Awards

Target Award

Award Description:Bachelor of Arts with Honours - BAH

Alternative Exit

Alternative Exit

Alternative Exit

Programme Offerings

Part-Time

F2F-JMU-SEP

Educational Aims of the Course

The aim of this programme is to prepare students to work in a variety of settings which meet the needs of individuals, families and communities. The programme prepares students by providing them with the opportunity to develop the knowledge and skills required to support individuals at different points within the life-course. The course endeavours to help students to develop transferable skills which will enable them to make an effective contribution to the future workforce. There are a variety of themes included in the programme to assist students in understanding and being aware of the issues relevant to health and social care provision. To encourage students to engage with the development of employability skills by completing a self-awareness statement

Learning Outcomes

1.
Evaluate issues relating to development throughout the life course with emphasis on children, young people and later life
2.
Evaluate a variety of social, welfare, health and legal policy responses that impact on individuals, families and communities
3.
Examine the processes relating to supporting, safeguarding and empowering individuals, families and communities throughout the life course
4.
Critically evaluate ethical perspectives and the diversity of values associated with health and well-being
5.
Appraise global, environmental and planetary dimensions of health and social care
6.
Critically explore comparisons within and between health and social care systems and modes of delivery
7.
Evaluate the multidisciplinary nature of health and social care
8.
Interpret information and data from a variety of sources
9.
Demonstrate the capacity for reasoning, synthesis and reflection
10.
Present and develop ideas in an informed, coherent, confident and convincing manner
11.
Demonstrate independent thought, judgement and initiative
12.
Appraise the issues relating to the health and well being of individuals, families and communities
13.
Apply appropriate academic skills which are consistent with study at graduate level
14.
Manage self as an independent and autonomous lifelong learner
15.
Apply knowledge and skills in a variety of contexts
16.
Critically compare between a range of health and social care contexts, such as between individual and institutional contexts, or between national, international and global contexts
17.
Develop a critical appreciation of cultural diversity within society and its potential impact on health and well-being
18.
Analyse, evaluate and apply a range of theoretical debates and concepts in relation to working in health and social care settings
19.
Draw on authoritative research and research methodologies to locate, review and evaluate research findings relevant to health and social care issues, across a range of disciplines
20.
Recognise and apply the key elements of and conditions for an inclusive community and society
21.
Evaluate the means by which the social sciences establish and contests knowledge and how this may inform practice and service provision in health and social care
22.
Demonstrate sensitivity to the values and interests of others in order to appreciate the diversity of human needs, and understand how they can be addressed through health and social care provision

Teaching, Learning and Assessment

Teaching and Learning on the programme incorporates a wide range of methods. These include both traditional and long established methods in Higher Education (lectures, seminars and tutorials) alongside more innovative approaches such as electronic and practice-based learning, projects, case studies, scenario based learning, student presentations, simulations, reflections and action research. A wide range of diagnostic, formative and summative methods of assessment will be utilised across the programme. They can include, essays, literature reviews, reflective accounts, personal development plans, poster presentation, case studies, risk analysis and action planning, journal or committee papers, community profiles and research projects. Consequently, a variety of teaching, learning and assessment methods will be utilised to enable outcomes to be demonstrated and achieved.

Opportunities for work related learning

The programme aims to prepare students to work with individuals, families and communities. Work related learning will be facilitated in all modules from an underpinning theoretical perspective. This learning will be complemented by students being encouraged to undertake relative volunteering experiences. Students will also be able to utilise the Career resources within the university.

Programme Structure

Programme Structure Description

The aim of the part-time route is for students to complete 80 credits each for each of the first four years of study and complete 40 credits in year 5. Year 1 Semester 1 (2 x level 4 modules) Semester 2 (2 x level 4 modules) Year 2 Semester 1 … For more content click the Read More button below.

Entry Requirements

A levels

Access awards

Alternative qualifications considered

BTECs

GCSEs and equivalents

IELTS

International Baccalaureate

Interview required

Irish awards

NVQ

OCR Cambridge Technical

Reduced offer scheme

T levels

Welsh awards

HECoS Code(s)

(CAH15-04) health and social care