Acting Head of Department

Health and Social Care with Foundation Year - UH-000846

The University of Huddersfield seeks and encourages applicants in order to widen participation, improve access and apply the principles of equal opportunities.  We provide support for applicants who require additional assistance in order to select the right course of study and make a successful transition to studying at University.  We encourage local, national and international applications.
For international students the general English Language Requirements can be found at <a href="http://www.hud.ac.uk/international">http://www.hud.ac.uk/international</a>
The University provides opportunities for the accreditation of prior learning (APL) as stated at the following link:  <a href="https://www.hud.ac.uk/undergraduate/how-to-apply/apl/">Accreditation of Prior Learning - University of Huddersfield</a>  
The University’s general minimum entry requirements are specified <a href="https://www.hud.ac.uk/undergraduate/how-to-apply/entry-requirements/">Minimum entry requirements - University of Huddersfield</a> in the ‘Regulations for Awards” <a href="https://www.hud.ac.uk/policies/registry/awards-taught/">Regulations for awards (taught courses) - University of Huddersfield</a>
Every person who applies for this course and meets the minimum entry requirement – regardless of any disability – will be given the same opportunity in the selection process.  All candidates are selected through interview and throughout the interview must show an ability to communicate well in spoken English. General advice and information regarding disability and the support the University can give can be found by contacting  student services as follows:
Telephone: 01484 472675
Email: disability@hud.ac.uk 
Further information is available at their website at: <a href="https://students.hud.ac.uk/help/disability/">Disability support - University of Huddersfield</a>
The specific entry requirements and admission criteria for this course are available on the University website. The anticipated specific entry requirements and admissions criteria for this course are:
DDE at A Level
64 UCAS tariff points from a combination of Level 3 qualifications.
MPP in BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma.
64 UCAS tariff points from International Baccalaureate qualifications.
In order to prepare for the compulsory work placement at Honours level (Year 3), students are required to undertake a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check during the second year of the course. Whilst a clear DBS return is not a pre requisite for entry to the course it must be noted that placement opportunities may be severely curtailed if a DBS check were to return any issues. Since the placement is a required element of the course, progression may be jeopardised by any problems with DBS checks.
Successful completion of Year 0 of this course may also provide the opportunity for students who wish to pursue a career in a healthcare discipline to transfer into Year 1 of a specific healthcare degree course. This opportunity will be subject to the normal non-academic admissions requirements of the specific healthcare degree course, such as successful interview, occupational health clearance and an enhanced DBS check. Further detail of this can be found the relevant healthcare degree page on Coursefinder.

UH-000846 - Health and Social Care with Foundation Year

Pre Foundation Optional

Pre Foundation Core

Pre Foundation Compulsory

Pre Foundation Level

Foundation Optional

Foundation Core

Foundation Compulsory

Foundation Level

Intermediate Optional

Intermediate Core

Intermediate Compulsory

Intermediate Level

Sandwich Year Out Optional

Sandwich Year Out

Honours Optional

Honours Core

Honours Compulsory

Honours Level

Structure

Diploma of Higher Education

Bachelor of Science

Certificate of Higher Education

Demonstrate, reflect on and evaluate their personal development, core/transferable skills, core values and work-related experiences

Adopt a questioning approach to the understanding of social justice, equality, inclusion and mutual respect

Demonstrate a critical understanding of research and evaluation techniques relevant to the study of health and social care

Develop and maintain an appropriate role within a ‘work-based’ organisation showing an appreciation of rights and responsibilities

Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the conceptual frameworks, principles and values of health and social care practice.

Analyse and apply knowledge, skills and values to a range of health and social care issues

Engage in appropriate activities to improve the quality of the lives of individuals and groups on an individual, community and societal level

Demonstrate an evaluative appreciation of the diverse and complex nature of individuals and groups

	Identify relationships with individuals, groups and organisations

Critically evaluate different models and theories of health and social care practice

Demonstrate a critical awareness of a range of contemporary social theories in relation to current changes in health and social care

Understand ethical professional competence and integrity

Adopt an analytical approach to the examination of local, national and international/global health and social care related policies and practices

Appreciate the significance of communication and interpersonal skills

Critically review and evaluate literature related to health and social care issues

Be aware of the impact their own values may have on practice with different groups of service-users and carers

Demonstrate a critical awareness of current health and social issues and priorities at a local, national and international level

Support and develop effective and efficient collaborative working

Evaluate personal and organisational contributions to health and social care issues

Demonstrate an understanding of the importance and role of self-development, lifelong learning, core skills, working with others and self and team management and leadership.

Demonstrate a critical understanding of process and systems for delivery of care and care management

Evaluate and reflect upon own professional practice

Effectively communicate with a range of appropriate stakeholders

Demonstrate a critical realisation of the breadth of health and social care values and processes

The methods for the validation and annual evaluation of courses, including those validated by external bodies, and for the review of teaching and research and of academic support services are specified in the University’s ;Quality Assurance Procedures for Taught Courses which can be found on the Registry website as follows:
<a href="http://www.hud.ac.uk/registry/regulationsandpolicies/qa">http://www.hud.ac.uk/registry/regulationsandpolicies/qa</a>
The School is committed to comprehensive student engagement and works actively with the University of Huddersfield Student Union to support this through the student representative system see further information at: .
<a href="http://www.huddersfield.su/courserephub">http://www.huddersfield.su/courserephub</a>
Within the School students are represented at committee level from Student Panels to the School Board. The School also has a Student Council.  Individual feedback on the quality and standards of teaching and learning is received through module and course evaluations.
An effective external examination system is managed by Registry and all reports are viewed at University, School and course levels.  External examiner and student feedback, as well as all statistical data about the course, is reported through the course committee structure and scrutinised through the University wide annual evaluation process.

UH-000846

This programme specification provides a concise summary of the main features of the course and the learning outcomes that a typical student might reasonably be expected to achieve and demonstrate if he/she takes full advantage of the learning opportunities that are provided.  More detailed information on the learning outcomes, content and teaching, learning and assessment methods of each module can be found in the study module guide and course handbook.  The accuracy of the information contained in this document is reviewed by the University and may be checked by the Office for Students.
The outcome of the most recent institutional audit can be found at:
<a href="http://www.qaa.ac.uk/InstitutionReports/Reports/Pages/inst-audit-Huddersfield-10.aspx">http://www.qaa.ac.uk/InstitutionReports/Reports/Pages/inst-audit-Huddersfield-10.aspx</a>
The independent review of quality of health provision in the School jointly undertaken by QAA and the Department of Health in December 2005 concluded that there was confidence in all disciplines, with commendations for learning and teaching, and for student progression. In particular the reviewers were very impressed with the relationship between the University and the NHS.

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<li>Personal Tutor</li>
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The University has implemented a personal tutor system.  This system aims to both improve the student experience of learning and teaching, and increase student retention and achievement rates.  Specifically personal tutors:
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<li>Provide a personal contact for the student within the University and the School.</li>
<li>Act as a liaison between the student and course leaders to seek any improvements required</li>
<li>Offer guidance, assistance and support in managing the students’ academic experience</li>
<li>Recognise when the problems presented are beyond the personal tutors’ competence and seek guidance and support for the student through the University and/or School referral processes.</li>
<li>Work with students to review and reflect upon their own progress and if necessary on ways to improve it.</li>
<li>Take part in supportive training events.</li>
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<li>Module Leader</li>
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The module leader is responsible for teaching, learning and assessment of the modules within this course.
 
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<li>Course Leader</li>
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The course leader is responsible for the entire quality assurance arrangements for the course.
 
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<li>Year Leader</li>
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The year leader is responsible for a management of a particular year of a course.