Health and Care of Children and Young People (Full-time) (BSc Hons)
This programme offers a recognised higher education qualification in the health, care, and education of children and young people. It is designed to prepare you for a rewarding career in these fields by enhancing your skills and knowledge through a mix of theory and practice.
You will learn about the important theories related to the development and wellbeing of children and young people. By understanding these theories, you will be able to improve your practical work with them. The course covers contemporary challenges faced by individuals, organisations, and communities on local, national, and global levels. It also highlights the crucial role of public health in addressing these issues.
A key feature of this programme is its focus on developing independent study and life-long learning skills. These skills are essential for successfully completing your degree and securing future employment. You will build the competencies needed for career resilience and professional development in the changing work environment.
During this programme you will learn to use child-centred approaches and promote effective practice. Understanding and applying key policies and principles is crucial for service development and delivery. You will be trained to work in partnership with families and carers and other professionals.
The programme will enhance your problem-solving techniques and ability to reflect on practice. You will develop literacy and numeracy skills, along with digital competency. These skills are vital for roles in domiciliary care, residential child care, residential family centres, foster care, and community healthcare settings.
The qualification also covers the importance of employment competence, ensuring that you understand the principles and values of health and social care. You will learn how to develop and deliver services effectively, working in partnership with other professionals. The course includes training in problem solving and reflective practice, helping you to continuously improve.
This programme offers a pathway to various career opportunities in the public sector, private sector, and voluntary sector. It prepares you for roles in social work, community development, and public health, contributing to the wellbeing of communities. The course also supports continued education, equipping you with the skills needed for a rewarding career in health and social care.
By the end of this programme, you will be well-equipped to make a positive impact on the lives of children and young people, helping them to thrive in various settings
We also offer all modules through the medium of Welsh.
Course details
- On-campus
- Full-time
- English
- Welsh
Tuition Fees 2023/24 and 24/25
Home (Full-time): £9,000 per year
Overseas (Full-time): £13,500 per year
Why choose this course?
What you will learn
Our approach to learning and teaching is based on a blend of theory and practice, ensuring you gain both the knowledge and skills needed to excel in the health, care, and education of children and young people. We focus on developing critical thinking, reflective practice, and professional competence.
In the first year, you will explore the foundations of child development and wellbeing. You will learn about the key principles of health and social care, including child-centred approaches and effective problem-solving techniques. This year focuses on Equality, inclusion and digital equity as well as management, organisational behaviour and digital change.
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The second year deepens your understanding of contemporary challenges in the sector. You will study public health and its impact on communities, learning to address global health issues. The curriculum includes Protecting and Supporting Families in Health and Care, enhancing your competence in real-world settings.
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In your final year, you will engage in advanced studies and research methods, preparing you for your independent research project. You will also focus on service development and delivery, digital transformation in the health and care professions, and creating positive change in health and social care. This year prepares you for diverse career paths in the public, private, and voluntary sectors.
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Disclaimer
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We listen to student feedback and insights from industry and from professionals to ensure that course content is high-quality and up-to-date, and that it offers the best possible preparation for your future career or study goals.
For this reason, there might be modifications to the content of your course over time, to keep up to date with changes in the subject area or in the sector. If a module is no longer running, we’ll make sure to keep you informed, and work with you to choose a different suitable module.
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Staff
Our People
You will be taught and support by a wide range of professional staff and teams here to help you get the university experience you are looking for. Our teaching staff were ranked 2nd in Wales for Teaching, Assessment and Feedback and Academic Support (NSS 2024) meaning that the support and feedback you get will help you learn and develop strong academic skills. Our students have placed us 1st in Wales for Learning Opportunities and Student Voice (NSS 2024) meaning that there are a wide range of opportunities available to enhance your studies and that students play an active role in shaping their learning experiences. Our commitment to your learning has seen our students place us as 1st in Wales and joint 3rd in the UK for student satisfaction (Times Higher Education, 2024, ‘Overall Positivity’ measure). Find out more about our academic staff who teach across our courses.
Accommodation
Swansea Accommodation
Swansea has a huge student population, and the variety of accommodation available will leave you feeling spoilt for choice. Various purpose-built student accommodation providers provide accommodation in Swansea, and the accommodation team can guide you through your options. It will offer ongoing support throughout your time as a UWTSD student.
Further information
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Please note that every applicant is considered individually. We may also make offers based solely upon your life or work experience.
For applicants wishing to study the Diploma HE (two year) qualification, an offer will be made based upon your educational and employment experience.
For those wishing to study the BSc (three years) you will need to have obtained a minimum of 88 UCAS points.
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Assessments include: essays, exams, reports, presentations, reflective blogs and professional portfolios.
You will be asked to utilise information technology communication and organisational skills for your assignments.
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You are encouraged to continue or enter employment in the health, care or support sectors in order to enhance your studies. We recommend that you pay for the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) update option if you do not already have one in place. This however is not compulsory for the purposes of the programme.
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You may be eligible for funding to help support your study. To find out about scholarships, bursaries and other funding opportunities that are available, please visit our Bursaries and Scholarships section.
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We have a very strong employment support and work experience system within the Health Portfolio.
We link and work closely with public, private and third sector organisations and groups to provide opportunities for both paid and unpaid work for students.
We particularly welcome applicants already working with children and/or young people in some capacity.
Please note that this course does not take the place of the CCLD Level 3 qualification. If your job role or career requires this qualification we recommend you undertake it separately.