BA (Hons) Social Care

BA (Hons) Social Care

Our BA (Hons) Social Care course will give you the skills and knowledge to make a difference in a wide variety of social care careers. You'll gain a better understanding of social policy and the social care service, and of issues such as social exclusion, poverty and care in modern society. With your knowledge and a social care qualification, you'll be able to empower others to make positive changes in their lives, helping children, families and the elderly, as well as those with mental health needs and other vulnerable groups.

The BA (Hons) Social Care course will give you a thorough understanding of social care. You will look at social care practice as well as theory, and develop an awareness of major historical developments in social care. You will study different concepts of social care and the range of settings in which it operates. You will gain a comprehensive and balanced understanding of the different needs of social care users, and learn about research methods and critical analysis of data. You will also learn vital interpersonal skills through group work and partnership working. You'll also learn about social care policy-making and supporting vulnerable people, including those with drug and alcohol addictions.

Entry Requirements

For full details of entry to the BA (Hons) Social Care degree course please speak to one of our specialist course advisors on 0800 056 3983 who will talk you through qualifications you need.

Where will I go from here?

This specialised qualification, the only one of its kind in the UK, gives you a sound foundation for a wide range of careers. Some of these areas include working with families and young people, in community care roles and housing associations. On successful completion of the BA (Hons) Social Care course you may well find yourself working for traditional public sector employers like the NHS, or within the rapidly expanding private and charity sectors.

What will I gain?

When successfully completing a module you'll gain 20 credits.  In order to gain an Honours Degree in Social Care you will need to obtain a total of 360 credits - 120 credits at each level. However, if you prefer to graduate early, you can choose from the following Intermediate Awards.

  • Ordinary Degree - 300 credits (15 modules)
  • Diploma of Higher Education - 240 credits (12 modules) 
  • Certificate of Higher Education - 120 credits (6 modules) 
  • University Undergraduate Certificate - 40 credits (2 modules) 
  • University Undergraduate Associate Certificate - 20 credits (1 module)

Remember that whichever option you choose; you'll receive only one final award.

Assessment

There are a number of assessments that you complete as part of your studies and forward to your academic tutor for grading and comments.

You'll also take a summative assessment at the end of your module. Summative assessments include coursework, exams or a mix of both. Summative assessments take place three times a year and exam venues are located around the UK. Please note that there are additional summative assessment fees for each module.

What will I get?

Because we're experts in home learning, ICS knows about and offers all the support you need along the way.
You'll receive study materials that have been specially designed for distance learning by experts in social care, and you will work with step-by-step modules to guide your learning.
You'll have access to an experienced personal tutor both online and over the phone, ready to help you with guidance and motivation.
You'll also be part of the ICS Online Student Community, where you'll have access to library materials and your account information, as well as vital links with your fellow students, with the chance to discuss your work, ask questions and make new friends.

Course code

K16

Additional fees

Please note that there are additional assessment fees for each module.

See your course content

ICS will support you on the first two modules of your programme with our friendly mentors and expert tutors. This will help you gain increased confidence and develop the necessary skills needed to succeed in your studies.

Level 1

Skills for Learning Social Care

This module will show you the way to become a more effective learner. You'll cover a range of different skill areas, including information technology, academic reading and writing, finding and using sources, and study skills. You'll have the opportunity to develop a Personal Development Plan (PDP) that will help you reflect on your existing skills and identify gaps where you need to apply greater focus.

Key Topics

  • Learning styles
  • Stress management and work-life balance
  • Continuing professional development
  • Skills development - essay writing, effective reading and note taking, critical thinking and analysis, taking part in research, accessing sources of information, using computers and online resources

Who Cares? The Social Care Mosaic

This module explores in depth the issue of whose responsibility it is to care for individuals, families and vulnerable groups in society, and aims to give you an understanding of how different agencies and disciplines work collaboratively. You'll cover a broad range of subjects, from the links between social care and the community, to working effectively with carers, policy makers, professionals and a mixture of public, private, and welfare agencies.

Key Topics

  • The community care movement and the reduction in institutional care
  • The mixed economy of provision
  • The range of agencies and partnerships which deliver care including residential care
  • The issues raised by working with groups with different needs, including the ageing population, those with mental health difficulties, those with a disability and people in the role of carers; the complexity of needs
  • Working in the contexts of community care and developing strategies of intentional learning and empowerment of self and others

Modules 3-18 offered by University of East London

Once you have successfully completed these initial modules you would be eligible to enrol for the full undergraduate programme if you wish.  UEL will directly provide the support you need as a distance learner to successfully complete your chosen degree programme. This will allow you to benefit from being a university student and a member of UEL's vibrant and diverse educational community. As a fully supported UEL student, you will enjoy greater access to our comprehensive range of services during your studies.

Level 1

  • Supporting Children, Young People and Families
  • Exploring Social Care in theory and Practice
  • Social care With and Within Groups
  • Caring In Context: Poverty, Exclusion and Care

Level 2

  • Social Care Practice 1
  • Research Skills for Social care
  • Personal Lives, Identities and Social Care
  • Contemporary Social Policy
  • Violence In Everyday life
  • Legal Contexts of Care

Level 3

  • Social Care Practice 2
  • Bodies and Minds
  • Crime and Justice
  • Education and Everyday Life
  • Research Project
  • Housing and Homelessness

 

At ICS, we make it as easy as possible for you to get started on the degree programme of your choice by enrolling you on two modules.

When you contact us we will take you through a pre-entry process.  Once you decide to proceed, you will then have a telephone interview with an ICS advisor, receive a 'pre-entry' pack with content such as a learning styles assessment and basic study skills information etc.

ICS will support you on the first two modules of your programme with our friendly mentors and expert tutors. This will help you gain increased confidence and develop the necessary skills needed to succeed in your studies.

Once you have successfully completed these initial modules you would be eligible to enrol for the full undergraduate programme if you wish.  UEL will directly provide the support you need as a distance learner to successfully complete your chosen degree programme. This will allow you to benefit from being a university student and a member of UEL's vibrant and diverse educational community. As a fully supported UEL student, you will enjoy greater access to our comprehensive range of services during your studies.

To find out more simply call 0800 056 3983  now.

 

BA (Hons) Degree)

1st Two Modules

Pre-entry fee

 £                        275.00

1st Installment

 £                        224.80

2nd Installment

 £                        224.80

3rd Installment

 £                        224.80

4th Installment

 £                        224.80

5th Installment

 £                        224.80

Successful completion of the first two modules will then enable students to complete the full undergraduate programme.

For further details please do not hesitate to contact us.