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Course Description

Start a Meaningful Career in a Growing Sector

Make a difference in people’s lives with a flexible, fully-funded degree that prepares you for a wide range of vital roles in community health, social care, and wellbeing. Start your journey even without traditional qualifications.

Why Choose This Degree?

• Awarded by Oxford Brookes University: Earn a respected degree from a recognised university.

• Flexible & Accessible: Study in London, Birmingham, Manchester, or Leeds. Choose from September, January, or June intakes, with classes on weekdays, evenings, or weekends.

• Fully Funded: Tuition fees are covered by a government Student Finance loan. Repayments only start after you graduate and earn over £26,575 a year.

• Real-World Focus: Develop practical skills in safeguarding, communication, ethics, leadership, and managing quality in care.

• Supportive Foundation Year: Build essential academic skills and sector knowledge to confidently progress through your degree.

Your Learning Journey

• Foundation Year: Develop core academic writing skills and explore fundamentals of health, wellbeing, communication, and professional practice in care.

• Year 1 & 2: Delve into policy, research, ethics, equality, safeguarding, mental health, and gain experience through work-based learning.

• Final Year: Master evaluation, leadership, and management in the sector, and learn to challenge evidence to drive quality and social justice.

Assessment & Skills Development
You will be assessed through practical methods like reports, presentations, projects, and real-life simulations. This approach develops your critical thinking, problem-solving, and professional judgement—exactly what employers look for.

Career Pathways
Graduate ready for impactful roles such as:

• Community Health Worker

• Health Promotion Specialist

• Social Care Coordinator

• Wellness Coach

• Mental Health Support Worker

• Healthcare Administrator
  (Note: Some specialized roles may require further postgraduate study or professional accreditation.)

Entry Requirements
We value your potential and experience. While standard entry requires 80 UCAS points, we actively welcome applicants aged 21 and over, considering relevant life and work skills.

All applicants complete a supportive process:

1. Application Form

2. Personal Reflection Statement

3. Personal Interview

Funding Made Simple

• Tuition Fee Loan: Covers the full £9,250 annual fee.

• Maintenance Support: Eligible students can apply for additional loans and grants to help with living costs.

• No Upfront Costs: You only repay your loan once you’re earning a graduate salary.

Ready to Make a Difference? Seize Your Place.