
Psychology
Course Overview Psychology is the science of human behaviour and experience; Psychologists use scientific methods to try to understand and explain ou…
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Course Overview
You will focus on areas including psychology, anatomy and physiology, Communication, safeguarding children and adults, complementary Therapies and public health. The skills and values needed in the sector are embedded throughout this course.
For this course you will need to acquire a DBS, this is a course requirement and the application will need to be completed at enrolment, please bring with you x3 forms of ID and a payment card. https://www.ddc.uk.net/help-advice/guidance-for-applicants/documentation-required/
You will spend three days a week in college one day a week in industry placement. Totally 315 hours of placement in Yr1 and 100 hours of placement in Yr2.
Assessment: |
Coursework (55%) Exam (45%). Students will complete 4 exams across the 2 years. |
Duration: | 2 years |
Entry requirements: |
Standard entry requirements, plus grade 4 in GCSE Science. |
Exam board: | Edexcel |
Costs: |
Textbooks £50, placement shirt £25, DBS check (currently £56) and travel to placements. |
Programme leader: |
Swapna Jare |
You may be required to complete an activity before you start in order to help introduce you to the subject. Check back in the summer term for more details.
During the course you will spend four days at College and one day a week on a work placement. Recent placements have included residential units for people with learning disabilities, schools (including special schools), charities, Riding for the Disabled, hospitals, pharmacies, youth work and dental surgeries.
This practical, work-related course is demanding In terms of the coursework required from you. Good organisational skills and the ability to meet deadlines are vitally important to be successful. You will be assessed continuously through case studies, work placement activities, projects and assignments.
This course is an accepted qualification for entry into professional training or university, with students going on to study subjects including nursing, midwifery, physiotherapy, occupational therapy, paramedic science, social work, nutrition and teaching.
Last year students went on to a variety of destinations, including university places at Bath, Winchester, Roehampton, King’s College London, Royal Holloway, Hull and Oxford Brookes.
Alternatively, students may consider direct entry into related
employment or further training.
There are a wide range of options for students considering a career in health and social care. Students may consider a role in alternative therapies, nursing, occupational therapy, speech and language therapy, medical technology or social services.
This course is an accepted qualification for entry into professional training or university, with students going on to study subjects including nursing, midwifery, physiotherapy, occupational therapy, paramedic science, social work, nutrition and teaching at universities such as East Anglia, Kings College London, Cardiff, Southampton and Exeter.
Name: | Cara |
Course: | Health and Social Care Level 3 Extended Diploma |
After getting cold feet with the A Levels I had chosen at my local sixth form, I applied to The Henley college at the beginning of September 2017 with the help of my dad who has worked at the College for a decade. I studied Health and Social Care Extended Level 3 and instantly felt like the course was for me. During my GCSEs I was interested in psychology and nursing, and starting a BTEC in a similar field allowed my interest to further and my academic side to grow immensely.
Despite being sad to leave Henley and being apprehensive about my new life chapter, I am so incredibly grateful to the College and what they have done for me over the two years. I have not looked back since joining and have gained such independence and personal growth that would not have been achieved at my local school sixth form. After receiving offers from them all, I chose the University of Birmingham as my firm choice and Surrey as my insurance.”