CertHE in Health and Social Care

Course details

1 Year Full-time

Entry requirements:

32 UCAS Points

Home (Full-time): £9,535 per year

The health and social care sector is constantly evolving, and our CertHE programme is designed to help you keep pace with these changes. Whether you’re interested in working with adults, children, or young people, this course will equip you with the essential knowledge and skills needed to succeed in various roles within the sector. Our curriculum reflects the latest policies and practices, ensuring you are well-prepared for the current and future demands of health and social care work.

The CertHE in Health and Social Care is focused on building a skilled workforce capable of meeting national health and social care goals. By enrolling in this programme, you’ll gain a solid foundation in the core areas of health and social care. This course is structured to provide both theoretical and practical learning experiences, helping you to develop critical thinking and problem-solving skills essential for the field.

Additionally, this certificate can serve as a stepping stone to further studies, such as progressing to a full BSc degree in Health and Social Care. This progression will deepen your expertise and enhance your career prospects in the sector.

Why choose this course?

• We offer a flexible learning approach so you can work, care for your loved ones, and fit university into your life.
• We are committed to supporting you in the job and career you want.
• We provide additional support to help you develop and progress, including study skills clubs and studying in the medium of Welsh.

What you will learn

We believe in a student-centred approach, focusing on practical and theoretical learning. Our programme aims to develop reflective and analytical skills, preparing you

for a dynamic career in health and social care. We offer access to current key organisations and people within the health sector. We also provide a high level of academic support across the whole university to help strengthen your academic skills. The course provides an overview of the merged health and care sector and offers opportunities for you to enter the workforce in a range of roles. A range of ages, experiences, and current job roles utilise this course to upskill and progress in health and care.

In this first year, you will explore the foundations of health and social care, focusing on key concepts, policy, and the skills needed for effective practice. You’ll study counselling, communication, and therapeutic relationships; psychology in health and social care; and management, organisational behaviour, and digital, helping you to gain a solid base for your future studies.

• Counselling, Communication, and the Therapeutic Relationship
• Psychology in Health and Social Care
• Learning in the Digital Era Contemporary Challenges: Making a Difference
• Introduction to Public Health and Wellbeing
• Management, organisational behaviour, and Digital Change