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Diploma of Higher Education - DipHE
Health and Social Care
University of Wales Trinity Saint David
Entry requirements
Here's what you will need to get a place on the Health and Social Care course at University of Wales Trinity Saint David.
We're still busy gathering entry requirements for Health and Social Care at University of Wales Trinity Saint David. Look out for more info soon.
Tuition fees
| Location | Fees |
|---|---|
| England | £9,535 per year |
| Scotland | £9,535 per year |
| Wales | £9,535 per year |
| Northern Ireland | £9,535 per year |
| Channel Islands | £9,535 per year |
| Republic of Ireland | £9,535 per year |
| EU | £15,525 per year |
| International | £15,525 per year |
Course summary
What this course is about
UCAS code: HSC5
Here's what University of Wales Trinity Saint David says about its Health and Social Care course.
The health and social care field is always changing. Our DipHE programme is designed to keep you up-to-date with these changes and prepare you for a range of job opportunities. Whether you want to work with adults, children, or young people, this course will help you gain the skills and knowledge needed for success.
The DipHE in Health and Social Care aims to build a skilled workforce that can meet national, digital and social care goals. This course will give you a strong foundation in health and social care, blending both theory and practice to help you think critically and solve problems.
You will exercise investigative, reflective analytical and reasoning powers in context and be provided with the knowledge and skills to extend your study and training post-graduation.
Completing the DipHE in Health and Social Care can lead to various job opportunities, such as a Care Support Worker, Health Advisor, Community Support Officer or Youth Worker, to name a few. This diploma also serves as a step towards further education, like progressing to a BSc degree in Health and Social Care. This can deepen your knowledge and improve your career prospects.
Course details
Qualification
Diploma of Higher Education - DipHE
Department
Digital Health and Care
Location
SA1 Waterfront Campus, Swansea | Swansea
Duration
2 Years
Study mode
Blended learning (full-time)
Subjects
• Health and social care
Start date
September 22, 2025
Application deadline
January 29, 2025
The modules you will study
Year One
In the first year, you will explore the foundations of health and social care, focusing on key concepts, policy, and the skills needed for effective practice. You’ll study counselling, communication, and therapeutic relationship, psychology in health and social care and management organisational behaviour and digital, helping you to gain a solid base for your future studies.
Counselling, Communication, and the Therapeutic Relationship (20 credits) Psychology in Health and Social Care (20 credits) Learning in the Digital Era (20 credits) Contemporary Challenges: Making a Difference (20 credits) Introduction to Public Health and Wellbeing (20 credits) Management, Organisational Behaviour and Digital Change (20 credits)
Year Two
The second year builds on your knowledge with advanced topics in health promotion, public health, and social care sector practices. You’ll develop analytical skills through research methods and evidence-based practice, and learn about physiology as well as protecting and supporting families in health and social care.
Changemakers: Building your Personal Brand for Sustainable Employment (20 credits) Protecting and Supporting Families in Health and Care (20 credits) Changemakers: Creativity and Value Creation (20 credits) Introduction to Physiology (20 credits) Principles of Health and Social Care Practice (20 credits) Introduction to independent Research Skills (20 Credits)
How you will be assessed
Assessments include: essays, exams, reports, presentations, reflective accounts, debates, policy critiques and professional portfolios. You will be asked to utilise information technology communication and organisational skills for your assignments.
University of Wales Trinity Saint David reviews
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2nd year student
As a student union representative, I have firsthand experience with the workings of our student union, and I can confidently say that it is excellent. The student union plays a crucial role in advocating for the needs and interests of the student body, and I'm proud to be a part of that effort.rnrnO...
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2nd year student
University life has been an enriching and transformative experience for me. It's more than just attending classes and studying; it's a vibrant and dynamic environment where I've had the opportunity to grow personally, socially, and academically.rnrnOne of the highlights of university life is the sen...
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2nd year student
Living expenses can indeed be a significant aspect of the overall financial impact of attending university, even if tuition and accommodation are covered by scholarships. It's not uncommon for living costs to be higher in certain areas, especially in urban environments or regions with a higher cost ...
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2nd year student
The support I've received at my university has been excellent overall. From academic guidance to personal well-being, the university offers a range of resources to help students succeed and thrive.rnrnAcademically, professors are readily available during office hours for additional assistance and cl...
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2nd year student
The facilities at my university are generally quite good. The campus offers a variety of amenities to support students in their academic and extracurricular pursuits. rnrnThe library is well-stocked with a vast collection of resources, including books, journals, and online databases, which have been...
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2nd year student
Studying International Development and Global Politics has been an incredibly enriching experience for me. The course offers a comprehensive understanding of the complex dynamics shaping our world, from economic disparities to political conflicts and global cooperation. I've appreciated the diverse ...
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National Student Survey (NSS) scores
The NSS is an annual survey where final-year students are asked to rate different aspects of their course and university experience.
Here you can see ratings from University of Wales Trinity Saint David students who took the Health and Social Care course - or another course in the same subject area.
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Teaching on my course
97%
high
Teaching on my course
97%
high
How often does your course challenge you to achieve your best work?
92%
med
How good are teaching staff at explaining things?
99%
med
How often do teaching staff make the subject engaging?
98%
high
How often is the course intellectually stimulating?
98%
high
Learning opportunities
97%
high
Learning opportunities
97%
high
To what extent have you had the chance to bring together information and ideas from different topics?
96%
high
How well does your course introduce subjects and skills in a way that builds on what you have already learned?
99%
high
How well has your course developed your knowledge and skills that you think you will need for your future?
97%
high
To what extent have you had the chance to explore ideas and concepts in depth?
94%
med
To what extent does your course have the right balance of directed and independent study?
97%
high
Assessment and feedback
95%
high
Assessment and feedback
95%
high
How well have assessments allowed you to demonstrate what you have learned?
98%
high
How fair has the marking and assessment been on your course?
92%
med
How often does feedback help you to improve your work?
95%
high
How often have you received assessment feedback on time?
94%
med
How clear were the marking criteria used to assess your work?
94%
high
Academic support
94%
med
Academic support
94%
med
How easy was it to contact teaching staff when you needed to?
92%
med
How well have teaching staff supported your learning?
96%
med
Organisation and management
94%
high
Organisation and management
94%
high
How well were any changes to teaching on your course communicated?
97%
high
How well organised is your course?
92%
high
Learning resources
88%
med
Learning resources
88%
med
How well have the IT resources and facilities supported your learning?
91%
med
How well have the library resources (e.g., books, online services and learning spaces) supported your learning?
83%
low
How easy is it to access subject specific resources (e.g., equipment, facilities, software) when you need them?
91%
med
Student voice
91%
high
Student voice
91%
high
How clear is it that students' feedback on the course is acted on?
94%
high
To what extent do you get the right opportunities to give feedback on your course?
91%
med
To what extent are students' opinions about the course valued by staff?
89%
med
How well does the students' union (association or guild) represent students' academic interests?
90%
med
Other NSS questions
Other NSS questions
Overall, I am satisfied with the quality of the course.
97%
high
How well communicated was information about your university/college's mental wellbeing support services?
96%
high
Student information
See who's studying at University of Wales Trinity Saint David. These students are taking Health and Social Care or another course from the same subject area.
| Most popular A-levels studied | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Subject | Grade | |||||
| Health and Social Care | C | |||||
| Religious Studies | B | |||||
| Sociology | A | |||||
| Psychology | B | |||||
| Art and Design | C | |||||
Graduate prospects
What graduates do next
We have no information about graduates who took Health and Social Care at University of Wales Trinity Saint David.
Earnings after graduation
Earnings from University of Wales Trinity Saint David graduates who took Health and Social Care - or another course in the same subject area.
Earnings
£17.9k
First year after graduation
£20.4k
Third year after graduation
£21.7k
Fifth year after graduation
Shown here are the median earnings of graduates at one, three and five years after they completed a course related to Health and Social Care.
Note: this data only looks at employees (and not those who are self-employed or also studying) and covers a broad sample of graduates and the various paths they've taken, which might not always be a direct result of their degree
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