Course Description

The Social Care sector provides a number of professional career opportunities for successful learners to find engaging and rewarding employment at the end of this programme of studies. Throughout the duration of the three-year course, undergraduates are given the opportunity to participate in work placement experiences in related settings, once every year, to observe and learn different care practices and management styles. This programme of studies includes varied modules aimed at enhancing the undergraduates’ knowledge in different social fields as well as skills and competencies in administration and management. Study units include Family Studies, Gender and Sexual diversity, European and Social Policy, Financial aspects and Quality assurance, and different units related to Management

Career Prospects

Administrative and/or Managerial positions within the Social Care Sector,
Social Welfare Professional

Entry Requirements

Internal Progression Route….
MCAST Advanced Diploma in Children’s Care, Learning and Development
or
MCAST Advanced Diploma in Health and Social Care
or
MCAST Advanced Diploma in Social Care
or
MCAST Advanced Diploma in Applied Science
or
MCAST Advanced Diploma for Pharmacy Technicians
or
MCAST Advanced Diploma in Health Sciences

OR

2 A-Level passes and 2 I-Level passes
and Compulsory: SEC/SSCP-Level Pass in English Language

Other Important matters to be noted and considered:

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