Certificate of HE Health and Social Care at University of Essex

Programme overview

The Certificate of HE Health and Social Care is a one-year full-time programme at the Colchester Campus preparing students for support roles with adults in community organisations, residential homes and creative and therapeutic settings. It is built in line with the Care Certificate standards and uses simulation, workshops, lectures and seminars in skills labs and mock wards.

Department: School of Health and Social Care | Duration: 1 year full-time | Intake: October 2027 | Study mode: full-time | Location: Colchester, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Modules are Biopsychosocial Science (30 credits), Person Centred Care (30), Simulated Practice Skills Book (30), Study and Lifelong Learning (15) and Introduction to Interprofessional Working (15).

Career pathways

Support worker roles supporting adults across health and social care settings, or progression to further study and professional training.

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Application information

Entry requirements

GCSE Mathematics and English grade C/4, or acceptable OFQUAL regulated level 2 alternatives (Functional Skills level 2, Key Skills level 2, or numeracy/literacy units in an Access to HE Diploma; the English alternatives apply to first-language English speakers or those resident in the UK over three years who do not need a Student visa). Plus a level 3 qualification such as A-levels, BTECs, T-level, NVQ Level 3, QAA-approved Access course or Senior Healthcare Support Worker; other vocational level 3 qualifications are considered. The course is available to Home students only; applicants requiring a UK Student visa are not eligible.

Domestic applicants: GBP 10,050 for the whole programme. Home/UK fee for the one-year course as listed (start October 2027). The page also lists an international fee but states the course is open to Home students only. Source

Intake: October 2027

Duration: 1 year full-time

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