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CCEA Level 3 Advanced Subsidiary GCE In Health and Social Care (2 A Levels) (601/8919/8)
Overview
This is a two-year, full time 2 A Level programme which allows progression onto further study or employment.
You will learn about health and wellbeing, human behaviour and safeguarding children. You will study care services including traditional and holistic therapies and examine the rights and responsibilities of both service users and service providers.
You will also investigate the importance of communication in care settings and how positive care can be promoted. Through practical activities, you will apply your knowledge and understanding to work-related contexts, develop research, evaluation and problem-solving skills.
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Minimum entry requirements are pre-defined by the College’s admissions criteria, which can be found by visiting our entry criteria page on this link
Preference may be given to those with Level 2 Literacy and Numeracy or equivalent.
An Access NI check will also be undertaken for all students at the commencement of the course.
Entry requirements can change and be discussed on an individual basis if necessary.
Proof of qualifications MUST be provided when you enrol e.g. exam certificates.
Achieved and pending qualifications can be recorded on your online application account.
All courses within Belfast Met are delivered and assessed in English, with the exception of language specific courses. Your competence in English must be verified prior to enrolling on your chosen course.
Fees:
Academic period 2025:
Academic period 2026*:
Fees are payable annually.
*The fees have not been finalised and may be subject to change.
Visit our Student Funding page to find out how to fund your studies.
All fees are set in accordance with DfE regulations.
Please contact the student loan company if you require a loan or our Funding Team by emailing studentfunding@belfastmet.ac.uk
Assessment includes written assignments, practical based activities and examinations
Careers
Learners can progress to employment or can undertake higher education study leading to a range of careers in health and social care such as nursing, social work, psychology or teaching.
If you're passionate about specifically working with children and young people please see Belfast Met's Childhood Studies and Playwork courses. We offer a variety of courses to suit your goals and career aspirations from childcare to teaching, including courses delivered in partnership with Stranmillis University.
Interests
- Problem Solving
- Helping others
- Health
- Volunteering
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