FdSc Health, Wellbeing and Social Support Foundation degree at The Education Training Collective
FdSc Health, Wellbeing and Social Support at ETC. Delivered at Stockton Riverside College, the course leads to an FdSc award recognised by the UK degree-awarding body framework, meaning your qualification holds national standing.
About this course
FdSc Health, Wellbeing and Social Support is a Foundation degree (FdSc) at ETC, based in Stockton Riverside College. It runs 2 years, studied full-time.
For Law graduates from this provider, 75% were in work or further study 15 months after graduating, 15% in highly skilled roles. (HESA Graduate Outcomes / LEO, via Discover Uni.)
For the typical curriculum, specialisations, career paths and graduate earnings for Law, see the sections below.
Course evidence score
The arithmetic mean of the official measures available for this course: NSS satisfaction, graduate activity and continuation.
Published threshold met Sample size is not included in this snapshot. Cohort 2021-23. Graduate Outcomes work or further study 75% (2021-23; Discover Uni snapshot 2026-06-21)
Published threshold met Discover Uni suppresses continuation data below its publication threshold. Cohort 2021-23. Continuation 90% (2021-23; Discover Uni snapshot 2026-06-21)
Curriculum & modules
Real modules published for this course, grouped only where the source gives a year, stage or level.
Year 1 6 modules
- Contemporary Care Practicecore
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Develop knowledge and skills to promote care practices that support the best outcomes for service users. Reflect on the support and care provided for a range of typical client groups to ensure effective care practice is maintained.
- Introduction to Medicines Managementcore
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You are introduced to the principles underpinning the management and administration of medicines in health and social care settings. Learn about the theoretical framework and policy/legislation framework and gain an understanding of ethical concepts, societal responsibilities, and the relevance of causality in medicines management, and its impact on health. Develop knowledge of ordering, storage, administration and disposal of medication, and gain an introduction to pharmacology, adverse drug re
- Introduction to Study Skills in Health and Social Carecore
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Gain an introduction to the required study skills, such as organisation, planning, time management, self-reflection, academic writing skills, using feedback effectively, and the relevance of validity, credibility and reliability when carrying out research. Learn to research effectively using a range of sources and reference appropriately. Complete a self-analysis of your current academic and professional skills in health and social care and develop the skills to read, write and research at a uni
- Reflective Practice in Health and Social Carecore
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Develop your skills through reflective activities in health and social care practice. This flexible module meets the interests and needs of a range of students. Cover content such as reflective practice, models of reflection and professional development. Develop your professional conduct in the health and social care workplace.
- Safeguarding of Vulnerable Individualscore
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Develop your knowledge of safeguarding children and young people. Examine legislation, and national and local policies related to safeguarding. Learn about the risk indicators of abuse, types of abuse and monitoring risks to the individual.
- The Psychosocial Context of Carecore
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Understand and apply psychosocial theories and factors influencing lifespan development and subsequent care needs. Explore psychosocial constructs such as family, culture, community, care needs, stereotyping, changing societal norms and values and the relevance to health and social policy and care. You examine data sources to explore the changing nature of the UK population, socio-economic influences on policy and service provision.
Year 2 6 modules
- Concepts and Practice in Health and Social Carecore
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Further develop your knowledge and skills in relation to codes of conduct and professional practice. This module is designed to support those working in a health or social care setting. Gain knowledge and understanding of legislation, codes of conduct/practice and policies, and the principles involved in health or social care related policy development. Explore the Care Quality Commission (CQC) inspection requirements, the Nursing Midwifery Council code of conduct, the Code of Conduct for Health
- Principles of Public Health and Wellbeingcore
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You to explore health promotion and education for maintaining and enhancing health. You consider a range of influences through a variety of teaching and learning strategies.
- Professional Development and Employability in Health and Social Carecore
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Develop your skills through professional development and employability activities. Explore topics such as CV writing, the application process, models of employability and reflective practice. Develop your professional conduct in the health and social care workplace. You must engage in professional development and employability activities to gain a total of 70 points. Activities include recognised professional body courses, shadowing professionals, and non-certificated courses, amongst others.
- Service Improvement in Health and Social Carecore
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Gain knowledge and understanding of service improvement in health and social care. Develop your ability to prepare and plan for service improvement in relation to improving the service user experience and organisational efficiency. The topic for the service improvement initiative is agreed with the module tutor.
- Supporting Individuals with Specific Needscore
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Develop your knowledge and understanding of a range of specific needs and support for individuals who use health and social care services. Gain evaluative skills by exploring the effectiveness of support and services in relation to service user needs.
- Understanding Research in Health and Social Carecore
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Research a negotiated topic area relevant to health and social care and further develop your knowledge and skills to produce a literature review. Gain an appreciation of the importance of research, and an understanding of research design, how this links to the aims and objectives of research, and ethical considerations in health and social care.
Source: provider course page. Modules can change; required/optional status, credits, descriptions and assessment are shown only when explicitly published.
Course in depth
What this course covers, who it suits and where it leads.
What you'll study
This Foundation degree in Health, Wellbeing and Social Support equips you with practical knowledge and skills across the health and social care sectors. A course like this typically progresses from core principles in Year 1, covering health promotion, wellbeing frameworks and the fundamentals of social support systems, before moving toward applied practice and specialisation in Year 2. You'll usually explore areas such as mental health support, community health initiatives and social welfare provision, combining theoretical understanding with work-based learning. The foundation degree is designed to prepare you for immediate entry into the workforce or as a stepping stone to further study at degree level.
Who it's for
Most students entering this course already hold another higher-education qualification, around 90% of accepted students came in with prior HE study. Typical entrants had a UCAS tariff between 96 and 111 points, though this reflects the profile of recent cohorts rather than a formal entry requirement. If you're considering this route, check directly with the college about your own eligibility and any specific entry conditions they may set.
University & format
This FdSc is studied full-time over 2 years at Stockton Riverside College, part of The Education Training Collective, a higher education college. The course is taught in English and leads to a nationally recognised Foundation degree award.
Applicant information
The next application dates for this course, followed by facts the provider publishes.
- 2027 entryCompleted applications can be submitted
Your application needs a reference before you can send it.
- 2026 entryFinal date for 2026 applications
Applications must reach UCAS by 18:00 UK time.
- 2026 entryLast day to add a Clearing choice
Check that this course still has a vacancy before adding it.
- 2027 entryEqual-consideration deadline
18:00 UK time for most undergraduate courses.
Show 5 later dates
- 2027 entryUCAS Extra opens
Applicants who used all five choices and hold no offer may be able to add another choice.
- 2027 entryLast day applications go directly to providers
Applications received after 18:00 UK time are entered into Clearing.
- 2027 entryClearing opens
Eligible applicants can see vacancies and release themselves into Clearing.
- 2027 entryFinal date for 2027 applications
Applications must reach UCAS by 18:00 UK time.
- 2027 entryLast day to add a Clearing choice
Check that this course still has a vacancy before adding it.
Work placement. Availability, selection and pay can vary.
See and book current events. Dates can fill or change.
Entry & how to get in
Who gets in
What recently admitted students actually held, official admissions data, not a stated requirement.
UCAS tariff of entrants
Grades are the A-level equivalent of each points band. Tap a band to check your own chances below.
Qualifications held on entry
| Qualification | Share |
|---|---|
| another higher-education qualification | 90% |
| an Access course | 10% |
Entry & your chances
An honest read from the official entry data, plus your personal match.
Accepted students came in with a broad spread of qualifications and UCAS points. If you're worried about grades, this course has historically taken a wide range, and contextual offers may apply.
Will you get in? Plot your grades
Pick your predicted A-levels and watch your UCAS points land on the real spread of students admitted to this course.
Each bar is the share of admitted students in that UCAS-points band (lower → higher). Grades show the A-level equivalent.
Based on the official admitted-student tariff distribution. Many universities make contextual (reduced-grade) offers, so a result below the range doesn’t rule you out.
How to apply
Undergraduate applications go through UCAS. Here’s what matters for this course, the right deadline, the grades to aim for, and the steps in order.
- 1Register on UCAS Hub
Create your UCAS application and add this course. One application covers up to five choices.
- 2Write your personal statement
A single statement covers all your choices, so keep it broad enough for similar courses while showing genuine interest in this subject.
- 3Submit by 13 January 2027, 18:00 UK time
UCAS equal-consideration deadline for most undergraduate courses. Source: UCAS 2027 dates.
- 4Reply to your offers
When decisions are in, pick a firm (first) choice and an insurance (back-up) choice with slightly lower grades.
- 5Results day & confirmation
On results day (mid-August) your place is confirmed if you meet the offer. Just missed? Talk to the university, or find a place through Clearing.
Fees & funding
What this course costs and how UK student finance covers it.
Tuition per year
The cap depends on the UK nation the provider sits in; the provider's page is authoritative.
Check fees at ETC →Check the finance route that applies to you
Support depends on ordinary residence, assessed fee status, course and provider nation. The provider nation is unresolved here, so no national cap or loan amount is being guessed.
Find your official student-finance route →Paying for it
- Tuition fee loan: applied for through the student-finance body for the UK nation you live in.
- Living-cost support: means-tested on household income, from your nation's student-finance body.
- Repayment: only above the income threshold set by your nation's student-finance system.
- Earn alongside: most students work part-time in term, part-time roles on the StudySmarter job board.
Each UK nation runs its own student-finance system; check gov.uk for the rates that apply to you.
Scholarships & bursaries you could qualify for
That does not mean no funding exists. Check the university directory for current amounts, eligibility and application dates.
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Careers & earnings
What Law graduates actually earn, from real outcome data, 15 months, 3 years and 5 years after graduating.
Graduate outcomes, 15 months on: this course
- 1Paralegal / TraineeTraining contract or pupillage route · 0–2 yrs
- 2Solicitor / BarristerQualified practitioner · 2–5 yrs
- 3Senior AssociateLeading matters and clients · 5–9 yrs
- 4Partner / In-house CounselPartnership or heading legal · 9+ yrs
How pay grows: this course vs Law nationally
National figures for Law graduates, HESA Graduate Outcomes (15 months) and the Longitudinal Education Outcomes (LEO) dataset (3 & 5 years). These are national, not university-specific; actual pay varies by employer, region, role and experience. Different cohorts, so the bars are not one group over time.
Work out your pay
Headline figures hide a lot. Calculate realistic take-home pay for this field by role, region and experience, then check your CV before you apply.
What happened to 100 students?
Choose an outcome to translate the published percentage into a simple 100-person view. Each dot represents one percentage point, not an individual tracked student.
were in work or further study
15 months after graduation
Source: Discover Uni, using Graduate Outcomes and continuation data. Cohorts: 2021-23. Published threshold met. Sample size is not included in this snapshot. Cohort 2021-23. Each tab is a separate published measure; categories can overlap and should not be added together.
UK occupations graduates enter
Published graduate destinations, joined conservatively to UK SOC 2020, ONS pay and Skills England demand.
- Caring personal servicesSOC 2020 613 · 55% of published destinations · ASHE median £23,668
- Welfare and housing associate professionalsSOC 2020 322 · 15% of published destinations · ASHE median £27,937
Discover Uni JOBLIST/JOBTYPE; ONS ASHE 2025 provisional, all employee jobs; Skills England Occupations in Demand 2025. SOC is shown only for an exact normalised label match; demand is shown only at exact four-digit SOC. Published sample: 70; response rate: 50%. Pay describes the occupation across workers, not a guaranteed graduate salary.
Job market & outlook
How Law graduates fare in the labour market, and how AI is reshaping the work.
How AI is changing the work
AI doesn't replace the profession, it shifts it: routine tasks get automated, while judgement, working with people and using AI well become more valuable.
What AI takes off your plate
- First-pass document review
- Standard contract drafting
- Legal research summaries
- Routine due diligence
More human than ever
- Advocacy and negotiation
- Judgement on ambiguous facts
- Client trust and ethics
- Strategy in disputes and deals
The strongest graduates pair subject depth with the ability to use AI tools critically.
Roles & employers
Where Law graduates typically go, indicative destinations from graduate career data. Each role links to live openings on the StudySmarter job board.
Roles graduates go into
Where they work
- Law firms
- Barristers' chambers
- In-house legal teams
- Government Legal Service
Jobs after this course
Current roles from the StudySmarter job board that suit Law graduates.
Law Firm Associates of all Practice Areas: Discuss your Overseas Relocation with Duke and Rawson – Australia/Asia/Middle East/Europe/Offshore/UKDuke and RawsonLaw Enforcement Success SpecialistAurorLaw Firm HR & Operations Lead - 12-Month ContractCharalle GroupLaw Firm Finance & Practice Manager, Leadership & OpsMcKinlay LawLaw Internship: Disputes & IBC – In-OfficeCanon SphereLaw Firm Front Desk & Guest Services (Oxford)Owen ReedIs this course right for you?
The essentials UK applicants ask about: finance, outcomes, entry and quality.
Student finance
Home tuition is regulated and the cap depends on the UK nation the provider sits in; check the provider's course page for the exact figure. Eligible students can apply for a tuition fee loan and living-cost support from the student-finance body for the UK nation they live in. Repayment thresholds differ by nation.
Where graduates go
75% were in work or further study 15 months after graduating. See the full breakdown in Careers & earnings above.
Your entry chances
Use the UCAS points calculator above to see how your predicted grades compare with admitted students, and whether a contextual offer could apply.
Official-data snapshot
Averaging the official measures published for it, this course scores 8.2 out of 10: in work or study 75% · continued 90%.
Who studies here and in this subject?
Provider- and UK subject-level context.
Law across the UK
HESA student record 2024/25. Counts are rounded.
Local crime-data context
A neutral snapshot around the published teaching location.
Around Stockton Riverside College
2,294 street-level reports returned within roughly one mile across 2026-04 to 2026-06.
Police.uk street-level API. Approximate locations, not confined to campus. England, Wales and Northern Ireland; not Scotland.
Is Law right for you?
Tick what applies to you and see how good a fit it is.
International students
What applying to ETC from outside the UK involves: fees, English, visa, funding and living costs.
Tuition fees
International tuition is set per course by ETC; international fees are typically £12,000–£30,000/year for classroom subjects and higher for lab/clinical ones. You’re not eligible for UK Tuition Fee or Maintenance Loans, so plan for fees plus living costs upfront.
English language
Most UK undergraduate courses ask for around IELTS 6.0–6.5 (no band below 5.5–6.0), or an accepted equivalent. If you’re just short, most universities run a pre-sessional English course that counts towards the requirement.
Student visa
You’ll usually need a Student visa (Student Route). After you accept an offer the university issues a CAS; you then show funds for fees plus about £1,023–£1,334/month living costs and pay the Immigration Health Surcharge for NHS access.
Scholarships & funding
Many universities offer international/global scholarships (often £2,000–£6,000/yr), check ETC’s funding pages.
Living costs
Budget roughly £1,100–£1,400/month outside London and £1,400–£1,800/month in London for rent, food and travel; the figure also matters for your visa.
Working while you study
A Student visa usually allows up to 20 hours/week in term time and full-time in holidays, useful alongside study, though not something to rely on for fees.
Visa rules and fees change. Always confirm the current requirements with ETC and gov.uk before you apply.
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