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Health and Social Care (with Foundation Year) - HND

Cardiff Metropolitan University

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Cardiff Metropolitan University

Course options

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  • Qualification

    Higher National Diploma - HND

  • Location

    Llandaff Campus - Cardiff Metropolitan University

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    28-SEP-26

  • Duration

    3 Years

Course summary

This is a three-year programme that includes a year of foundational study which leads directly into the degree course. Our foundation year offers the chance to strengthen your skills, knowledge and confidence, before you advance to stage one of your honours degree.​Are you passionate about making a difference in people’s lives? Do you want to drive change within the diverse and exciting health and social care sector? If so, the HND Health & Social Care degree at Cardiff Met is for you. Through this exciting undergraduate degree, you will explore three core themes: Adult Health and Social Care, Child Health and Social Care, and Global issues in Health and Social Care.You will be taught by expert lecturers who are actively involved in cutting edge research in the field, meaning that you will stay up to date with key ideas and practices that shape the health and social care sector. You will also hear from a variety of guest speakers from the sector including Health and Social Care Wales.At Level 5, you will gain a highly regarded Level 5 Institute of Leadership and Management (ILM) qualification, and take part in work-based learning, giving you valuable real-world experience of the health and social care sector. Placement settings include local and central government, third sector organisations, the NHS, drug and alcohol services and the St John Ambulance. There is a strong emphasis on creative research methods in each year of study, so you understand the connection between health and social care industry discoveries, leading to research, and subsequent government funded policies. On completion, the Health and Social Care HND at Cardiff Met will open up a wide range of career paths including working in the voluntary, charitable and private sectors.​

Tuition fees

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£ 16,000per year

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University information

Cardiff Metropolitan University

Cardiff Metropolitan University

Cardiff Metropolitan University

  • University League Table

    72nd

  • Campus address

    Llandaff Campus - Cardiff Metropolitan University, Western Avenue, Cardiff, South Glamorgan, CF5 2YB, United Kingdom

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Cardiff Met is home to 1,200 international students from over 130 countries.
International students are valued and respected for the unique experiences and views they bring to university life.
A University of Sanctuary, Cardiff Met creates a safe and welcoming space for asylum seekers, refugees and migrants, supporting them to reach their potential.

Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    Social Work

    56th out of 75 5

  • Entry standards

    / Max 178
    113 64%

    41st

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    92.0 92%

    28th

    27

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.35 84%

    20th

    6

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