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Overview
This Social Services Professions course at Edinburgh College combines the practical skills and theoretical knowledge required with a work placement, allowing you to take what you learn in the classroom into the professional world.
Outcomes
It is designed to meet the most current needs of the social services industry, enabling graduates to work with a high degree of ability and confidence in these incredibly rewarding environments.
This course is designed to help you either progress to an HNC or enter employment in social services.
Programme Structure
Areas of study within the programme include:- Mental Health
- Dementia Care
- Substance Misuse
- Data skills
- Human development
- Professional development
- Communication Skills
- Work Experience
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 9 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- StartingApplication deadline not specified.
Language
English
IELTS 5.5
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Delivered
On Campus
Campus Location
- Edinburgh, United Kingdom
Disciplines
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Academic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
IELTS 5.5
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Other requirements
General requirements
- Minimum 4 National 5s (or equivalent), including English.
- Previous SCQF Level 5 Course at College.
- Mature candidates who do not possess these formal qualifications may be considered if you can demonstrate the ability to study at this level.
- Due to the work placement involved in this course, applicants must be 16 or over.
- All applicants will be required to have an acceptable Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme record check.
- Entry requirements also include attendance and successful participation in a group information session.
- All applicants who meet the entry qualifications will be invited to the college for an information session, after which offers will be made.
Tuition Fees
Additional Details
SQA single credit
Living costs
Edinburgh
United Kingdom
725 - 1167 GBP / month
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
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