSC40222 |
Society and Self across the Life Span |
30 |
1 |
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100 |
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HSC40322 |
Contemporary Perspectives and Practice in Health and Social Care |
30 |
1 |
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100 |
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HSC40422 |
Introduction to Evidence Informed Practice and Decision Making |
30 |
1 |
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100 |
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HSC50122 |
The Law, Ethics, and the Individual |
30 |
2 |
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100 |
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HSC50222 |
Health, Wellbeing and Society: A Global Perspective Locally |
30 |
2 |
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100 |
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HSC50322 |
Research Skills for Practice |
15 |
2 |
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100 |
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HSC50422 |
Collaborative Practice in Health and Social Care |
15 |
2 |
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100 |
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HSC50522 |
Mental Health, Well-being, and Resilience |
15 |
2 |
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100 |
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HSC50622 |
Professional Development |
15 |
2 |
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100 |
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HSC60122 |
Individuality and Diversity: Meeting Everyone’s Needs |
15 |
3 |
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100 |
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HSC60322 |
Leading Health and Social Care |
30 |
3 |
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100 |
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HSC60422 |
Dissertation |
45 |
3 |
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20 |
80 |
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HSC60522 |
Using Research in Practice |
15 |
3 |
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100 |
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HSC60622 |
Ageing Well in the 21st Century |
15 |
3 |
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100 |
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Indicative Assessment Strategy |
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Module Code |
Module Description |
Credits |
Year |
Indicative Assessment Type and weighting |
Indicative Assessment Loading |
Indicative submission |
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70% Part 1 – Essay |
3000 |
End of Semester 1 |
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HSC40122 |
Foundations in Health and Social Care |
30 |
1 |
30% Part 2 - Poster and oral presentation |
e/q 1000 |
Mid Semester 1 |
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HSC40222 |
Society and Self across the Life Span |
30 |
1 |
50% Part 1 – Case based essay 50% Part 2 – Reflective account |
2000
2000 |
End of Semester 1
End of Semester 1 |
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50% Part 1 - Essay |
2000 |
Mid Semester 2 |
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HSC40322 |
Contemporary Perspectives and Practice in Health and Social Care |
30 |
1 |
50% Part 2 – Reflective Placement Account (with portfolio) |
2000 |
End Semester 2 |
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HSC40422 |
Introduction to Evidence Informed Practice and Decision Making |
30 |
1 |
50% Part 1 – Literature Search 50% Part 2 – Reflective account of learning |
2000
2000 |
Mid Semester 2
End Semester 2 |
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HSC50122 |
The Law, Ethics, and the Individual |
30 |
2 |
30% Part 1 – Reflective account
70% - Practice portfolio |
2000
3000 |
End Semester 1
End Semester 2 |
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HSC50222 |
Health, Wellbeing and Society: A Global Perspective Locally |
30 |
2 |
50% Part 1 – Essay 50% Part 2 – Health |
2500
e/q 2500 |
Mid Semester 1 End: Semester 1 |
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promotion artefact |
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HSC50322 |
Research Skills for Practice |
15 |
2 |
Formative Ethics Form Research Proposal |
2500 |
Mid Semester 2 End Semester 2 |
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HSC50422 |
Collaborative Practice in Health and Social Care |
15 |
2 |
– Reflective Placement Account (with portfolio) |
2500 |
End Semester 2 |
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HSC50522 |
Mental Health, Well- being, and Resilience |
15 |
2 |
Individual Presentation of artefact |
e/q 2500 (10 minutes) |
End Semester 2 |
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HSC50622 |
Professional Development |
15 |
2 |
CPD Portfolio |
2500 |
End Semester 1 |
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HSC60122 |
Individuality and Diversity: Meeting Everyone’s Needs |
15 |
3 |
Individual oral presentation |
e/q 2500 (15 minutes) |
End Semester 1 |
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HSC60322 |
Leading Health and Social Care |
30 |
3 |
50% Part 1 - Practice reflection
50% Part 2 – Reflective Placement Account (with portfolio) |
3000
3000 |
End: Semester 1
May: Semester 2 |
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HSC60422 |
Dissertation |
45 |
3 |
80% Part 1 Research Project 20% Part2- Individual Poster Presentation |
8000
e/q2000 (10 mins) |
End Semester 2
End Semester 2 |
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HSC60522 |
Using Evidence in Practice |
15 |
3 |
Academic Poster presentation |
10 mins |
End Semester 2 |
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HSC60622 |
Ageing well in the 21st Century |
15 |
3 |
Health Promotion artefact |
3000 |
End Semester 1 |
25. Inclusive Practice and Personal Development Planning
Students on this Programme will be students who are looking for a career in Health and Social Care. The programme has not been designed to meet the requirements of any specific professional accreditation but is in
line with employer requirements in the Health and Social care sector using Skills for Health and Health Education England’s Career frameworks. It embraces the necessary requirements for the Care Quality Commission’s Registered home manager scheme, providing learning opportunities that are meaningful and of an appropriate manner to support this.
The Government has acknowledged that in a number of employment sectors there are gaps in professional accreditation, and to this end are developing vocational routes to achieve this.
The commitment to widening access and participation is a vital element to this programme. The Programme adheres to the relevant legal and policy guidelines around anti-discrimination. All students will be supported throughout their Programme with access to the range of services such as specialised learning development, digital learning development, library and resources, and student support for pastoral needs, which are offered at BGU or, in the case of partnerships, at the students’ delivering institution. . BGU operates a Personal Tutor system to support students directly, where the programme is delivered at a partner institution, the delivering institution will provide a similar level of personal tutoring support.
26. Technology Enhanced Learning
Learning will be enhanced by the digital capabilities of a relevant Virtual Learning Environment (VLE) platform, thus meeting the increased student expectation of flexible and differentiated learning provision. Synchronous face-to-face learning with synchronous and/or asynchronous online components, provides a powerful response to learner needs, building a valuable bridge from formalised education to informal learning space. This approach meets the learning needs and styles of the students accessing the Programme, many of whom have busy professional and personal lives and often find traditional modes of education challenging for a variety of reasons. In addition, students will be encouraged to use on-line Library resourced databases for their searches. Included within the BGU-based Library Systems are access to journals and specific subject related learning resources. Partner institutions delivering this programme will make sure that similar electronic resources are available to the students studying there. Module specific elements are laid down within individual modules.
27. Work-related Learning and/or Placement
Vision Statement
The BSc (Hons) Health and Social Care provides students with a learner centered, practice-focused programme of study. The degree aims to meet their personal, professional and employability needs with a Placement Experience at the core. Formal placements are an essential part of this programme and seek to not only align theory to practice but to bridge the divide.
Health and Social Care will benefit from the particularly strong and developing partnership with employers. We are committed to working in partnership with employers where this enriches and supports the course and helps prepare students for further professional qualifications or the world of work. The over-riding aim is to develop a robust Framework of Partnership in Action, which will assure the quality of experience of Health and Social Care students. This will be demonstrated through inter-professional networking across different health and social care settings.
The Programme provides Placement Experience across the three years, enabling students to meet with the diversity of the population experienced within the remit of Health and Social Care. Each placement incorporates two components: professional and academic. All students will be able to seek out opportunities within placement settings to enhance their learning.
The placement at Level 6 involves work experience or a project with employer involvement. This enables students to apply knowledge and skills in a real-life context offering them a valuable experience to draw upon when they present themselves to employers or selectors upon graduation. The nature of the tasks undertaken by students will depend on the focus of the employer in which they are placed. Health and Social Care is a diverse field, and we aim to place students within their areas of interest. A major part of placement learning is the social and cultural aspect where they have to fit into a team, engage with service users and staff and understand local customs.
An essential component of the placement experience requires the students to take part in a practice community approach, where all members actively engage in critical discussion of practice to enhance learning and attainment of new skills.
Students will be expected to complete a portfolio containing a mixture of job specific, personal and programme related outcomes. As part of this portfolio, they will be encouraged to engage in reflective practice and critical thinking around their placement experience. Opportunity to develop skills that will be useful to them in their future careers or further studies will be enhanced through shared learning with the placement setting and the University Health and Social Care Community.
In all cases, the course will adhere, as appropriate, to the requirements of the BGU Code of Practice for Work- based Learning. Where formal placements occur, they are supported by a placement handbook.
A learning contract will form part of the portfolio assessments in modules HSC40322, , HSC50422 and HSC60322, with the supervision of practice being negotiated with a placement setting. The student will be supported during their placement experience to enhance learning.
28. Employability
The Health and Social Care sector is a dynamic and constantly changing environment and it will be important for the future workforce to be flexible and responsive. There is a requirement for practitioners to have skills to deliver more proactive care that is person-centred, and which meets the needs (and expectations) of children and/or adults. This needs to be undertaken in partnership with other services and agencies (statutory and voluntary). The critical importance of joined-up health and social care provision is stressed throughout the Programme with a strong emphasis on the development and understanding of each other's role in integrated delivery. It offers both a stimulating course of study and an NHS Graduate entry route into a large and growing number of Health and Social Care careers. For those wishing to progress onto careers within regulated professions such as Social Work, Nursing or Allied Health Care Professionals such as Occupational Therapists and Physiotherapists, applicants will be made aware of the opportunities for Graduate entry programmes.
The focus of the BSc (Hons) in Health and Social Care is to develop employability by ensuring that the education students receive on this course is enabling and creative, whilst reflecting a practical reality.
Careers that students can aspire to will include direct employment as well as employment through further study (such as the MA in Health and Social Care leadership and the MSc in Mental Health Well-being and resilience at BGU) or other graduate entry schemes. Other career opportunities exist for example graduate entry programmes into Nursing, Medicine, Allied Healthcare Professional roles, and social work and can be found on Health Careers and Skills for Health websites.
Bearing in mind the above, the programme has a strong employability and graduate attributes framework. There will be support for personal, professional and career development, for example through the University’s Development and Career Plan or a similar mode of support at partner institutions.
SECTION E - PROGRAMME MANAGEMENT
29. Programme Specific Admission Requirements
In order to be admitted to the Programme applicants will need to achieve between 96-112 UCAS tariff points (from a maximum of four Advanced level qualifications. A range of qualifications meet this requirement such as A/AS Levels, BTEC, Access Courses, International Baccalaureate (IB), Cambridge Pre-U. Consideration may also be given to those with prior learning with the use of a bridging assessment to confirm suitability. In addition, all students will need an Enhanced Disclosure Check from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). A successful Enhanced Disclosure is required on commencing the course. If you have recently completed or have studied modules as part of a previous qualification, you may apply for Recognition of Prior Learning in line with the relevant Code of Practice. In addition, bridging assignments are available to enable those seeking direct entry in Level 5 o 6 to meet programme specific Level 4 and 5 learning outcomes. Minimum admissions points for entry to the University are reviewed on an annual basis. For entry requirements refer to the current University online prospectus https://www.bgu.ac.uk/courses
30. Programme Specific Management Arrangements
General
The BSc (Hons) Health and Social Care programme is authored and validated at BGU. It is subject to BGU Codes of Practice and Regulations, including quality assurance, external examining, and awards. The programme will be managed through the Faculty structure at BGU. It will have a named programme leader within the Health and Social Care subject team. Collaborative Partnerships Collaborative, academic partnerships are subject to relevant processes and formal agreements being implemented at institutional level. Where the BSc (Hons) Health and Social Care programme is delivered by an external, partner institution, this collaboration is executed under the terms and conditions of individual institutional partnership agreements and the BGU Code of Practice for Collaborative Provision. In keeping with the BGU Code of Practice for Collaborative Provision, whenever the BSc (Hons) Health and Social Care programme is delivered collaboratively with a partner institution, the programme leader at the
delivering institution is responsible for the day-to-day organisation of the programme. This involves producing schemes of work and teaching materials, planning and resourcing all teaching, learning and assessment on the programme. The delivering institution will undertake marking and internal moderation. Course timelines and assessment points will be agreed between the delivering institution and BGU, enabling suitable time frames for cross moderation and external examining, and BGU’s Module Boards and Boards of Examiners. BGU will be responsible for ensuring that a suitable External Examiner has been appointed. The named programme leader within the subject team at BGU (or delegated) will act as the subjectspecialist link tutor. Further detail about the specific responsibilities of link tutors and programme leads at collaborative partner institutions are available in the BGU Collaborative Handbook. The effective management and quality assurance of the programme will be further facilitated and supported by the Academic Lead for Flexible and Distributed Learning at BGU, as per the Code of Practice. The effective management and quality assurance of the programme will be further facilitated and supported by the Academic Lead for Flexible and Distributed Learning at BGU, as per the Code of Practice. The programme will adhere to BGU’s Quality Assurance mechanisms and processes including Programme Committee Meetings (three times per year), annual monitoring reports (AMR), and enhancement planning. The programme will adhere to Codes of Practice at BGU/the delivering institution as set out in the institutional agreement. In modules HSC40322, HSC50422 and HSC60322, students will be expected to observe practice guided by an allocated supervisor (See Section 27 – Work-related Learning). A learning agreement plan within the Practice Handbook which is part of the student’s learning portfolio, will be completed by both student and supervisor at beginning of the placement, confirming the learning experience outcomes and action plan. This will then be completed at the end of the placement and signed by the student, supervisor and module leader. This will confirm the hours attended in practice which are essential to enable students to pass the relevant module and provide both the student and Personal Tutor (or equivalent role) with an action plan for future learning such as alignment the Development and Career Plan.
31. Staff Responsibilities
The programme leader at the delivering institution is responsible for day-to-day organisation, including producing schemes of work and teaching materials, and planning and resourcing all teaching, learning and assessment on the programme. The programme team at the delivering
institution remains under the leadership and management structures of their employing institution. Module leadership may be delegated, accordingly. In keeping with the BGU Code of Practice for Collaborative Provision, whenever the BSc (Hons) Health and Social Care programme is delivered collaboratively with a partner institution, the named programme leader within the subject team at BGU (or delegated colleague) will act as the subject-specialist link tutor. This work will be overseen by the relevant Head of Programmes, on behalf of BGU academic faculty. Further detail about the specific responsibilities of link tutors and programme leads at collaborative partner institutions are available in the BGU Collaborative Handbook. Sharing of teaching resources across institutions delivering the same/similar programmes is considered good practice and is encouraged, wherever possible to enhance the teaching and learning on the programme and promote a positive student experience. The effective management and quality assurance of the programme will be further facilitated and supported by the Academic Lead for Flexible and Distributed Learning at BGU, as per the Code of Practice.
32. Programme Specific Academic Student Support
The delivering institution will be responsible for specific academic support related to this programme, such as IT support, access to VLE and other applications, relevant software, and data bases. The delivering institution will be responsible for the conduct of assessment and associated support for students during the assessment process.
33. Programme Specific Student Evaluation
The Programme will be evaluated using the internal feedback systems currently in place at the delivering institution, such as the Bishop Grosseteste University Student Satisfaction Survey (BGUSSS). Other surveys will be utilised where relevant. All external expertise will use student evaluation to further enhance the learning and teaching experience.
The programme complies with current BGU institutional evaluation policies. The delivering institution will enable students to participate in relevant evaluations and surveys. This might be facilitated by BGU, as appropriate to the programme and site of delivery. Under the BGU Code of Practice for Collaborative Provision, where delivered collaboratively, the Programme Committee includes student representation and offers an additional forum for student voice. The delivering institution may augment this with its internal representation and evaluation processes.
SECTION F – MAPPING
ASSESSMENT /OUTCOMES MAP
FINAL AWARD - BSc (Hons) (360 credits total with 120 credits at Level 6, 120 at Level 5 and 120 at Level 4)
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Module Code |
Module Name |
K&U1 |
K&U2 |
K&U3 |
SPS1 |
SPS2 |
SPS3 |
SPS4 |
IS1 |
IS2 |
IS3 |
TS1 |
TS2 |
TS3 |
TS4 |
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HSC40122 |
Foundations in Health and Social Care |
ü |
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ü |
ü |
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ü |
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HSC40222 |
Society and Self across the Life Span |
ü |
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ü |
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ü |
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ü |
ü |
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ü |
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ü |
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HSC40322 |
Contemporary perspectives and practice in Health and Social Care |
ü |
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ü |
ü |
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ü |
ü |
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ü |
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ü |
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HSC40422 |
Introduction to Evidence Informed Practice and Decision Making |
ü |
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ü |
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ü |
ü |
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ü |
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HSC50122 |
The Law, Ethics and the individual |
ü |
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ü |
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ü |
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ü |
ü |
ü |
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ü |
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HSC50222 |
Research Skills for Practice |
ü |
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ü |
ü |
ü |
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ü |
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HSC50322 |
Health, Wellbeing and Society: a Global Perspective Locally |
ü |
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ü |
ü |
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ü |
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ü |
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ü |
ü |
ü |
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HSC50422 |
Collaborative Practice in Health and Social Care |
ü |
ü |
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ü |
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ü |
ü |
ü |
ü |
ü |
ü |
ü |
ü |
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HSC50522 Opt 1 |
Mental Health, well-being, and resilience |
ü |
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ü |
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ü |
ü |
ü |
ü |
ü |
ü |
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ü |
ü |
ü |
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HSC50622 Opt 2 (GA module) |
Professional Development |
ü |
ü |
ü |
ü |
ü |
ü |
ü |
ü |
ü |
ü |
ü |
ü |
ü |
ü |
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HSC60122 |
Individuality and Diversity: Meeting Everyone’s Needs |
ü |
ü |
ü |
ü |
ü |
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ü |
ü |
ü |
ü |
ü |
ü |
ü |
ü |
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HSC60222 |
Advanced Research Skills |
ü |
ü |
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ü |
ü |
ü |
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ü |
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ü |
ü |
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ü |
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HSC60322 |
Leading Health and Social Care |
ü |
ü |
ü |
ü |
ü |
ü |
ü |
ü |
ü |
ü |
ü |
ü |
ü |
ü |
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HSC60422 |
Dissertation |
ü |
ü |
ü |
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ü |
ü |
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ü |
ü |
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ü |
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ü |
ü |
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HSC60622 Opt 1 |
Ageing well in the 21st Century |
ü |
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ü |
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ü |
ü |
ü |
ü |
ü |
ü |
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ü |
ü |
ü |
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HSC60522 Opt 2 |
Using Research in Practice |
ü |
ü |
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ü |
ü |
ü |
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ü |
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ü |
ü |
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ü |
Diploma in Health and Social Care (240 credits total - 120 Credits at level 5 and 120 Credits at Level 4)
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Module Code |
Module Name |
K&U1 |
K&U2 |
K&U3 |
SPS1 |
SPS2 |
SPS3 |
SPS4 |
IS1 |
IS2 |
IS3 |
TS1 |
TS2 |
TS3 |
TS4 |
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HSC40122 |
Foundations in Health and Social Care |
ü |
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ü |
ü |
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ü |
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HSC40222 |
Society and Self across the Life Span |
ü |
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ü |
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ü |
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ü |
ü |
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ü |
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ü |
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HSC40322 |
Contemporary perspectives and practice in Health and Social Care |
ü |
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ü |
ü |
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ü |
ü |
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ü |
ü |
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ü |
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HSC40422 |
Introduction to Evidence Informed Practice and Decision Making |
ü |
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ü |
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ü |
ü |
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HSC50122 |
The Law, Ethics and the individual |
ü |
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ü |
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ü |
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ü |
ü |
ü |
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ü |
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HSC50222 |
Research Skills for Practice |
ü |
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ü |
ü |
ü |
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ü |
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HSC50322 |
Health, Wellbeing and Society: A Global Perspective Locally |
ü |
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ü |
ü |
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ü |
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ü |
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ü |
ü |
ü |
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HSC50422 |
Collaborative Practice in Health and Social Care |
ü |
ü |
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ü |
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ü |
ü |
ü |
ü |
ü |
ü |
ü |
ü |
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HSC50522 Opt 1 |
Mental Health, well-being, and resilience |
ü |
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ü |
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ü |
ü |
ü |
ü |
ü |
ü |
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ü |
ü |
ü |
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HSC50622 Opt 2 (GA module) |
Professional Development |
ü |
ü |
ü |
ü |
ü |
ü |
ü |
ü |
ü |
ü |
ü |
ü |
ü |
ü |
Certificate in Health and Social Care (120 credits at Level 4)
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Module Code |
Module Name |
K&U1 |
K&U2 |
K&U3 |
SPS1 |
SPS2 |
SPS3 |
SPS4 |
IS1 |
IS2 |
IS3 |
TS1 |
TS2 |
TS3 |
TS4 |
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HSC40122 |
Foundations in Health and Social Care |
ü |
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ü |
ü |
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ü |
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HSC40222 |
Society and Self across the Life Span |
ü |
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ü |
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ü |
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ü |
ü |
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ü |
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ü |
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HSC40322 |
Contemporary Perspectives and Practice in Health and Social Care |
ü |
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ü |
ü |
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ü |
ü |
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ü |
ü |
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ü |
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HSC40422 |
Introduction to Evidence Informed Practice and Decision Making |
ü |
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ü |
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ü |
ü |
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SECTION G – MAPPING
Graduate Attribute Mapping MAP 2
Please indicate (with a X) which of the Graduate Attributes that you have considered and where they are considered within the course.
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HSC40122 |
HSC40322 |
HSC40422 |
HSC50122 |
HSC50222 |
HSC50322 |
HSC50422 |
HSC50522 Opt1 |
HSC50622 Opt 2 (GA) |
HSC60122 |
HSC60222 |
HSC60322 |
HSC60422 |
HSC60622 Opt 1 |
HSC60522 Opt 2 |
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GA1 -Academic Literacies |
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X |
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GA2 -Global Citizenship |
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X |
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X |
X |
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X |
X |
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X |
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GA3 - Information Literacy |
X |
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X |
X |
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X |
X |
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X |
X |
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X |
X |
X |
X |
X |
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GA4- Digital Fluency |
X |
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X |
X |
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X |
X |
X |
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X |
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X |
X |
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X |
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GA5 -Employability |
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X |
X |
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X |
X |
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X |
X |
X |
X |
X |
X |
X |
X |
X |
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GA6 -Being Enterprising |
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X |
X |
X |
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X |
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X |
X |
X |
X |
X |
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X |
Graduate Attributes
GA1. Academic Literacies This covers the range of academic skills that you develop through undertaking university-level study.
GA2. Global Citizenship This is about understanding the global context in which you live, study and work
GA3. Information Literacy This is about being about to search for, locate, utilise and manage information effectively and ethically
GA4. Digital Fluency These are the skills and practices of using digital technology effectively for learning, working and participating in society
GA5. Employability This is all about how best to support you in developing the knowledge, skills, behaviours and attitudes which will enable you to be successful in work and life
GA6. Being Enterprising This can be defined as a set of behaviours, attitudes and skills which allow both individuals and groups to create positive change through creativity and innovation
NB the above align to the Employability outcomes on the module specifications
http://www.bishopg.ac.uk/student/careers/graduate-attributes/Pages/default.aspx
SECTION H – MAPPING
Approved Modifications to Programme Specification since Approval/Last Review MAP 3
The following log provides a cumulative of minor and major modifications made to the Programme Specification since its approval/last review.
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QASA Reference |
Brief Outline of Light/Minor Modification/ Major Modification (Light/Minor - include level & title of modules & a brief description of modification) (Major - include details of change such as new routes, pathways etc) |
Date of QASA Approval (or event) |
Approval effective from: |
Details of cohort of students who will be affected by the modification (eg students entering Level 5 from September 2016 onward) |
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SECTION I – MAPPING
Mapping of PSRB requirements against the Programme MAP 4
The following should be used as a guide to identify and specify all PSRB requirements that have to be met in order to qualify a learner against the PSRB.
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PSRB Requirement Please details requirement of PSRB here |
PSRB Requirement Please details requirement of PSRB here |
PSRB Requirement Please details requirement of PSRB here |
PSRB Requirement Please details requirement of PSRB here |
PSRB Requirement Please details requirement of PSRB here |
PSRB Requirement Please details requirement of PSRB here |
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EXPLORE OUR COMMUNITY
Introduction
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Award: BSc (Hons) Health and Social Care
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Course Id: BSCHSC01F22
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Location: campus
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Awarding body: Lincoln Bishop University
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Credit Value: Undergraduate
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Course Structure: .
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Accreditation: BSc (Hons) Health and Social Care
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Accreditation No. (QAN): .
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Duration: 3 years
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Academic year: 2025-26
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Mode of Study: Full-Time
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Language of study: English
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Course Fees*: £9,535/Year
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Timetables: Day, Evening and Weekend
EXPLORE OUR COMMUNITY
Start Your Journey
Whether you are a young student just starting out on your educational journey, or a mature learner looking to upskill or change careers, our college has something to offer you. Our experienced and dedicated staff work tirelessly to ensure that every student has the support and resources they need to succeed. We know that the cost of education can be a barrier for many people, which is why we offer a range of financial support options to help with transport and fees. We also understand that London can be a busy and challenging place to navigate, which is why we offer a comprehensive student support program to help you make the most of your time here.