Care (CertHE)
The Certificate of Higher Education in Care at the ÃÜÌÒ´«Ã½ is perfect for anyone looking to start a career in health and social care. This course provides the essential knowledge and skills needed for social care roles. It’s a flexible programme that welcomes a diverse student body, including those without traditional qualifications.
You will engage in both theoretical learning and practical skills training. This means you will understand the concepts behind care practices and gain hands-on experience. The course is designed to build your confidence and prepare you for the professional responsibilities you will encounter in your career.
The focus is on employability in a sector with high demand for trained professionals. You will study in a supportive learning environment that values collaboration, equality, diversity, and inclusion. This will help you feel part of a community and ready to work in the UK’s evolving health and social care landscape.
By the end of the course, you will have a well-rounded foundation in professional practice. You will be ready to take on roles in health and social care and make a positive impact on the lives of others. This course is a stepping stone to further academic study or a rewarding career in health and social care.
Course details
- On-campus
- Full-time
- English
- Welsh
Undergraduate Fees
Home (Full-time): £9,535 per year
Overseas (Full-time): £15,525 per year
Why choose this course?
What you will learn
Our philosophy to learning and teaching on the Certificate of Higher Education in Care focuses on combining theoretical learning with practical skills. We aim to build confidence and employability in a supportive learning environment that values collaboration, equality, diversity, and inclusion.
(20 credits)
(20 credits)
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(20 credits)
(20 credits)
(20 credits)
Disclaimer
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The modules outlined above provide examples of what you can expect to learn on this course based on recent academic teaching. We continuously review our courses to ensure quality enhancement and to manage our resources. The precise modules available to you in future years may vary depending on staff availability and research interests, new topics of study, timetabling and student demand. Where your course includes optional modules, these are to provide an element of choice within the course. The availability of optional modules may vary from year to year and will be subject to minimum student numbers being achieved. This means the availability of specific optional modules cannot be guaranteed.
You’ll typically complete 120 credits per year of study on a full-time course. For more information visit our Student Agreement.
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Staff
Our People
You will be taught and supported by a wide range of professional staff and teams here to help you get the university experience you are looking for. Our teaching staff were ranked 2nd in Wales for Teaching, Assessment and Feedback and Academic Support (NSS 2024) meaning that the support and feedback you get will help you learn and develop strong academic skills. Our students have placed us 1st in Wales for Learning Opportunities and Student Voice (NSS 2024) meaning that there are a wide range of opportunities available to enhance your studies and that students play an active role in shaping their learning experiences. Our commitment to your learning has seen our students place us as 1st in Wales and joint 3rd in the UK for student satisfaction (Times Higher Education, 2024, ‘Overall Positivity’ measure). Find out more about our academic staff who teach across our courses.
Further information
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Interview
Admissions Advice and Support 
We may make you a lower offer based on a range of factors, such as your background, experiences and individual circumstances. This is known as ‘Contextual Admissions’. For specific advice and support you can contact our enquiries team for more information about entry requirements. &²Ô²ú²õ±è;
English language requirements 
If English is not your first language or you have not previously studied in English, our usual requirement is the equivalent of an International English Language Testing System (IELTS Academic Test) score of 6.0, with not less than 5.5 in each of the sub-tests. We also accept other English language tests. &²Ô²ú²õ±è;
Visit the International Applications section of our website to find out more about our English Language Requirements and pre-sessional English Language Courses.
Visa and funding requirements 
If you are not from the UK and you do not already have residency here, you may need to apply for a visa. &²Ô²ú²õ±è;
For courses of more than six months’ duration you will require a Student visa. &²Ô²ú²õ±è;
International students who require a Student visa should apply for our full-time courses as these qualify for Student visa sponsorship.  
For full information read our visa application and guides. â¶Ä¯â¶Ä¯&²Ô²ú²õ±è;
Please note students receiving US Federal Aid are only able to apply for in-person, on-campus programmes which will have no elements of online study
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Modules are assessed through a variety of coursework, including written assignments, portfolios, and practical assessments.
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Students may need to cover travel costs for placements or community engagement activities, where applicable.
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Students may need to cover travel costs for placements or community engagement activities, where applicable.
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You may be eligible for funding to help support your study. To find out about scholarships, bursaries and other funding opportunities that are available, please visit our Bursaries and Scholarships section.
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Graduates are well-prepared for roles in health and social care, with pathways into NHS work, support work, home care, and more.
Upon successful completion, students can pursue further study within UWTSD’s Healthcare Portfolio.