Social Care - Higher
- SubjectSocial Care
- QualificationNational Qualification
- CodeNCPSCHIS-F121A
- Study methods
Full-time
Start term: August 2012
Duration: 1 year 
Course contactAdministrator
0141 272 0647
In addition to the online application form, please download and complete the personal statement and reference forms below.
Course Description
This course is designed to give the skills and experience required to pursue a career in social care. The course covers many aspects of the caring role with a range of service users.
Students cover a range of NQ care units at higher level as well as a placement in a care setting.
SCQF Level
6
Subjects include
- Psychology for Care
- Understanding Mental Health and Mental Illness
- Sociology for Care
- Values and Principles in Care
- Stress and Stress Management
- Dementia
- Communications
- IT
- Numeracy
Fees and funding
There are no course fees for full-time UK/EU students. All full-time students are invited to apply for means tested bursary funding to cover living, travel and course expenses. Students may be required to pay course expenses if they do not receive a bursary. For further information visit our Information and Advice Centre.
Applying
To apply for this course, please complete the online application form above, and download and complete the reference form and personal statement.
Entry Requirements
- Four Credit-level Standard Grades including English or Communications or equivalent
- One suitable reference
- Internal candidates must have a reference from their guidance tutor
- A group interview is part of the selection process
- A personal statement is required as part of the application process.
Progression Routes
- HNC Social Care
- Employment in basic grade posts in social care, e.g support worker, home care worker or care assistant.
