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Health and Social Care Top-Up

Regent College London

Health and Social Care Top-Up at Regent College London in London. This subject looks at how health and care services are organised and delivered, and at the people who rely on them.

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Duration
1 year full-time
Where
London
Award
Bachelor's degree (Hons), top-up

Course overview

This subject looks at how health and care services are organised and delivered, and at the people who rely on them. Teaching makes the most of your own experience of care, through case studies, reflective practice and discussion.

As a top-up programme, it recognises the HND, Foundation Degree or equivalent study you have already completed, so you can finish a full honours degree in a single year.

Who this course is for

For students who have completed an HND, Foundation Degree or equivalent and want to finish a full honours degree in one year.

Where you will study

Regent College London

A career-focused higher education provider with several campuses across London, teaching university-awarded degrees and HNDs.

Study mode: Full-time, with on-campus teaching usually timetabled across two or three days a week

Campus availability and timetables can vary by intake. Your adviser will confirm the location and teaching days before you apply.

What you will study

Module titles vary between institutions and may change from year to year. Typical topics include:

  • Social Policy
  • Law and Ethics in Care
  • Communication in Care Settings
  • Leadership in Care Services
  • Quality and Service Improvement
  • Practice-Based Project

Entry requirements for UK students

  • Open to UK residents, including British and Irish citizens and people with settled or pre-settled status.
  • Designed for people who have already completed an HND, Foundation Degree or similar study, so you finish a full honours degree in one year.
  • You will need photo ID and proof of address dated within the last month. If you are not a British or Irish citizen, you will also need a share code.
  • Not sure if you qualify? Ask us. We check your options before you apply, free of charge.

Every application is looked at individually. If you are not sure whether you qualify, ask us before ruling yourself out.

Where it can lead

  • Community support worker
  • Charity project officer
  • Route to nursing or social work
  • Care coordinator
  • Senior support worker
  • Care home or service manager

Fees and funding

Eligible home students can apply to Student Finance England for a Tuition Fee Loan, paid directly to the institution, and a Maintenance Loan to help with living costs. Repayments only start once you have finished and earn above the repayment threshold.

Parents, carers and students with disabilities may qualify for extra, non-repayable support such as the Childcare Grant, Parents' Learning Allowance or Disabled Students' Allowance.

How we help with Student Finance

How to apply

  1. Talk to an adviser

    A free call to check the course suits your goals and circumstances.

  2. Submit your application

    Complete our secure online application and upload your documents. It takes about fifteen minutes.

  3. Interview or assessment

    Most institutions hold a short, friendly interview or written task. We help you prepare.

  4. Offer and funding

    Accept your offer and complete your Student Finance application with our support.

Start your application

Questions about this course

When does Health and Social Care Top-Up at Regent College London start?

Start dates: Several intakes a year, commonly January, May or June, and September. We recommend applying at least six to eight weeks before you want to start, so there is time for your interview and funding.

How long does the course take?

The course takes 1 year full-time. Study mode: full-time, with on-campus teaching usually timetabled across two or three days a week.

Do I need A levels or recent qualifications?

Not always. Many courses welcome applicants aged 21 or over on the basis of experience, an interview and a short written task. We will check the requirements for you.

Do I have to pay Lampton Education for help?

No. Our advice and application support are free for students, from the first conversation to enrolment.

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