Health and Social Care Degree Pathway

Health and Social Care Degree Pathway

This Course at a Glance

• Globally recognised online alternative to Year 1 and Year 2 of university
• Get on the pathway to obtaining a BSc (Hons) Management and Leadership in Health and Social Care degree
• In partnership with Qualifi, making degree learning accessible to all
• Complete Year 3 at the prestigious Anglia Ruskin University
• Flexible online study rather than on-campus lectures
• Get on the fast track to your university qualification
• Guaranteed admissions letter for final year at university
• Avoid rising loan repayment fees
• Save on expensive living costs associated with on-campus study

Achieving a degree in health and social care or a relevant subject can propel you towards a range of careers within health, education, social care, public services, or charities. With our pathway, which consists of the first and second years of a degree, removing in-person lectures and restrictive timetables, you have the option to complete Year 1 and Year 2 in as little as 9 months.

About Your Pathway

This undergraduate degree pathway in health and social care is made up of 240 credits and is designed as an online alternative to completing Year 1 and Year 2 at university. Studying with us will fast-track you to the final year of an associated bachelor’s degree, which can be completed online at our partnered university.

This has been made possible through our partnership with Qualifi, a leading 21st-century Awarding Organisation, which is recognised by Ofqual. Qualifi is driven by providing a more flexible and cost-effective route for learners to achieve degree-level qualifications by offering progression routes with universities.

The course is delivered online, through an engaging array of online learning materials. So, you will find your education both interesting and rewarding. As a self-paced online course, you can also work towards your qualification without pressure, around your existing commitments.

What Will You Learn?

Year 1 of the course focuses on building essential academic skills to prepare you for higher education. Additionally, you will delve into various vocation-focused modules, covering topics such as communication methods within health and social care settings, healthcare policy evaluation, and the recruitment, management, and development of staff members.

Year 2 takes your knowledge to a deeper level, exploring the underlying values, theories, and policies in health and social care practice. You will study health and social care service quality, the significance of positive collaboration with others, and the complexities of health, disability, and illness. Furthermore, the course will empower you with the ability to address the needs of individuals with complex physical and mental health conditions through an independent research project.

University Progression

Upon successful completion of Year 1 and Year 2 with us, you will be guaranteed an admissions letter to complete Year 3 of your undergraduate degree at Anglia Ruskin University, one of the top 40 universities in the UK.

For example, you could study:

BSc (Hons) Management and Leadership in Health and Social Care (Top-Up).

Want a complete online degree experience? Year 3 can also be studied online at home with Anglia Ruskin University. This will cost you just £5,000*, which is paid separately to the university.

*On-campus options are available for Year 3, but prices vary.

Study for a Degree Without Expensive Fees

If you’re looking for a high-value, faster, and more flexible way to get a health and social care degree, you’ve come to the right place. This online programme allows you to complete the first two years of university from the comfort of your home, at a time that suits you. Once completed, you’ll be guaranteed a spot at university to study in your third year. What’s more, this alternative option means you won’t be burdened with hefty student debt.

This makes it much easier to qualify for a health and social care career while managing your existing commitments. By swapping classes and fixed timetables for online learning, you can progress freely and qualify for the final step as soon as you’re ready.

A More Affordable Alternative

The latest change in student finance rules will see university graduates doubling their student loan repayments. This is in addition to repaying their student loans when they earn an annual salary of £25,000, instead of the £27,660 it was before.

With inflation and interest rates rising in the UK due to the ongoing cost of living crisis, university graduates are affected. For the 2022/23 academic year, there was a risk of student loan interest rates reaching 12%, further hitting the pockets of students.

Due to the current economic uncertainty, a university graduate could end up with an average of £42,900 of student loan debt, with tuition fees costing an average of £9,250 per year.

According to YouGov, 37% of people feel that current tuition fees are unfair, so it’s no surprise that many are looking for alternative options. Here at learndirect, we can offer you an affordable alternative pathway that covers the first and second year of a degree for a fraction of the cost of the traditional route.

Please note, once you complete our degree pathway, you will need to pay the top-up fee of £5,000 to your select university to study the third year of your course online. You can opt to complete your third year on campus, but prices vary.

Avoid Rise in Daily Living Costs

You can also skip the other associated costs of full-time university when you study with us. By completing Year 1 and Year 2 in Health and Social Care online at home, you won’t need to worry about student housing costs or travel expenses. Moreover, you have the flexibility to integrate studying into your lifestyle without the need to rearrange other commitments. So, if you’re currently working, you won’t have to give that up to get your degree.

Guaranteed University Admissions Letter

Not only do we fast-track your progress to the final year of a health and social care degree or a related subject at university, but we also provide you with an admissions letter. This letter fulfils the entry requirements for your final year at university, ensuring a smooth transition upon completion of our Health and Social Care degree pathway.