“Studying Health and Social Care with a foundation year gave me the confidence, skills, and support I needed to grow personally and professionally—and truly feel ready to make a difference.”
BA (Hons) & Foundation Year
This Health and Social Care degree with a foundation year provides a strong foundation in health and social care, equipping you with essential academic skills and sector-specific knowledge. Designed to support your success, it offers an engaging and inclusive learning environment with personalised teaching, small group sessions, and interactive activities. With tailored assessment support, extensive student services, and a focus on wellbeing, this course prepares you for further study and a meaningful career in the health and social care sector.
Key Facts
BA (Hons) or Foundation Year Entry Degrees
Weekdays, Weekend, Evening
Manchester, Derby, Sunderland
January, September
This course is built around a warm, student-centred approach to learning, ensuring you feel supported and confident every step of the way. With a focus on interactivity, personal attention, and wellbeing, the programme creates an environment where you can thrive academically and personally.
Classes are structured to encourage participation and interaction, with large groups divided into smaller ones for more focused contact. A mix of activities, quizzes, and formative assessments keeps your learning on track and aligned with assessment goals, while regular feedback and close lecturer support enhance your progress.
You’ll benefit from dedicated module tutorials, workshops, and assignment support designed to help you build academic confidence. Study skills sessions, peer-led groups, and flexible assessment options cater to different learning styles and needs, all supported by extensive learning resources and accessibility services.
Beyond academics, the course offers a wide range of services to support your overall wellbeing—from mental health support and counselling to financial aid and one-to-one advice. Self-care tools and a responsive, friendly teaching team help ensure you feel empowered and well-supported throughout your learning journey.
“Studying Health and Social Care with a foundation year gave me the confidence, skills, and support I needed to grow personally and professionally—and truly feel ready to make a difference.”
This module supports your transition into higher education by building essential academic skills and providing a strong foundation in health and social care. Through interactive learning, tailored assessment support, and access to wellbeing resources, you’ll develop the confidence, study habits, and sector knowledge needed to succeed both academically and personally.
Empowerment in Social Care (Credits: 20)
Interprofessional Learning (Credits: 20)
Preparing for Undergraduate Study (Credits: 40)
Social Care Context and Delivery (Credits: 20)
Valuing the Self and Others (Credits: 20)
Academic, Personal & Professional Development 11 – Skills for Practice (Credits: 20)
Health, Society & Culture (Credits: 20)
Introduction to Health and Wellbeing (Credits: 20)
Introduction to Research Skills (Credits: 20)
Introduction to Social Care and the Mixed Economy of Welfare (Credits: 20)
Social Care Values, Equality and Diversity (credits: 20)
Developing Research Skills (Credits: 20)
Mental Health and Wellbeing (Credits: 20)
Partnership and Collaborative Working in Health (Credits: 20)
Social Care Interventions: Working with Adults (Credits: 20)
Sustainable Healthy Communities (Credits: 20)
Working with Children and Families (Part 1) (Credits: 20)
Appraising Health Policy and Practice (credits: 20)
Independent Research and Practice (credits: 20)
Law and Ethics in Health (credits: 20)
Leadership and Management in Health (credits: 20)
Technology and Innovation in Social Care Practice (credits: 20)
Working with Youth and Families (part 2) (credits: 20)
At Central Core of Education, we make higher education accessible to everyone. Whether you have qualifications or not, we’re here to help you start your university journey.
Option 1
Have qualifications? You can start directly at Level 4, skipping the Foundation Year, and dive straight into core modules. This route fast-tracks your journey, helping you build advanced knowledge and leadership skills
Option 2
No qualifications? No problem. Start with our Foundation Year, designed to build your skills, confidence, and understanding of key business concepts. This route prepares you for success in the later stages of the degree and beyond
Not sure which entry route is right for you? Start a WhatsApp conversation with Central Core of Education today for personalized support and guidance.