Course Overview

Gain a thorough understanding and detailed knowledge of social care.  Develop an awareness of major historical developments in care.  Understand the various concepts of social care, including the range of settings in which it operates.  Become aware of different theoretical approaches to social care, as well as the implications of delivering care in practice.  Learn about research methods and develop skills in critical analysis of qualitative and quantitative data to inform policy and best practice.  Gain a comprehensive and balanced understanding of the different needs of all the various users of social care.  Learn vital interpersonal skills, through group work; partnership working, policy making, and supporting vulnerable people including those with drug and alcohol addictions.

Entry requirements

For full details please speak to one or our specialist course advisors on 0800 096 8436 who will talk you through qualifications you need.

Support and benefits

• All course materials designed by experts in this field
• Step-by-step modules to guide your learning 
• Develops interpersonal and time-management skills merited by employers
• Successful completion of this course demonstrates your motivation, commitment and good work ethic
• Gain additional transferable skills in research, data analysis, IT, communication and report writing
• Full support from a dedicated ICS tutor to mentor and motivate you throughout

Career opportunities

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 this course you may well find yourself working for traditional public sector employers like the NHS, or within the rapidly expanding private and charity sectors.

Assessments

Module Specific

Awards Available

When successfully completing a module you’ll gain 20 credits.  In order to gain an Honours Degree 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.

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.

Flexible Payment Options

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 at a time so that, should you be unable to complete the full course for whatever reason, you won't be left with a fee for the full programme.

You can choose to enrol on the first two modules now and pay a £175 deposit and spread your payments Interest-Free over up to 6 months. Following that, you then enrol on the next two for a reduced £799.

The table below shows examples of what your monthly payments will be if you choose the Interest-Free option.

To find out more simply call 0500 501 366 now.

All prices are shown in Pounds Sterling.

*Postage and Packaging
** Per Module