The HND Health and Social Care course prepares students for professional roles within the health, social care, and support sectors. The programme combines academic study with practical knowledge to develop the skills needed to support individuals, families, and communities in a variety of care settings.
Students gain an understanding of health and social care practices, safeguarding, equality and diversity, communication, and person-centred care. The course is designed to reflect real-world working environments and employer expectations.
Graduates can progress into roles such as:
Health Care Assistant
Support Worker
Care Coordinator
Social Care Practitioner
Community Support Worker
Applicants must be 18 years or older and meet one of the following criteria:
A Level 3 qualification, such as A-Levels (at least one pass) or a BTEC National/Extended Diploma in Business or a related subject
An Access to Higher Education Certificate from a recognised institution (accepted in place of A-Levels)
Other relevant Level 3 qualifications or equivalent international qualification
Applicants aged 21 and over may be considered without standard academic qualifications if they can demonstrate course commitment and 2 years of work experience, not necessarily related to the course.
All applicants must:
Pass an academic interview.
Demonstrate English language proficiency or complete an English assessment on campus
Assessment of HND programmes is continuous and practical rather than based on a single final exam. Typical assessment methods include:
Written reports and essays
Class presentations
Project work and case studies
Group assignments
Portfolios and reflective journals
In-class activities and practical tasks
This course is structured around units or modules, where students are assessed as they complete each topic — often through a combination of assignments and project work rather than only exams.

January, May, September

Manchester, London, Birmingham, and Leeds

£6,355 Year

2 years
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