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Health, Wellbeing and Social Care (T52)

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Course option

1year

Distance learning | 2024

Subject

Health and social care

If you work in health and social care, use services yourself, or would like to study to find out more about how we support adults in our care system, this certificate is for you. It provides an authoritative overview of the current context of health and social care for adults of all ages, using real-life case studies to explore a wide range of interesting issues and debates.

**Key features of the course**
- Deepens your knowledge and understanding of health and social care

- Apply theories to help understand real-life case studies

- Develops practical and employability skills

- Builds a solid foundation for further study in this sector

Modules

This certificate of higher education has one stage, comprising 120 credits. Your first module will cover issues around care and caring, including communication, identity and safeguarding. In the second module, you’ll study various perspectives on health, wellbeing and ageing across the lifecourse.

The Uni


Course location:

Distance Learning

Department:

The Open University

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Who studies this subject and how do they get on?

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UK students
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International students
8%
Male students
92%
Female students
57%
2:1 or above
43%
First year drop out rate

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