Health and Care of Children and Young People (Full-time) (DipHE)
Do you want to help children and young people live healthier, happier lives? DipHE in Health and Social Care for Children and Young People is designed to give you the skills and knowledge to do just that. This course is a recognised qualification, opening up exciting career paths in health, care, and education.
We provide a programme of progressive studies relevant to careers in the primary functions of care within the health, care and education of children and young people that enhance your ability to exercise investigative, reflective analytical and reasoning powers in context. You will learn about the key ideas and practices that help children and young people grow and thrive. You’ll study important theories about their development and wellbeing, and discover how to use this knowledge in real-life situations to make a positive impact.
You will also explore current issues affecting individuals, organisations, and communities, both locally and globally. This will help you understand the role of Public Health in tackling these challenges and improving the health and wellbeing of different populations.
Our course focuses on helping you become an independent learner and develop skills that will last a lifetime. These skills are crucial for succeeding in your studies and will also support your future career. You’ll build a strong foundation for employment, gaining the abilities needed to adapt and grow in your professional life.
By choosing our DipHE in Health and Social Care for Children and Young People, you will join a supportive learning community that is committed to helping you succeed. Whether you’re starting your career or looking to enhance your current role, this programme will provide you with the tools you need to make a real difference.
We also offer the opportunity to study all modules in Welsh.
Course details
- On-campus
- Full-time
- English
- Welsh
Tuition Fees 24/25
Home (Full-time): £9,000 per year
Overseas (Full-time): £13,500 per year
Why choose this course?
What you will learn
Our approach to learning and teaching is based on a blend of theory and practice, ensuring you gain both the knowledge and skills needed to excel in the health, care, and education of children and young people. We focus on developing critical thinking, reflective practice, and professional competence.
In the first year, you will explore the foundations of child development and wellbeing. You will learn about the key principles of health and social care, including child-centred approaches and effective problem-solving techniques. This year focuses on Equality, inclusion and digital equity as well as management, organisational behaviour and digital change.
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The second year deepens your understanding of contemporary challenges in the sector. You will study public health and its impact on communities, learning to address global health issues. The curriculum includes Protecting and Supporting Families in Health and Care, enhancing your competence in real-world settings.
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Disclaimer
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We listen to student feedback and insights from industry and from professionals to ensure that course content is high-quality and up-to-date, and that it offers the best possible preparation for your future career or study goals.
For this reason, there might be modifications to the content of your course over time, to keep up to date with changes in the subject area or in the sector. If a module is no longer running, we’ll make sure to keep you informed, and work with you to choose a different suitable module.
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Staff
Our People
You will be taught and supported by a wide range of professional staff and teams here to help you get the university experience you are looking for. Our teaching staff were ranked 2nd in Wales for Teaching, Assessment and Feedback and Academic Support (NSS 2024) meaning that the support and feedback you get will help you learn and develop strong academic skills. Our students have placed us 1st in Wales for Learning Opportunities and Student Voice (NSS 2024) meaning that there are a wide range of opportunities available to enhance your studies and that students play an active role in shaping their learning experiences. Our commitment to your learning has seen our students place us as 1st in Wales and joint 3rd in the UK for student satisfaction (Times Higher Education, 2024, ‘Overall Positivity’ measure). Find out more about our academic staff who teach across our courses.
Further information
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Please note that every applicant is considered individually. We may also make offers based solely upon your life or work experience.
For applicants wishing to study the Diploma HE (two year) qualification, an offer will be made based upon your educational and employment experience.
For those wishing to study the BSc (three years) you will need to have obtained a minimum of 88 UCAS points.
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Assessments include: essays, exams, reports, presentations, reflective blogs and professional portfolios.
You will be asked to utilise information technology communication and organisational skills for your assignments.
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You are encouraged to continue or enter employment in the health, care or support sectors in order to enhance your studies. We recommend that you pay for the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) update option if you do not already have one in place. This however is not compulsory for the purposes of the programme.
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You may be eligible for funding to help support your study. To find out about scholarships, bursaries and other funding opportunities that are available, please visit our Bursaries and Scholarships section.
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We have a very strong employment support and work experience system within the Health Portfolio.
We link and work closely with public, private and third sector organisations and groups to provide opportunities for both paid and unpaid work for students.
We particularly welcome applicants already working with children and/or young people in some capacity.
Please note that this course does not take the place of the CCLD Level 3 qualification. If your job role or career requires this qualification we recommend you undertake it separately.