Course Overview

This exciting and innovative course offers you the opportunity to study for, and to register as, both a Nurse (Learning Disabilities) and a Social Worker (Generic). You will gain the professional qualifications required as well as the knowledge, skills and experience required for working in health and social care settings, primarily with people who have learning disabilities, though placements in other social care settings meet the needs of a generic Social Work qualification.

Half of the time, the course is spent on placement where you will be supported by qualified practitioners. You will relate the theories of the professions to real-world practice and demonstrate your knowledge and skills through direct work with people with learning disabilities, their families and communities.

When you qualify, you will be able to register as a qualified nurse (learning disability) with the Nursing and Midwifery Council and to Social Work England as a social worker.

You will study:

• Study a number of related topics including sociology, psychology, social policy, law and ethics, risk and abuse, health promotion and human growth and development.

• Be supported by qualified practitioners, including nurses and social workers.

• Complete over 2,300 hours on placement which will give you valuable industry opportunity.

General Eligibility

GCSE

GCSE maths and English minimum grade C/grade 4 required or Level 2 equivalents - Key Skills Level 2 English and Key Skills Level 2 Mathematics

You must fulfil our GCSE entry requirements as well as one of the requirements listed below

UCAS tariff points

112 points

A level

112 points from a minimum of three A2 subjects.

Part Time Work Details

20 Hours of Work permit weekly for international students.

Language Requirement

• The IELTS score for international applicants is 6.0 (with no less than 5.5 in each component).