Child Health and Social Care NC

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What is special about this course?

This course is ideal for students who wish to consider their options prior to specialising in child, health or social care. 

This course is available to study from our campuses in Thurso and Alness.

Entry requirements

School Leavers

  • At least 16 years of age and have a minimum of five Standard Grades at level 4 or above, or five National 4 qualifications, including 1 literary subject such as English, History, Geography, Psychology, Care or the equivalent
  • Satisfactory interview

Mature students

  • Relevant post school education and training
  • Satisfactory interview

Subjects include:

  • Care
  • Childcare and development
  • Psychology
  • Practical skills for caring
  • Work placement to develop vocational and employability skills
  • You will also develop core skills in IT, numeracy and communications

 

How will I study my course?

  • Full Time
  • Part Time

A work placement is included on the course to develop vocational and employability skills.


How long will my course last?


One Academic Year

One year full time, longer part time


Where can I study my course?

    • Thurso
    • Alness

Start date

September and January

Fees

For the latest information on fees please see our fees policy.

What can I do on completion of my course?

Is there more information available online?

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We are delighted that you are thinking about studying at North Highland College UHI. North Highland College operates a fair and open admissions system committed to equality of opportunity and non-discrimination. We consider all applications on merit and on the basis of ability to achieve, without discrimination on grounds of age, disability, gender identity, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity status, race, religion and/or belief, sex, sexual orientation or socio-economic background. We welcome applications from all prospective students and aim to provide appropriate and efficient services to students with disabilities.

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We are delighted that you are thinking about studying at North Highland College UHI. North Highland College operates a fair and open admissions system committed to equality of opportunity and non-discrimination. We consider all applications on merit and on the basis of ability to achieve, without discrimination on grounds of gender, age, disability, ethnicity and socio-economic background. We welcome applications from all prospective students and aim to provide appropriate and efficient services to students with disabilities.

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