Health and Social Care. Undergraduate and Postgraduate Prospectus

Health and Social Care Undergraduate and Postgraduate Prospectus 2015/2016

Self-belief that s what the OU gives you. KERRY PACE, OU GRADUATE

1 Life-changing Learning Everything you need to know to start your journey with The Open University is right here. Read on and find out why we have some of the most satisfied students in the UK, then follow these simple steps to join them. Undergraduate Postgraduate 1 Choose your qualification 1 Choose your qualification Decide on the qualification you want to study, for example, a BA (Hons) Health and Social Care. The qualification you choose will usually be related to your undergraduate studies or professional expertise. For more information, click www.openuniversity.co.uk/ug. For more information, click www.openuniversity.co.uk/pg. 2 3 4 5 Register To secure your place, you need to register don t worry, there s nothing to pay at this stage. Register online at www.openuniversity.co.uk/ug or call +44 (0)300 303 5303 once you ve registered, we ll send you an email with login details so you can move on to the next step. Choose your first module Next, we ll ask you to select your first module(s) some of the modules in your chosen qualification will be compulsory, others may be optional. Sort out your funding We can help you manage the costs, making study more affordable than you might think. Depending on where you live, we offer a variety of ways to fund your studies. Find out more on pages 64 67. Complete your registration Finally, we ll need your payment method, for example, your student loan reference number or information about your approved financial support application. And that s it, you re a fully fledged OU student and ready to get going. 2 3 Contents Choose your first module The description of your chosen qualification will help you decide on the first module to study. If you need advice on the recommended study order, click www.openuniversity.co.uk/pg or call +44 (0)300 303 5303. Complete your registration Register for your module online at www.openuniversity.co.uk/pg or call +44 (0)300 303 5303. You ll be asked to link the module to the qualification you intend to work towards and will be given the option of paying for your module up front or paying by instalments. And that s it you re ready to start your postgraduate studies. Wherever you re going, it starts here 2 There s nothing distant about us 4 Why choose us for health and social care? 6 Get the kind of CV employers are looking for 8 Undergraduate study 10 Postgraduate study 56 Transforming care short courses 62 Fees and financial support 64 What else you should know 68 Ordering other prospectuses 69 Any questions about studying with us? Back cover

2 Wherever you re going, it starts here The launch of The Open University (OU) changed the landscape of higher education forever. The principle we were founded on that the very highest standard of education should be accessible by the many, not the few still drives everything we do. It s why we re experts in part-time study and why more adults choose the OU than any other university.

Wherever you re going, it starts here 3 We re the UK s largest university We offer one of the widest choices of qualifications in a broad range of subjects. Four out of ten of all part-time undergraduate students in the UK study with us and over 1000 tutorials are held across the UK every week. We ve spent over 40 years honing our methods, harnessing new and emerging technologies, and drawing on an unrivalled level of practical experience to make sure every student has the best possible chance to learn, achieve and succeed. We re experts in flexible, part-time study No-one understands how to help students succeed and make knowledge stick better than us we re the leading expert in flexible higher education. To do what we do successfully, year after year, requires exceptional technology, methods and staff. The way we work, works not least because it s flexible enough to work around you and your life. So, whether you re a nursing auxillary in the Shetland Isles or a Director of Children s Services in Cornwall, a working parent or a retired grandparent, our methods are tried, tested and proven. FACT Someone logs onto our servers every 0.4 seconds that s 1.5m every week. An OU qualification says employ me An OU qualification on your CV shows more than your level of knowledge about a subject. It demonstrates to employers that you re someone who is up for a challenge and committed to successfully seeing it through, with excellent time management and prioritising skills. Just the kind of person, in fact, that employers are looking for, which is why organisations like NHS Trusts and local authorities work with our Careers Advisory Service to recruit OU graduates. With us, you don t have to put your life on hold to get the qualification you need. Around three-quarters of our students fit study around their job and busy, changing lives. Whether you want to start a new career or go further in your current job, we can help. Find out more at www.openuniversity.co.uk/careers-subjects. We offer outstanding value for money We understand that when you re investing your time, effort and money into studying, you need to know that the qualification you get at the end is worthwhile. So ask anyone who knows us whether studying for an OU qualification is worth it. Ask our 360,000 alumni, or the 30,000 employers that have chosen us to develop their workforce organisations like the NHS, John Lewis and O2. We re confident that their answer will be yes. And it isn t just about getting the most out of the money you spend. You save money with us too. You won t need to move away to a campus-based university, or pay extra travel expenses. And because you have the flexibility to carry on working, you can earn while you learn. We re one of the world s finest universities Everything we do is grounded in the research we re internationally famous for OU research changes the world. It s this combination of world-class teaching and research that makes our qualifications so highly respected and our study materials so sought after. We re more local than you think Many people are surprised to learn that there are 400 study locations right across the UK. We also have around 1100 local events each year so why not come and talk to us? You can find your nearest event at www.openuniversity.co.uk/events. We re just a phone call away Students get excellent study assistance from student support teams specialist teams dedicated to helping students successfully complete their modules. Once you are registered as a student, you will have access to these specialist teams. If you d like to find out more, contact our Student Recruitment Team on +44 (0)300 303 5303. Students love us It s great to know we re doing things right in the eyes of the people that matter most our students. That s why we re proud that we have achieved over 90 per cent for student satisfaction year in, year out, in the National Student Survey. We think it s a reflection of the unique study experience that we offer. FACT The OU is the first UK university to make all of its undergraduate study materials accessible by mobile phone. The OU not only gave me the chance to better myself, it helped me achieve my dreams. LISA WHENHAM-BOSSY, OU GRADUATE

4 There s nothing distant about us We ve taken distance learning to a whole new level helping thousands of ordinary people achieve extraordinary things.

There s nothing distant about us 5 Our unique method of Supported Open Learning is different to other methods because it combines more one-to-one contact than distance learning with more flexibility than campus-based learning. We blend the best of technology and tutoring to let you decide how you want to study. It s this unique combination of flexibility and support that makes Supported Open Learning such a successful way to learn. Whether you re at home, at work or on the move, your tutor, study advisers and other students are as close as you need them to be online, on email, on the phone and face-to-face. FACT Supported Open Learning has helped over 1.8 million students get to where they want to be. What s it like being part of the world s largest student community? New students are often surprised by how social studying with the OU can be, but a large and lively student community is part and parcel of being the UK s biggest provider of part time higher education. Whenever you log on, our online forums are alive with people like you, and the opportunity to socialise doesn t stop when you log off. Our students regularly get together, either to attend an OU tutorial or as part of a local study group. We also have an active Students Association, so whether you see yourself being able to influence how the University is run or you d like to socialise or volunteer, there s something for everyone. To find out more about the OU Students Association, click www.openuniversity.co.uk/ousa. Our world-class library is open all hours As an OU student you ll have exclusive access to the OU s world-class online library to help you research and complete your assignments. There are thousands of online resources available including academic books, journals, magazine articles, newspapers, encyclopaedias and dictionaries. You can tap into these quality-assured and trusted resources 24 hours a day, seven days a week, whenever you need them and wherever you are. Support on how to find and use information is available through our online training sessions, and we have services to guide you in today s increasingly digital world. For example, our Being digital activities are designed to provide advice and guidance on how to be more confident using the internet. Library helpdesk staff are also on hand seven days a week to give help and support whenever you might need it. Support that continues when your studies end Once you ve achieved your qualification, you ll be invited to join the OU Alumni Association. With 360,000 members, it s a vibrant community and a great way to connect and network with people like you. Employer sponsorship When it comes to managing the cost of your study, you ve got options see pages 64 68 but did you know that over 80 per cent of FTSE 100 companies have funded their staff to study at the OU? There are many commercially sensible reasons for organisations to help fund your personal and professional development with us to find out more, call our Student Recruitment Team on +44 (0)300 303 5303. A world-class education for anyone who wants it At the OU, we believe it doesn t matter where you start from it s where you want to be and how committed you are to getting there that matters. We also believe that the grades you got at school aren t the only measure of ability, which is why you don t need any previous academic qualifications to study with us. You may even discover the skills you ve gained through working will help your studies. If you want it badly enough, we ll do everything we can to help you achieve a qualification perhaps that s why more people choose us every year than any other UK university. We support disabled students The unrivalled personal support we offer combined with our multimedia learning methods and the ability to study at your own pace means we re perfectly placed to make study accessible to almost everyone. You may also be eligible for extra help with study and travel costs. To find out more, call our Student Recruitment Team on +44 (0)300 303 5303 or click www.openuniversity.co.uk/disability. Free tasters The free taster courses at www.open.edu/openlearn are there to help you prove you can do it. There are over 600 to choose from, ranging from introductory to postgraduate level, each taking between one and 50 hours to complete. Our expertise also powers FutureLearn, the UK s largest provider of free online courses. Click www.futurelearn.com for more information. Find out more about our online library at www.openuniversity.co.uk/library. The unrivalled online access to journals and materials was instrumental to the success of my studies. STEPHEN MCGANN, OU GRADUATE

6 Why choose us for health and social care? If your motives for study are personal or professional, or if you are an employer considering the development of your workforce, there are many reasons to choose The Open University.

Why choose us for health and social care? 7 With a record of excellence in teaching and research, we are a leading provider of part-time education and development for anyone working in or interested in health and social care. With a long history of providing relevant, career and carefocused qualifications and modules, we continue to innovate and develop in important new areas to meet the changing needs of the health and social care sector. Skills development, improving outcomes and employability are all at the heart of our thinking. By studying with us there is potential to make a real difference to health and social care service-delivery and service-user outcomes. We provide: World-class learning resources developed by leading academics and practitioners which take into account the views of service users and carers and are underpinned by relevant research and excellent scholarship. Flexibly-supported qualifications which help you fit study around busy work and family commitments and often mean no time out of the workplace for education and training. Openness and accessibility which puts qualifications within reach of people who never thought they could study at university level. Our widening participation credentials are second to none but that s what you d expect from the OU. We deliver excellent outcomes for employers by: Enabling organisations to develop the talent and capability in their local workforce. Supporting recruitment and retention by motivating staff and supporting their development. Undergraduate Our wide-ranging qualifications cover today s topical and most important issues, and are expertly designed to inspire and challenge you. Some, such as the BA (Hons) Health and Social Care, offer a broad-based background exploring principles and approaches to caring across the health and social care sector. Others offer a route to a professional qualification, such as the BSc (Hons) Nursing (Adult or Mental Health), the BA (Hons) Social Work, and the BSc (Hons) Sport, Fitness and Coaching. Our qualifications address policy and practice and some enable you to focus on a particular aspect of provision, such as children and families, adult health, mental health, dementia care or biology. All draw on the latest research and the experience of practising professionals to provide you with real-world knowledge, skills and insight. Providing help and care for those in need or who are vulnerable offers a unique sense of personal and career fulfilment. Through OU study you can become part of this essential and worthwhile sector, or you can build on your existing professional experience and progress your career in a particular area of health and social care. Postgraduate Our advancing healthcare practice programme is highly relevant and ideal for anyone who wants to develop leadership, management and research skills, and address innovations in practice. As well as a masters degree, the programme includes a postgraduate certificate and postgraduate diploma. We also offer an exciting interdisciplinary programme in childhood and youth that is underpinned by a commitment to integrated practice. The programme offers progression through a postgraduate certificate and postgraduate diploma to a masters degree. Research at the OU The agenda-setting research in the Faculty of Health & Social Care is addressing the major challenges of today, to make a difference to health and social care practice in the UK and internationally. The Faculty s research seeks to find original solutions to important questions, through research methods that are innovative and inclusive, ensuring that the voices of those who are the most vulnerable in society are represented. Making a difference: Our academic expertise and research activity spans and impacts important areas across the life course: from the development of national guidelines that improved end-of-life care in residential homes, and influencing the design of kitchens for older people, to understanding how people with learning disabilities make decisions about contraception to ensure that their rights can be upheld, and advising on policy development and reform around children protection. Research informing curriculum: The OU curriculum is underpinned and developed by these same experts, who are engaged in world-leading and internationally excellent, multidisciplinary research that seeks to improve society s wellbeing and experiences of health and social care.

8 Get the kind of CV employers are looking for Your route to skills development and career enhancement. The health and social care sectors continue to experience radical and rapid change. The emphasis on delivering high quality, safe and compassionate care means there s a demand for well-educated and multiskilled people across a range of rewarding roles. Many health and social care students are already employed in the sector and study with us to build on their knowledge and skills to progress their career in a particular area of health and social care. Studying health and social care will develop skills valued by employers including the ability to: draw together, analyse and critically evaluate information communicate effectively think logically and propose reasoned solutions manage time, learn independently and use IT effectively work as part of a team and take responsibility write concisely, clearly and accurately interpret, use and evaluate data. Where could your health and social care qualification take you? There is a wide range of different careers within the health and social care sector depending on your qualifications, skills and experience. Some of our students include: care managers healthcare assistants and healthcare support workers health educators health scientists practice managers registered nurses and midwives social workers and social work assistants specialist practitioners sports coaches youth workers and youth justice workers ward managers, unit managers and team leaders.

Get the kind of CV employers are looking for 9 To find out more about career opportunities relating to health and social care, or to see what previous graduates are doing now, click www.openuniversity.co.uk/hsc-careers. We advise you to explore your career choices as early as possible to clarify specific qualification and experience requirements and to identify opportunities available within your own locality. Many graduate-level jobs are open to graduates of any discipline. Given the current economic climate and the increased competition for jobs, it is important to consider a variety of occupational areas. Bear in mind that many careers require further study, training and/or work experience beyond a degree. FACT Over 90 per cent of our student nurses and social work graduates go on to secure roles as registered practitioners on qualifying. We don t just teach people we help them get on Our Careers Advisory Service website www.openuniversity.co.uk/careers provides information on all aspects of career planning, from deciding on the right career for you, to help with writing CVs, making effective applications and advice on interview techniques. You can also read real stories from OU students about the ways OU study changed or helped progress their career. It is a brilliant service, very prompt response to my initial enquiry, and the careers adviser was great and very helpful and friendly. I would recommend this service to any OU student. STUDENT FEEDBACK Professional recognition The Open University Social Work degree is approved in England by the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC), in Scotland by the Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC) and in Wales by the Care Council for Wales (CCW). On successful completion of the degree, you will be eligible to apply to the relevant body for registration as a qualified social worker. Live outside the UK? Students based outside the UK can use the full range of resources available on the careers website, including the facility to contact a careers adviser and access to job information and online forums. In addition, we provide links to information for specific countries about the job market, applying for jobs, vacancy sources, and gaining work experience. The pre-registration nursing programme, leading to the award of a BSc (Hons) Adult Nursing (Q73) or BSc (Hons) Mental Health Nursing (Q74) will, on successful completion, lead to eligibility to apply to enter the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) professional register as a registered nurse. Thinking about postgraduate study? Postgraduate study can develop valuable transferable skills such as project management, research skills and critical thinking. Some qualifications may also allow you to take a more vocational/professional direction and add additional skills to improve your employability in your target area. Postgraduate study in health and social care can bring opportunities to shape and influence future policy and practice within different fields in the sector as a manager, senior clinician, consultant or educator. Our postgraduate study options are designed to make students better placed to take on the leadership and practice development roles increasingly available within health and social care. If you are considering taking a postgraduate qualification there is more information on our website. To find out about why people choose further study, how employers view postgraduate qualifications, the different types of postgraduate study to choose from and sources of funding, click www.openuniversity.co.uk/exploring-further-study.

10 Undergraduate study OU qualifications are designed so you can fit studying around work and other commitments so they re ideal for busy, ambitious people who want to move on in their lives. To find out more about a qualification that interests you and to register, click www.openuniversity.co.uk/ug. How you study with us 11 Getting started with an Access module Undergraduate qualifications in a named subject Health and social care 14 16 BA (Hons) Health and Social Care (Q18) 16 NEW BSc (Hons) Healthcare and Health Science (Q96) Diploma of Higher Education in Social Care (Scotland) (W31) Certificate of Higher Education in Adult Health and Social Care (T23) NEW Certificate of Higher Education in Healthcare with Health Science (T28) Certificate of Higher Education in Social Care (England) (T02) Certificate of Higher Education in Social Care (Scotland) (T03) Certificate of Higher Education in Social Care (Wales) (T04) 20 21 23 23 24 25 26 Certificate in End-of-Life Care (S30) 26 Certificate in Health and Social Care (S31) 27 Certificate in Promoting Public Health (S13) 27 Healthcare practice Foundation Degree in Healthcare Practice (X16)/Diploma of Higher Education in Healthcare Practice (W16) Certificate of Higher Education in Healthcare Practice (T01) Pre-registration nursing 28 29 BSc (Hons) Adult Nursing (Q73) 30 BSc (Hons) Mental Health Nursing (Q74) 30 Post-qualifying nursing BSc (Hons) Nursing Practice (Q53) 32 Social work BA (Hons) Social Work (England) (Q32) 34 BA (Hons) Social Work (Scotland) (Q41) 36 Graduate entry route (Q50) 37 BA (Hons) Social Work (Wales) (Q42) 37 Health sciences BSc (Hons) Health Sciences (Q71) 38 Diploma of Higher Education in Health Sciences (W44) Certificate of Higher Education in Health Sciences (T18) 40 40 Certificate in Health Sciences (S19) 40 Children, young people and families BA (Hons) Youth Justice Studies (England and Wales) (Q63) Certificate of Higher Education in Children and Families (T24) Certificate in Working Together for Children (S23) Sport and fitness 41 42 43 BSc (Hons) Sport, Fitness and Coaching (Q76) 43 Foundation Degree in Sport and Fitness with either Exercise Instruction or Coaching (X07)/ Diploma of Higher Education in Sport and Fitness with either Exercise Instruction or Coaching (W07) Certificate of Higher Education in Sport, Fitness and Management (T05) 45 45 Open qualifications 46 Undergraduate modules 48

Undergraduate study 11 How you study with us The best thing about the OU is that, within reason, you call the shots. When you study, where you study it s all up to you. Here s how it works To achieve your chosen qualification, you need to build up a set number of credits. You get credits by successfully completing a series of modules, each teaching specific skills some modules are worth more credits than others. Some modules will be compulsory, others may be optional. It is not necessary to plan your entire qualification up front. When you register on your qualification, we ll only ask you to choose the module(s) you intend to study in your first year. Choosing your qualification At the OU you can register for either a qualification in a named subject, such as our BA (Hons) Health and Social Care, or for an Open qualification that lets you build a qualification that is tailored to your needs and interests. Degrees 360 credits An undergraduate or bachelors degree is a widely recognised higher-education qualification that can help you progress in your career. While you are studying for your degree you will learn about your chosen subject(s) and develop your analytical, intellectual and writing skills. Degree-level study will demonstrate that you can understand complex information, meet deadlines, work independently and in a team, solve problems, and communicate with others effectively. All our degrees are honours degrees. Like all universities based in the UK, we ll grade your degree into one of four classes: 1 (first the highest level), 2.1 (upper second), 2.2 (lower second) or 3 (third). Foundation degrees 240 credits Foundation degrees are equivalent to two-thirds of an honours degree and focus on a particular job or profession; they combine workplace learning with academic study. Designed and developed with external partners, you must be working as an employee in a work-related setting. They aim to enhance the professional and technical skills of staff within a profession or those intending to go into that profession. Most of our foundation degrees are also offered as diplomas of higher education for those living and working in Scotland. Diplomas of higher education (DipHEs) 240 credits DipHEs are equivalent to two-thirds of an honours degree and focus either on a particular job or profession, or academic study. DipHEs are designed to increase the professional and technical skills of staff within a profession or extend your knowledge and understanding of a particular subject. Like a foundation degree, a DipHE shows that you are capable of extended study at university level. Certificates of higher education (CertHEs) 120 credits CertHEs are equivalent to the first year of an honours degree and focus either on a particular job or profession, or academic study. A CertHE is a basic-level qualification and shows that you are capable of studying successfully at university level. OU certificates 60 credits We also offer a series of vocational OU certificates in the field of health and social care which are designed to help you work more effectively, develop and progress in your role and deepen your knowledge and understanding of the subject area.

12 Undergraduate study There are no entry requirements for most qualifications but you do need: A computer and reliable internet access they re an essential part of our study programmes. Depending on where you live and how much you earn, you could receive financial help to buy a computer. A good grasp of the English language our modules are taught in English and you need to be a competent user of the English language to study at higher-education level. If you re not sure, help and guidance are available at www.openuniversity.co.uk/englishlanguage. There are specific entry criteria for nursing and social work see the relevant section of the prospectus for further details. Feeling a bit rusty when it comes to studying? If you re lacking confidence or haven t studied for a while, you may want to consider starting your studies with one of our introductory Access modules. These modules are designed to help you build confidence, develop study skills and prepare you for further study. To find out more, see pages 14 15 or click www.openuniversity.co.uk/ug-access. Choosing your modules one stage at a time Most qualifications have one, two or three stages. The modules that make up each stage are set at different levels, according to their relative complexity and/or depth of learning. Qualification Credits required at each stage Total Stage 1 Stage 2 Stage 3 credits required Degree with honours 120 120 120 360 Foundation degree/ Diploma 120 120 240 of higher education Certificate of higher 120 120 education OU certificate 60 60 So, for a typical three-stage honours degree requiring 360 credits, you would study: 120 credits at Stage 1, studying OU level 1 modules worth 30 or 60 credits 120 credits at Stage 2, studying OU level 2 modules worth 30 or 60 credits 120 credits at Stage 3, studying OU level 3 modules worth 30 or 60 credits.

Undergraduate study 13 Planning your time Most OU students study part time and how long it takes depends on how many credits you study in a year. It takes about 9 hours of study a week to gain 30 credits a year. You need to study around 18 hours a week to gain 60 credits a year. It takes 36 hours of study a week to gain 120 credits, the maximum you can study each year. This is equivalent to fulltime study at a campus-based university. If you re thinking of studying full time, you need to plan carefully as it involves studying more than one module at a time we don t recommend you take on more than two simultaneously. You also need to bear in mind that, depending on your chosen qualification, the modules for a given stage of study may not all be available within your study year or may not be studied together for academic reasons. If this is the case, you won t be able to study full time. The table below gives you an idea of how long it will take to complete a qualification. Qualification Time required to complete Studying part time 60 credits a year Studying full time 120 credits a year Degree with honours 6 years 3 years Foundation degree/diploma of 4 years 2 years higher education Certificate of higher education 2 years 1 year OU certificate 1 year For further information about specific qualifications, click www.openuniversity.co.uk/ug. Counting previous study Can previous study count towards an OU qualification? You may be able to count credit from previous higher education towards an OU qualification, reducing the number of modules you need to complete. If you d like to apply to transfer credit you need to let us know as soon as possible, and certainly before you register for your chosen qualification. Contact us to find out whether your previous study counts. To find out more, click www.openuniversity.co.uk/credit-transfer call an adviser on +44 (0)300 303 5303 or email credit-transfer@open.ac.uk. If you have a vocational qualification If you have an NVQ, SVQ, CQFW or QCF vocational qualification at Level 4 or above, you may be able to count it towards an OU qualification (see above). If you have an NVQ, SVQ, CQFW or QCF vocational qualification at Levels 1, 2 or 3 you can still study with us but you won t be able to count it towards an OU qualification. If you hold an SVQ in care at Levels 3 or 4 you may be able to gain credit towards our BA (Hons) Social Work (Scotland) (Q41/Q50) or Diploma of Higher Education in Social Care (Scotland) (W31). What if you don t want to commit to a full qualification? If you re not yet ready to commit to registering for a qualification, you can still study with us. Most of our modules are available on a standalone basis, and for each module you successfully complete, you ll earn credits that you could count towards an OU qualification. Many of our students choose standalone modules for continuing professional development. To find out more, click www.openuniversity.co.uk/modules.

14 Undergraduate study Getting started with an Access module Increase your confidence, improve your skills, and prepare yourself for further study. The OU offers a range of Access modules that have been specially designed to help you find out what it s like to study with the OU, get a taste for the subjects we offer, develop your study skills, build your confidence, and prepare you for further study towards a nationally recognised qualification. They are perfect for new learners with little or no knowledge or experience of studying and use the same high-quality study materials and study support we re famous for. FACT Students who prepare by taking an Access module are more likely to be successful in their future studies. Is an Access module right for me? Do you have little or no experience of university-level study? Do you want to develop or refresh your study skills? Do you want to increase your confidence about studying? Are you unsure about studying with The Open University? If you answered yes to any of the questions above, and you live in the UK, the Channel Islands, the Isle of Man or have a BFPO address, an Access module may be the ideal starting point for you. You could even study for free If you meet certain criteria you could be eligible to study an Access module for free, for more information see opposite. What kind of support will I receive? You ll have your own personal tutor who will provide regular one-to-one telephone tutorials and support throughout your study, along with providing written feedback on your work. Our dedicated Access support team will help with any general queries about your studies and you ll be able to exchange ideas with other students using our active online forums. How will I be assessed? There aren t any examinations to sit. Instead, there are four short written assignments and a number of online quizzes to complete. What can I study? The following Access modules are linked to one or more qualifications we offer in health and social care: People, work and society Access module (Y032) This module draws from a range of subject areas: children and young people; health; law; management; psychology; and social science. The module is divided into four blocks, each of which deals with a specific theme: Individuals; Families and relationships; Organisations and communities; and Society. Within each block, you will explore the theme from the perspective or point of view of each subject area, allowing you to develop both your knowledge and your study skills. As a student you will be well prepared for further study on a wide variety of Open University qualifications. Science, technology and maths Access module (Y033) This module introduces a range of subjects, including science; engineering and design; environment; mathematics; and computing and IT. There are three blocks. In Life you ll explore biology, ecology and how humans interact with and change the environment. In Water you ll investigate how water has shaped our planet and our lives. And in Home you ll be introduced to design, engineering and computing. Throughout each block you ll develop your understanding of the key mathematical ideas and techniques that underpin the study of science and technology. We offer one further Access module which is more relevant to other subject areas: Arts and languages Access module (Y031).

Undergraduate study 15 When can I start? Access modules start in October and February each year. How much time will I need to study? These modules are studied over a period of 30 weeks and during that time you should expect to spend approximately nine hours per week on your studies. You don t need to attend face-to-face tutorials and can fit your studies around your work and family life. You fix your telephone tutorials at times that are mutually convenient to you and your tutor. What do I need to begin my studies? You ll receive a complete set of study materials in the post. There will be study books and other printed materials, as well as a DVD. All of these materials are included in the fee. You will require access to equipment that plays DVDs, a phone and the use of a computer with internet access. You don t need to rush out and buy a computer as you could use one at a library or drop-in centre. What will I get at the end? On successful completion of an Access module you ll gain an OU Access Module Certificate and will be well-prepared to continue your studies with us. You ll gain valuable knowledge and skills you can apply straight away, at the same time as developing your confidence and giving your CV a real boost. If you choose to study the module as part of a qualification, the credit gained will be in addition to the other credit required for the qualification. What if I don t meet the criteria? The fee you pay is determined by where you are ordinarily resident: If you live in England, the Channel Islands or the Isle of Man the fee is 675. If you live in Northern Ireland, Scotland or Wales the fee is 230. How can I pay? If you don t meet the criteria for a free place set out below left, there is a range of ways you can pay. Can I pay by student loan? If you live in England or Wales, you may be able to cover the cost of your studies with a Part-Time Tuition Fee Loan if you study an Access module as an additional preparatory stage towards an OU qualification (see pages 64 and 66 for further information). What if I want to pay by instalments? You can spread the cost of your studies and pay as you go. Find out more about an account with Open University Student Budget Accounts Ltd (OUSBA) and the option of paying for your study in instalments as you go at www.openuniversity.co.uk/ousba. You must be at least 18 years of age and credit is subject to your financial circumstances and status. Are there any other ways to pay? You can pay up front and in full by debit/credit card or by bank transfer. How much will it cost? You could be eligible to study your module for free if you meet the criteria set out below. In order to qualify you must: be resident in the UK or have a BFPO address outside the UK (excludes the Channel Islands and the Isle of Man) be studying an Access module as an additional preparatory stage towards an OU qualification (doesn t apply if you live in Scotland) have a household income (personal income if you live in Scotland) of less than 25,000 (or be in receipt of qualifying benefits) have not completed any more than one year on a full-time undergraduate programme at NQF Level 4/SCQF Level 7 or above, or completed 30 credits or more of OU study. Your next step Click www.openuniversity.co.uk/ug-access Call our Student Recruitment Team on +44 (0)300 303 0069 Request a copy of our Access Module Certificates prospectus see page 69

16 Undergraduate qualifications in a named subject Health and social care Working in health and social care can be incredibly rewarding personally and professionally, but it is also challenging. Services and roles are changing and there are more and more demands on staff to deliver high-quality, safe and compassionate care and to develop new skills and keep up to date. Staff development plays a crucial role in supporting the delivery of high-quality care. Our curriculum focuses on meeting the needs of the health and social care sector by providing professionally relevant learning and developing high calibre practitioners. If you are employed as a healthcare support worker and are interested in gaining a qualification to progress in your career, we offer a work-based Certificate of Higher Education and a Foundation Degree/Diploma of Higher Education in Healthcare Practice. To find out more about our healthcare practice qualifications, see pages 28 29. BA (Hons) Health and Social Care (Q18) Credits: 360 Start: Oct 2015 (registration closes 10 Sep 2015) Feb 2016 (registration closes 07 Jan 2016) Registration for the 2015/2016 academic year opens for all undergraduate qualifications on 12 March 2015. Qualification start dates are based on the start dates of the first applicable module(s) you can study as part of your qualification. The qualification descriptions in this prospectus list the modules that are currently available for study. However, as we review our curriculum on a regular basis, the exact selection may change over time. Key c o Compulsory module Optional module Choose a topic-based route In the fast-changing world of today s care sector, staff at all levels need to be proactive and flexible to succeed. This degree provides a sound and critical understanding of health and social care policy, theory and practice, and will help you to develop as an independent and reflective learner. You ll examine the context and processes of change in yourself, in groups and in services, including new ways of working across agencies and professional boundaries. By the end of your studies you ll be able to evaluate your own and others roles in the context of policy developments; evaluate emerging strategic solutions; and recognise and value diversity and difference. You ll also understand how ethical, legal, social, economic and political factors influence the provision and development of services; and gain the essential critical and analytical skills needed to engage in the development of evidence-based practice. Career relevance and employability This degree will be of interest to anyone who works or has a particular interest in health, social work or social care in the statutory, voluntary or private sectors. It emphasises crossprofessional boundaries and the service user s perspective, and is closely attuned to care sector priorities and the NHS modernisation agenda. You ll acquire a strong set of highly valued transferable skills, including skills in written communication (e.g. report and essay writing); presentation and oral communication; problem-solving; time management; research and data analysis. You ll learn to work independently and as part of a team, and gain a good understanding of information technology.

Health and social care 17 What you will study A choice of four routes through this degree enables you to focus on aspects of health and social care that are of particular relevance to you: health and wellbeing; older adults; mental health; or work with children, young people and families. Stage 1 120 credits You will commence your studies with An introduction to health and social care (K101), where you ll examine the experience of giving and receiving care in hospitals, clinics or GP surgeries; within the family and community; and in residential settings. You can then continue your Stage 1 studies with one of the following choices: Health and wellbeing, Older adults, and Mental health: Perspectives in health and social care (K118) focuses on three important areas which affect everyone; health and wellbeing, mental health and ageing and later life, introducing some of the key concepts, issues and debates, such as how to respond to mental health and the impact of ageism. Work with children, young people and families: You will choose between two modules. Introduction to childhood studies and child psychology (E102) will give you a broad general knowledge of interdisciplinary childhood studies, and an understanding of the fundamentals of child psychology. Foundations for effective practice in youth justice (K115) examines the two goals of youth justice work to support children and young people who are in trouble and address their troubling behaviour. Stage 2 120 credits Health and wellbeing: Health and illness (K213) examines health policy and practice relating to different models of health and illness care including those associated with long-term conditions and uses case studies to consider contemporary and emerging debates about health. Adult health, social care and wellbeing (K217) considers how health and social care is everyone s business not just that of care sector professionals. You will learn about how adult health and social care is organised, delivered and experienced across a range of sectors. Older adults: Dementia care (K235) investigates the prevalence, types and causes of dementia; its impact on identity, emotions and family life; transitions between care at home and residential care, and end-of-life decisions. Death and dying (K260) examines, through the perspectives of everyone involved, the diversity of responses to death; the rhetoric and reality of end-of-life care; the limitations of care resources; the medicalisation and professionalisation of death; and the ethics of end-of-life decisions. You ll also choose between Health and illness (K213) and Adult health, social care and wellbeing (K217) see Health and wellbeing route for details. Mental health: You will study Mental health and community (K240) which will provide you with knowledge and understanding of the theories and concepts that influence contemporary practice in mental health. You will also choose between Health and illness (K213) and Adult health, social care and wellbeing (K217) see Health and wellbeing route for details. Work with children, young people and families: Working with children, young people and families (K218) examines the diverse experiences of children in the places and spaces in which they live including family, community and a range of health, education, and care settings. Topics include contemporary debates relating to health and wellbeing, child development, disability, social pedagogy, youth justice, work with parents, foster care, education and play. You ll also choose between two options: Adult health, social care and wellbeing (K217) see Health and wellbeing route for details, or Youth justice: theory, research and practice (K209). K209 focuses on young people in conflict with the law, exploring how theory influences policy and practice in the youth justice system in England and Wales. Stage 3 120 credits Health and wellbeing: Promoting public health: skills, perspectives and practice (K311) will deepen your knowledge and critical analysis of the promotion of public health, and the vital contribution of local authorities, education, social care, families, police, prisons, business and voluntary organisations. You ll also choose between two options. Adulthood, ageing and the life course (K319) explores the challenges posed by the emergence of an ageing society, including mental health, longterm conditions, learning disability, and drug and alcohol use. Leadership and management in health and social care (K313) provides an excellent grounding in the knowledge and skills needed for front line management roles. It will provide you with an overview of the organisational, legal and policy contexts within which managers operate. Older adults: The compulsory module is Adulthood, ageing and the life course (K319). You ll also choose between Promoting public health: skills, perspectives and practice (K311) and Leadership and management in health and social care (K313) see Health and wellbeing route for details. Mental health: The compulsory module is Exploring mental health practice (K314) (planned for October 2017) where you will further your knowledge and understanding of the theories and concepts that influence contemporary practice in mental health. You will also choose between two options: Leadership and management in health and social care (K313) or Adulthood, ageing and the life course (K319) see Health and wellbeing route for details. Work with children, young people and families: Working together for children (KE312) critically explores the knowledge, skills, and values required to work with children in a wide range of settings. It examines issues such as communication, transitions, relationships, health, play, participation, early intervention, risk and safeguarding. This is taught in the context of current law and social policy with a particular emphasis on the need for different agencies to work together. Issues in research with children and young people (EK313) will teach you how to design your own research project. You ll learn how to undertake research with children and young people, the different methods and theories you might use, and the special challenges posed by working with and researching children s lives. Continued on page 18.

18 Health and social care Qualification structure Study order as listed. Modules marked * can be taken in any order. Choose a topic-based route: Health and wellbeing Stage 1 module summary Compulsory modules 120 credits Credits Page An introduction to health and social care (K101) Perspectives in health and social care (K118) Stage 2 module summary c 60 48 c 60 50 Compulsory modules 120 credits Credits Page Adult health, social care and wellbeing (K217)* c 60 51 Health and illness (K213)* c 60 52 Stage 3 module summary Compulsory module 60 credits Credits Page Promoting public health: skills, perspectives and practice (K311)* c 60 55 Optional module 60 credits Select one from: Credits Page Adulthood, ageing and the life course (K319)* Leadership and management in health and social care (K313)* Module availability is subject to change. o 60 54 o 60 55 Older adults Stage 1 module summary Compulsory modules 120 credits Credits Page An introduction to health and social care (K101) Perspectives in health and social care (K118) Stage 2 module summary c 60 48 c 60 50 Compulsory modules 60 credits Credits Page Death and dying (K260)* c 30 51 Dementia care (K235)* c 30 51 Optional module 60 credits Select one from: Credits Page Adult health, social care and wellbeing (K217)* o 60 51 Health and illness (K213)* o 60 52 Stage 3 module summary Compulsory module 60 credits Credits Page Adulthood, ageing and the life course (K319)* c 60 54 Optional module 60 credits Select one from: Credits Page Leadership and management in health and social care (K313)* Promoting public health: skills, perspectives and practice (K311)* Module availability is subject to change. o 60 55 o 60 55

Health and social care 19 Mental health Stage 1 module summary Compulsory modules 120 credits Credits Page An introduction to health and social care (K101) Perspectives in health and social care (K118) Stage 2 module summary c 60 48 c 60 50 Compulsory module 60 credits Credits Page Mental health and community (K240)* c 60 52 Optional module 60 credits Select one from: Credits Page Adult health, social care and wellbeing (K217)* o 60 51 Health and illness (K213)* o 60 52 Stage 3 module summary Compulsory module 60 credits Credits Page Exploring mental health practice (K314)* (planned for October 2017) c 60 Optional module 60 credits Select one from: Credits Page Adulthood, ageing and the life course (K319)* Leadership and management in health and social care (K313)* Module availability is subject to change. o 60 54 o 60 55 Work with children, young people and families Stage 1 module summary Compulsory module 60 credits Credits Page An introduction to health and social care (K101) c 60 48 Optional module 60 credits Select one from: Credits Page Foundations for effective practice in youth justice (K115) Introduction to childhood studies and child psychology (E102) Stage 2 module summary o 60 48 o 60 49 Compulsory module 60 credits Credits Page Working with children, young people and families (K218)* c 60 53 Optional module 60 credits Select one from: Credits Page Adult health, social care and wellbeing (K217)* Youth justice: theory, research and practice (K209)* Stage 3 module summary o 60 51 o 60 53 Compulsory modules 120 credits Credits Page Issues in research with children and young people (EK313)* Working together for children (KE312)* c 60 54 c 60 55 Module availability is subject to change.

20 Health and social care NEW BSc (Hons) Healthcare and Health Science (Q96) Credits: 360 Start: Oct 2015 (registration closes 10 Sep 2015) Feb 2016 (registration closes 07 Jan 2016) This degree will provide you with the skills required for working in health science and with the ability to apply scientific-related theories and methods to health-related issues. The combination of healthcare and health science topics will equip you with a broad understanding which applies to a range of debates about the provision of healthcare, as well as enabling you to evaluate the relationship between scientific and social understandings about the promotion of health. Career relevance and employability This degree will enable you to contribute to the planning and delivery of a range of healthcare services, as well as the development of policy about healthcare. The degree provides a sound and critical understanding of the relationship between scientific understandings of health and the social influences on health, and of health and social care policy, theory and practice. You ll also understand how ethical, legal, scientific, social, and political factors influence the provision and development of services; and gain the critical and analytical skills that underpin evidence-based practice. What you will study This degree enables you to focus on aspects of health and social care that are of particular relevance to healthcare and health science. Stage 1 120 credits You will start with An introduction to health and social care (K101), where you ll examine the experience of giving and receiving care and working in the care services. You will examine global human health by focusing on particular health conditions, using science, maths, psychology and epidemiology to explore the causes and distribution of ill health and disability and their impact on individuals and populations. You will then study Science and health: an evidence-based approach (SDK100) which investigates major health concerns and the science behind these, as well as the social aspects of disease and disability in a global context. Stage 2 120 credits Building on the broad introduction to healthcare and health science, at Stage 2 you will study Health and illness (K213) which examines health policy and practice relating to different models of health and illness care. Human biology (SK277) examines how a healthy body maintains its integrity. You will also study The science of the mind: investigating mental health (SDK228) where you will explore how mental health conditions like depression and dementia can be treated by focusing on the brain and its functioning. Stage 3 120 credits At Stage 3 you ll study three compulsory modules. Promoting public health: skills, perspectives and practice (K311) will deepen your knowledge and critical analysis of the promotion of public health, and the vital contribution of local authorities, education, social care, families, police, prisons, business and voluntary organisations. Infectious disease and public health (SK320) explores the underlying biology, epidemiology, ecology and evolution of pathogens in relation to our immune defences. You ll learn how infections are diagnosed, how to study changes in the incidence of disease and investigate strategies for treatment and control. Researching biology and health science (SXL390) will give you the opportunity to plan and conduct literature-based investigations and project work in healthcare and health science.

Health and social care 21 Qualification structure Study order as listed. Modules marked * can be taken in any order. Stage 1 module summary Compulsory modules 120 credits Credits Page An introduction to health and social care (K101) Science and health: an evidencebased approach (SDK100) Stage 2 module summary c 60 48 c 60 50 Compulsory modules 120 credits Credits Page Health and illness (K213)* c 60 52 Human biology (SK277) * c 30 52 The science of the mind: investigating mental health (SDK228)* Stage 3 module summary c 30 53 Compulsory modules 120 credits Credits Page Infectious disease and public health (SK320)* Promoting public health: skills, perspectives and practice (K311)* Researching biology and health science (SXL390) Module availability is subject to change. c 30 54 c 60 55 c 30 55 Diploma of Higher Education in Social Care (Scotland) (W31) Credits: 240 Start: Oct 2015 (registration closes 10 Sep 2015) Feb 2016 (registration closes 07 Jan 2016) Social care in Scotland is increasingly multidisciplinary and community focused requiring a skilled, adaptable workforce to deliver high-quality services. This diploma will deepen your insight of social care and social work, and develop the knowledge and skills you need to support vulnerable adults and children effectively in multiple settings. It places a strong emphasis on working across professional boundaries, with service users placed firmly at the centre. You ll gain an up-todate and authoritative overview of care services, drawing on real-life case studies with children, older people, mental-health communities and people with learning disabilities. You ll explore key roles, standards and codes of practice focusing in particular on areas relevant to your own role, such as work with children and families, vulnerable adults and people with mental health difficulties; and social work and the law. Career relevance and employability In addition to providing understanding, insight and skills relating to social work and social care, many of the modules that make up this diploma also form part of the BA (Hons) Social Work (Scotland) (Q41) (see page 36). Please note that it does not give automatic entry to the social work degree programme (which requires you to attend an interview and has specific entry requirements, including working in a social care setting and meeting minimum academic requirements in maths and English). However, if you do subsequently gain entry to the degree programme, you ll be able to count some of your diploma studies towards it. Continued on page 22.

22 Health and social care What you will study Stage 1 120 credits The two compulsory modules An introduction to health and social care (K101) and Foundations for social work practice (KYJ113) that make up Stage 1 will give you a fascinating insight into the organisation of social care in the UK, and develop your awareness of the different components of good social work practice. They ll also help build your confidence by steadily developing and enhancing your study skills including digital and information literacy and reflective writing. Key concepts around communication will start opening up your thinking about how professional practice is informed and underpinned by theory. You ll be encouraged to make connections between your studies and your own experiences from both your personal and working life. Stage 2 120 credits A choice of modules in Stage 2 enables you to tailor the diploma to your particular interests. You could explore how adult social care is organised, delivered and experienced; or focus on children, young people and families. If you re interested in working with older people, we offer modules exploring care for dying people or people with dementia; or you could investigate service provision and practice in the hotly contested field of mental health. Alternatively, our module on social work and the law in Scotland examines the legal frameworks that shape and regulate social work decision-making. If you are considering applying for entry to BA (Hons) Social Work (Scotland) and would like to be able to count your diploma study towards the degree, you should choose The law and social work in Scotland (K207) and Working with children, young people and families (K218). Qualification structure Study order as listed. Modules marked * can be taken in any order. Stage 1 module summary Compulsory modules 120 credits Credits Page An introduction to health and social care (K101) Foundations for social work practice (KYJ113) Stage 2 module summary c 60 48 c 60 49 Optional modules 120 credits Select from: Credits Page Adult health, social care and wellbeing (K217)* o 60 51 Death and dying (K260)* o 30 51 Dementia care (K235)* o 30 51 Mental health and community (K240)* o 60 52 The law and social work in Scotland (K207)* 1 o 60 53 Working with children, young people and families (K218)* 1 o 60 53 1 These modules are compulsory in the BA (Hons) Social Work (Scotland) (Q41) so if you re intending to seek entry into the degree, you should opt for these. Module availability is subject to change.

Health and social care 23 Certificate of Higher Education in Adult Health and Social Care (T23) Credits: 120 Start: Oct 2015 (registration closes 10 Sep 2015) Feb 2016 (registration closes 07 Jan 2016) If you work in health and social care, use services yourself, or would simply like to find out more about how we support adults in our care system, this certificate is for you. It provides an authoritative overview of the current context of health and social care for adults and older people, using real-life case studies to explore a wide range of fascinating issues and debates. You ll deepen your knowledge and understanding, develop practical skills, and build a solid foundation for further study in health and social care. Career relevance and employability This certificate develops key skills and understanding that underpin health and social care work. Developed in partnership with employers and practising professionals, it will demonstrate your understanding of the relationships between policy and practice, and some of the human issues associated with adult health and social care. You ll also build a strong set of transferable skills that are highly valued by employers in all sectors, including the ability to draw together, analyse and critically evaluate information; produce accurate records and make informed decisions; think logically and propose reasoned solutions; put together well-judged arguments and question assumptions; manage time, learn independently and use ICT effectively. What you will study Stage 1 120 credits In An introduction to health and social care (K101), you ll examine the experience of giving and receiving care in hospitals, clinics or GP surgeries; within the family and community; and in residential settings. Perspectives in health and social care (K118) applies this knowledge and understanding to the context of growing older in the UK, addressing key issues and debates in the provision of care services in the twenty-first century, such as how to respond to mental health and the impact of ageism. Qualification structure Study order as listed. Stage 1 module summary Compulsory modules 120 credits Credits Page An introduction to health and social care (K101) Perspectives in health and social care (K118) c 60 48 c 60 50 NEW Certificate of Higher Education in Healthcare with Health Science (T28) Credits: 120 Start: Oct 2015 (registration closes 10 Sep 2015) Feb 2016 (registration closes 07 Jan 2016) This certificate introduces a range of topics relevant to employment in healthcare and health science. You will develop transferable skills and knowledge about healthcare, and of ethical, social, economic and political issues that influence healthcare, as well as the skills required for progressing into a career in health science. The combination of healthcare and health science topics will equip you with a broad knowledge base. You will learn to apply an evidence-based methodology to debates on health. Career relevance and employability You will acquire a set of highly-valued transferable skills, including skills in written communication, presentation and oral communication, problem solving, time management and data analysis. The combination of healthcare and health science topics will equip you with a basic knowledge that you will be able to apply to debates on health. What you will study Stage 1 120 credits You will start with An introduction to health and social care (K101), where you ll examine the experience of giving and receiving care and working in the care services. You will examine global human health by focusing on particular health conditions, using science, maths, psychology and epidemiology to explore the causes and distribution of ill health and disability and their impact on individuals and populations. You will then study Science and health: an evidence-based approach (SDK100), which investigates major health concerns and the science behind these, as well as the social aspects of disease and disability in a global context. Qualification structure Study order as listed. Stage 1 module summary Compulsory modules 120 credits Credits Page An introduction to health and social care (K101) Science and health: an evidence-based approach (SDK100) Module availability is subject to change c 60 48 c 60 50 Module availability is subject to change.

24 Health and social care Certificate of Higher Education in Social Care (England) (T02) Credits: 120 Start: Oct 2015 (registration closes 10 Sep 2015) Feb 2016 (registration closes 07 Jan 2016) Are you thinking about going into social work or social care? This certificate is the ideal way to find out if it s the right career for you. It will give you an insight into social work and social care in England, starting with an up-to-date, authoritative overview of care services with real-life case studies taking you deep into the experience of giving and receiving care. You ll also develop your knowledge of social work standards and codes of practice relevant to each UK nation. You ll explore ideas about what social work is using case studies with children, older people, mental-health communities, children with disabilities and people with learning disabilities to apply learning to practice contexts. This certificate also builds key skills in information and communication technologies (ICT), digital and information literacy and reflective writing. You will need to arrange to have at least 10 days practical experience of working alongside people in a social care setting, to offer support while you study. This could be part of your present role in social care or as a volunteer. Career relevance and employability In addition to providing an excellent introduction to social work and social care, this certificate forms the first year of the BA (Hons) Social Work (England) (Q32) (see page 34). Please note that it does not give automatic entry to the social work degree programme (which requires you to attend an interview and has specific entry requirements, including working in a social care setting and meeting minimum academic requirements in maths and English). However, if you do subsequently gain entry to the programme, you ll be able to count this certificate towards your degree. What you will study Stage 1 120 credits The two modules that make up this certificate An introduction to health and social care (K101) and Foundations for social work practice (KYJ113) provide a fascinating insight into the organisation of social care in the UK and of the different components of good social work practice. They ll also build your confidence by steadily developing and enhancing your study skills including digital and information literacy and reflective writing. Key concepts around communication will open up your thinking about how professional practice is informed and underpinned by theory, and you ll make connections between your studies and your own personal and professional experience. Qualification structure Study order as listed. Stage 1 module summary Compulsory modules 120 credits Credits Page An introduction to health and social care (K101) Foundations for social work practice (KYJ113) Module availability is subject to change. c 60 48 c 60 49

Health and social care 25 Certificate of Higher Education in Social Care (Scotland) (T03) Credits: 120 Start: Oct 2015 (registration closes 10 Sep 2015) Feb 2016 (registration closes 07 Jan 2016) Are you thinking about going into social work or social care? This certificate is the ideal way to find out if it s the right career for you. It will give you an insight into social work and social care in Scotland, starting with an up-to-date, authoritative overview of care services with real-life case studies taking you deep into the experience of giving and receiving care. You ll also develop your knowledge of the key roles in social work, and learn about the social work standards and codes of practice relevant to each UK nation. You ll explore ideas about what social work is using case studies with children, older people, mental-health communities, children with disabilities and people with learning disabilities to apply learning to practice contexts. You ll also build key skills in information and communication technologies (ICT), digital and information literacy and reflective writing. You will need to arrange to have at least 10 days practical experience of working alongside people in a social care setting, to offer support while you study. This could be part of your present role in social care or as a volunteer. Career relevance and employability In addition to providing an excellent introduction to social work and social care, the modules in this certificate form part of the BA (Hons) Social Work (Scotland) (Q41) (see page 36). Please note that it does not give automatic entry to the social work degree programme (which requires you to attend an interview and has specific entry requirements, including working in a social care setting and meeting minimum academic requirements in maths and English). However, if you do subsequently gain entry to the programme, you ll be able to count this certificate towards your degree. What you will study Stage 1 120 credits The two modules that make up this certificate An introduction to health and social care (K101) and Foundations for social work practice (KYJ113) provide a fascinating insight into the organisation of social care in the UK and of the different components of good social work practice. They ll also build your confidence by steadily developing and enhancing your study skills including digital and information literacy and reflective writing. Key concepts around communication will open up your thinking about how professional practice is informed and underpinned by theory, and you ll make connections between your studies and your own personal and professional experience. Qualification structure Study order as listed. Stage 1 module summary Compulsory modules 120 credits Credits Page An introduction to health and social care (K101) Foundations for social work practice (KYJ113) Module availability is subject to change. c 60 48 c 60 49

26 Health and social care Certificate of Higher Education in Social Care (Wales) (T04) Credits: 120 Start: Oct 2015 (registration closes 10 Sep 2015) Feb 2016 (registration closes 07 Jan 2016) Are you thinking about going into social work or social care? This certificate is the ideal way to find out if it s the right career for you. It will give you an insight into social work and social care in Wales, starting with an up-to-date, authoritative overview of care services with real-life case studies taking you deep into the experience of giving and receiving care. You ll also develop your knowledge of the key roles of social work, and learn about the social work standards and codes of practice relevant to each UK nation. You ll explore ideas about what social work is using case studies with children, older people, mental-health communities, children with disabilities and people with learning disabilities to apply learning to practice contexts. This certificate also builds key skills in information and communication technologies (ICT), digital and information literacy and reflective writing. You will need to be working in, or have recent paid or unpaid experience in, a social care setting. Career relevance and employability The modules that make up this certificate also form the first year of the BA (Hons) Social Work (Wales) (Q42) (see page 37). So, if you re considering a career in social work, the Certificate of Higher Education in Social Care (Wales) (T04) provides an excellent introduction. Please note that this certificate does not give automatic entry to the social work degree (which requires you to attend an interview and has specific entry requirements, including working in a social care setting, and meeting minimum academic requirements in maths and English or Welsh). However, if you do subsequently gain entry to the programme, you ll be able to count your study towards your degree. What you will study Stage 1 120 credits The two modules that make up this certificate An introduction to health and social care (K101) and Foundations for social work practice (KZW113) provide a fascinating insight into the organisation of social care in the UK and of the different components of good social work practice. They ll also build your confidence by steadily developing and enhancing your study skills including digital and information literacy and reflective writing. Key concepts around communication will open up your thinking about how professional practice is informed and underpinned by theory, and you ll make connections between your studies and your own personal and professional experience. Qualification structure Study order as listed. Stage 1 module summary Compulsory modules 120 credits Credits Page An introduction to health and social care (K101) Foundations for social work practice (KZW113) Module availability is subject to change. c 60 48 c 60 49 Certificate in End-of-Life Care (S30) Credits: 60 Start: Oct 2015 (registration closes 10 Sep 2015) This certificate introduces a range of issues relating to death, dying and dementia care. It consists of two OU level 2 modules: Death and dying (K260) and Dementia care (K235). Drawing on real case studies and acted scenarios, you ll see and hear from people living with dementia, and from dying people and their carers. You ll learn how bereaved people manage grief; and explore the social and ethical context of death, dying and endof-life care. You ll also explore the incidence and pathology of dementia; ethical dilemmas associated with dementia; and care at home and in care settings. The emphasis throughout is on the reality of end-of-life care and how it can be improved. This certificate will be relevant if you work in health and social care (especially in the area of life-limiting conditions), in a hospice, as a paid or unpaid carer, in the NHS (in the acute sector or community), or in the voluntary sector. Qualification structure You can study these modules in any order. Stage 1 module summary Compulsory modules 60 credits Credits Page Death and dying (K260) c 30 51 Dementia care (K235) c 30 51 Module availability is subject to change.

Health and social care 27 Certificate in Health and Social Care (S31) Credits: 60 Start: Oct 2015 (registration closes 10 Sep 2015) Feb 2016 (registration closes 07 Jan 2016) Care is constantly in the headlines because it involves such a huge workforce and huge budgets, and profoundly affects so many lives. And what makes it such a fascinating subject to study is the pace of change as society develops, technology advances and new forms of care evolve. The Certificate in Health and Social Care provides an authoritative overview, with real-life case studies taking you deep into the experience of receiving care and working in care services. Whether you re involved in care work (paid or unpaid), use services yourself, or simply have a general interest, this certificate will help you to build on your knowledge and understanding, develop skills, and prepare for further study. Qualification structure Stage 1 module summary Compulsory module 60 credits Credits Page An introduction to health and social care (K101) c 60 48 Certificate in Promoting Public Health (S13) Credits: 60 Start: Oct 2015 (registration closes 10 Sep 2015) Public health is everyone s business and the contribution of local authorities, education, social care, families, police, prisons, business and voluntary sectors is now acknowledged as vital. This certificate enables you, whatever your background and expertise, to develop your knowledge, skills and understanding of multidisciplinary public health across the UK and internationally. By the end of your studies, you ll have gained the knowledge and confidence needed to move forward your everyday actions and practice. This certificate has been mapped against the UKPHR standards for public health practitioners which are drawn from the Public Health Skills and Career Framework, the Knowledge and Skills Framework for the NHS, and the National Occupational Standards for Public Health. Click www.publichealthregister.org.uk for further information about these standards. Qualification structure Stage 1 module summary Compulsory module 60 credits Credits Page Promoting public health: skills, perspectives and practice (K311) c 60 55

28 Healthcare practice Healthcare practice Health services across the UK have changed significantly over recent years and so has the healthcare support workforce. The number of healthcare assistants/healthcare support workers and assistant practitioners has grown and these staff are now working in highly complex areas and performing increasingly specialist tasks. By studying with the OU you will develop the knowledge and skills to deliver high quality, safe and compassionate care while also gaining valuable qualifications to enable you to progress in your career. You can begin by studying our Certificate of Higher Education in Healthcare Practice (T01) and then progress to the foundation degree/diploma of higher education. You must be employed in a relevant healthcare setting, be involved in the direct delivery of care or interventions to patients or service users, and have the support of your employer. Foundation Degree in Healthcare Practice (X16) This qualification is also available as a Diploma of Higher Education in Healthcare Practice (W16). Credits: 240 Start: Sep 2015 (registration closes 13 Aug 2015) Oct 2015 (registration closes 10 Sep 2015) Feb 2016 (registration closes 07 Jan 2016) The healthcare support worker role is fulfilling and challenging, with some exciting new roles emerging particularly if you have the right qualifications and experience. This qualification will help you get ahead by developing the knowledge and competencies needed to deliver high-quality, safe and compassionate care. You ll be in a prime position to take advantage of new career opportunities as they arise, and well prepared for further study (for example, towards an honours degree or a professional qualification in your particular field of practice). This qualification has a strong work-based element, for which you must be employed in a relevant healthcare setting, providing direct care or interventions to patients or service users, be supported by your employer and have a workplace supervisor available to support and assess your work-based learning. Career relevance and employability This qualification is designed to promote the development of healthcare career pathways, and to prepare healthcare assistants/healthcare support workers for the role of assistant/ associate practitioner. It is approved within the frameworks for higher apprenticeship in health (assistant practitioner in England). Although it provides no guarantee of promotion, it is particularly relevant for staff working in healthcare support roles who wish to gain a qualification that helps them to enhance their contribution to a multidisciplinary team. As you study, you ll develop valuable transferable skills in teamwork, communication, using IT, information retrieval, numeracy, time management, organisation of self and others, analysis and problem-solving. What you will study Stage 1 120 credits Stage 1 comprises two compulsory modules, An introduction to health and social care (K101) and the work-based module, Enhancing your healthcare practice (K117). You ll be introduced to the study of health and social care and some of the underpinning knowledge, understanding and skills necessary for contemporary healthcare practice. You ll consider health and social care in a variety of settings for example, family and community, GP surgeries and hospitals alongside practice-focused study of the factors influencing health in different service user groups. There is a strong focus on personcentred, compassionate care and the development of skills and competencies. Stage 2 120 credits At Stage 2, the work-based module Extending your contribution to healthcare practice (K236) will help you apply relevant research, policy and practice to your work context. You ll draw on online activities and case studies, exploring the diversity and complexity of people s lives, and their experience of healthcare practice in a range of settings. You ll also study 60 credits of optional modules. You can focus on areas that are most relevant to your role and workplace, choosing from topics that include health and wellbeing, mental health, children and young people, dementia care, end-of-life care, long-term conditions, human biology and sports science.

Healthcare practice 29 Qualification structure Study order as listed. Modules marked * can be taken in any order. You can also study modules concurrently (please read our advice about study intensity on page 13). Stage 1 module summary Compulsory modules 120 credits Credits Page An introduction to health and social care (K101) Enhancing your healthcare practice (K117) Stage 2 module summary c 60 48 c 60 48 Compulsory module 60 credits Credits Page Extending your contribution to healthcare practice (K236)* c 60 51 Optional module(s) 60 credits Select from a choice of modules including: Credits Page Adult health, social care and wellbeing (K217)* o 60 51 Death and dying (K260)* o 30 51 Dementia care (K235)* o 30 51 Equality, participation and inclusion (E214)* o 60 Health and illness (K213)* o 60 52 Human biology (SK277)* o 30 52 Mental health and community (K240)* o 60 52 The science of the mind: investigating mental health (SDK228)* Working with children, young people and families (K218)* o 30 53 o 60 53 Certificate of Higher Education in Healthcare Practice (T01) Credits: 120 Start: Sep 2015 (registration closes 13 Aug 2015) Oct 2015 (registration closes 10 Sep 2015) Feb 2016 (registration closes 07 Jan 2016) This certificate will enable healthcare support staff including healthcare assistants, support workers, aspiring assistant practitioners or aspiring students of nursing to develop the knowledge, skills and understanding needed to underpin effective practice. You ll develop a wide range of practical skills and competencies, while exploring essential biological, social, political, ethical and psychological concepts. You ll also build valuable numeracy, literacy, IT, communication and cognitive skills. As the certificate includes a strong work-based element which includes a supervisor assessing you in your workplace, you must be working to provide direct care or interventions with patients or service users, and have the support of your employer. Career relevance and employability Although this certificate provides no guarantee of promotion in the workplace, it is designed as the first step to prepare healthcare support workers for the role of assistant/associate practitioner or to become a student nurse. Your employer is required to provide a workplace supervisor/mentor who will support and assess you in the workplace. The certificate also prepares you for further academic study (it s the first stage of several other qualifications, including the Foundation Degree in Healthcare Practice (X16) or the Diploma of Higher Education in Healthcare Practice (W16)). If you want to progress to pre-registration nurse education, we offer a unique practice-based pre-registration nursing programme, for which you must be sponsored by your employer. To find out more, see page 30. Continued on page 30. Enter module code into search box at www.openuniversity.co.uk/ug for module description. Module availability is subject to change. You may be able to count credit from this qualification towards the BSc (Hons) Adult Nursing (Q73)/BSc (Hons) Mental Health Nursing (Q74). If you are considering applying for entry to the BSc (Hons) Adult Nursing and would like to count your study towards the degree, it may be most appropriate to choose the Stage 2 module Human biology (SK277). If you are considering applying for entry to the BSc (Hons) Mental Health Nursing and would like to count your study towards the degree, it may be most appropriate to choose the Stage 2 module The science of the mind: investigating mental health (SDK228).

30 Pre-registration nursing What you will study Stage 1 120 credits This certificate consists of two compulsory modules, An introduction to health and social care (K101) and the workbased module, Enhancing your healthcare practice (K117). You ll be introduced to the study of health and social care and some of the underpinning knowledge, understanding and skills necessary for contemporary healthcare practice. You ll consider health and social care in a variety of settings for example, family and community, GP surgeries and hospitals alongside practice-focused study of the factors influencing health in different service user groups. There is a strong focus on person centred, compassionate care and the development of practicebased skills. Qualification structure Study order as listed. Alternatively you can study these modules concurrently (please read our advice about study intensity on page 13). Stage 1 module summary Compulsory modules 120 credits Credits Page An introduction to health and social care (K101) Enhancing your healthcare practice (K117) Module availability is subject to change. c 60 48 c 60 48 Pre-registration nursing The OU works in partnership with healthcare organisations to deliver a part-time flexible pre-registration nursing programme for employed healthcare support workers. Our BSc (Hons) Adult Nursing (Q73) and BSc (Hons) Mental Health Nursing (Q74) offer practice-based learning routes to qualify as a nurse. So, if you already work in healthcare, this programme will enable you to study towards becoming a nurse while remaining in your job. Sponsored by your employer, you ll study a balance of theory and practice and on successful completion of the programme you will be eligible to apply for entry to the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) register. Please note that the pre-registration nursing programme is only available in England, Northern Ireland and Scotland. BSc (Hons) Adult Nursing (Q73) BSc (Hons) Mental Health Nursing (Q74) Credits: 360 Start: Sep 2015 (registration closes 13 Aug 2015) 1 Oct 2015 (registration closes 17 Sep 2015) 1 1 Entry to pre-registration nursing is subject to an interview process and meeting minimum entry requirements. Therefore you will need to apply at least four months before registration closes. Please contact us as soon as possible to confirm the application process and dates for 2015 entry. The BSc (Hons) Nursing degree is a unique part-time practicebased learning route to qualification as a registered nurse, in either adult or mental health nursing. It is only available in partnership with employers, who pay the fees and support students in the workplace. You will be supported in practice by a mentor who meets the NMC requirements. You cannot fund this study yourself. This degree addresses the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) requirements for entry to the nursing professional register, covering the essential concepts underpinning healthcare practice and the required competencies in practice-based contexts. The programme has been approved by the NMC as a recognised route to become a registered nurse. This programme explores the professional context of nursing and healthcare practice; the promotion of healthy lifestyles; applied physiology across the life course; evidencebased practice; management and leadership; and service improvement. You ll develop wide-ranging transferable skills with an emphasis on person- and family-centred care; the ability to use information effectively; critical skills needed to evaluate and apply evidence-based practice; and interpersonal skills that meet service users rights to dignity, privacy and compassionate care.

Pre-registration nursing 31 Career relevance and employability The learning outcomes for this degree course have been mapped to and fully comply with the NMC standards for pre-registration nursing programmes, and the subject benchmarking statements for nursing. In addition to meeting the NMC competencies, the practice learning part of this degree develops skills that are highly valued in the labour market, including critical analysis, numeracy, literacy, communication, team working, problem-solving/ solution-finding, ICT proficiency, leadership, management and innovation. The Pre-registration Nursing Programme requires you to attend an interview and meet specific entry requirements. These include working in healthcare, meeting minimum academic requirements in maths and English, and demonstrating appropriate values throughout the recruitment process. See the NHS Constitution at www.nhs.uk to find out more about NHS values. What you will study Stage 1 120 credits Stage 1, which is common to both degrees, will provide you with appropriate preparation in healthcare practice and the knowledge, understanding and skills needed to reach progression point 1 (NMC requirement). The online practice-based module Enhancing your healthcare practice (KYN117) will help to support your practice in an ever-changing healthcare environment. An introduction to health and social care (KYN101) provides a broad foundation for building the skills required as a practitioner. You ll examine the experience of giving and receiving care in hospitals, clinics or GP surgeries; within the family and community; and in residential settings. Stage 2 120 credits At Stage 2, you ll study modules in your chosen area: Adult nursing: Human biology (SKYN277) draws on anatomy, physiology, immunology, biochemistry, and endocrinology to explore the human body in relation to health and disease; how systems of the body interact; how they can fail; and how medical interventions can help. Mental health nursing: The science of the mind: investigating mental health (SKYN228) considers the limitations of the biomedical approach to mental health with its reliance on drug treatment, and how alternative ideas enhance our understanding including the biopsychosocial model. All students will also study two further modules. Principles and skills for nursing practice (KYN237) explores the opportunities and challenges of caring for people with acute and long-term conditions, giving end-of-life care and promoting healthy lifestyles, each set within the context of your chosen field of practice. Exploring perspectives on health and illness (KYN238) enables you to engage critically with a variety of perspectives about health, illness and promotion of physical and mental health across the life course. By the end of this stage, you ll be at progression point 2 (NMC requirement). Stage 3 120 credits Stage 3 will provide you with the knowledge, understanding and skills to manage confidently, innovate, lead and critically review practice in adult or mental health nursing. Preparing for graduate practice (KYN317), and Exploring practice (KYN316), will enable you to contribute significantly to the work of the multidisciplinary team, and ensure that patients and service users receive care that is compassionate, person-centred and evidence-based. On successful completion of your degree, you ll be ready to apply to the NMC for professional registration as a nurse in the field of adult or mental health nursing. Continued on page 32

32 Post-qualifying nursing Qualification structure Study order as listed. Students will normally study the Stage 1 modules concurrently. Students not studying them concurrently will need to take KYN101 before KYN117. For significant periods during the programme more than one module will be studied at the same time. Stage 1 module summary Compulsory modules 120 credits Credits Page Enhancing your healthcare practice (KYN117) An introduction to health and social care (KYN101) Stage 2 module summary Choose either Mental health or Adult nursing: Adult nursing c 60 48 c 60 48 Compulsory module 30 credits Credits Page Human biology (SKYN277) c 30 52 Mental health nursing Compulsory module 30 credits Credits Page The science of the mind: investigating mental health (SKYN228) + both degrees c 30 53 Compulsory modules 90 credits Credits Page Principles and skills for nursing practice (KYN237) Exploring perspectives on health and illness (KYN238) Stage 3 module summary c 60 52 c 30 51 Post-qualifying nursing If you re a registered nurse, our BSc (Hons) Nursing Practice (Q53) offers an opportunity to take your career forward by achieving an honours degree through a top-up route. Our post-qualifying curriculum offers a flexible, modular approach and is designed to meet the needs of nurses working across a range of settings and specialities, in both the NHS and independent sectors. Study options focus on service improvement, leadership, ageing and the life course, and public health. BSc (Hons) Nursing Practice (Q53) Credits: 360 Start: Oct 2015 (registration closes 10 Sep 2015) If you re a registered nurse, but are not a graduate, this degree offers a practical way to take your career forward, by enabling you to step up to an honours degree while continuing to earn. As you study, you ll reflect critically on your own practice; cultivate a person-centred approach to work with patients, service users, their carers and families, and explore how your learning can contribute to evidence-based practice improvement. By the end of your studies, you ll have enhanced your professional expertise to meet the complex challenges of contemporary healthcare practice. You ll need to provide evidence of current registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC). Graduate nurses are increasingly extending their professional development by studying at postgraduate level. See page 58 for details of our MSc in Advancing Healthcare Practice. Career relevance and employability This qualification enables registered nurses to enhance their career prospects by topping up to a degree. As nursing careers have become graduate-only entry, it will help you develop your understanding of the nursing role and strengthen your future employability. You ll also build on your current knowledge and experience in the setting in which you work, gaining the understanding and skills you need to take the lead in practice development and innovation. You ll have the opportunity to improve your IT skills particularly in relation to searching and analysing the evidence base for practice and collaborating with others to enhance your continuing professional development. Compulsory modules 120 credits Credits Page Preparing for graduate practice (KYN317) c 60 55 Exploring practice (KYN316) c 60 54 Module availability is subject to change.

Post-qualifying nursing 33 What you will study Your study route will depend on the amount of credit transfer you receive for your previous nursing qualification. If you receive 240 transferred credits, you ll start at Stage 3 and study 120 credits to complete your honours degree. If your receive fewer than 240 transferred credits, you ll need to complete up to 120 credits at Stage 2, and 120 credits at Stage 3. Stage 2 120 credits Your study at Stage 2, should it be required, will give you a varied and wide ranging choice of topic areas depending on your interests and professional background. For example, you could choose to explore health and wellbeing, including mental health and child development. Or if your interest is in management, you could study leadership, influence and change. Alternatively, you could explore psychology, human biology or the law. Stage 3 120 credits The compulsory module at Stage 3 is Exploring practice (K316). You ll examine in detail a project theme pertinent to your practice. This unique opportunity promotes development of personal and professional learning in evidence-based practice, and culminates in detailed action planning exploring implications for change and service improvements. You ll also study one of three optional modules: Adulthood, ageing and the life course (K319) explores: the ageing process; working with older adults in a wide range of health or social care contexts; and looks at how practitioners can develop their practice. Promoting public health: skills, perspectives and practice (K311) will deepen your knowledge, understanding and critical analysis of the promotion of public health, and the vital contribution of local authorities, education, social care, families, police, prisons, business and voluntary organisations. Qualification structure Modules can be taken in any order. Stage 2 module summary Optional modules 120 credits Select from a wide choice of modules including: Credits Page Adult health, social care and wellbeing (K217) Making it happen: leadership, influence and change (B204) o 60 51 o 60 Understanding law (W200) o 60 Stage 3 module summary Compulsory module 60 credits Credits Page Exploring practice (K316) c 60 54 Optional module 60 credits Select one from: Credits Page Adulthood, ageing and the life course (K319) Leadership and management in health and social care (K313) Promoting public health: skills, perspectives and practice (K311) o 60 54 o 60 55 o 60 55 Enter module code into search box at www.openuniversity.co.uk/ug for module description. Module availability is subject to change. Leadership and management in health and social care (K313) focuses on frontline leadership and management roles. You ll build the knowledge, skills and analytical tools needed to become an effective manager able to use evidence-based strategies for good outcomes for service users.

34 Social work Social work The Open University is one of the largest providers of social work training in the UK. Around one thousand students are studying with us at any time. Our flexible study arrangements fit in with your work and home life, so you can carry on earning while you learn. Our curriculum is developed by leading academics and professionals who are actively engaged in social work, ensuring that teaching reflects current priorities. Service users and carers take an active role and their voices are heard throughout our study materials challenging and enriching the contributions of practitioners and policymakers alike. In Northern Ireland the honours degree in Social Work (England) (Q32) is offered. Students resident in Northern Ireland undertake the same curriculum as students in England but are registered with the Northern Ireland Social Care Council (NISCC). If you are an employer or potential student and would like to find out more, please contact The Open University in Northern Ireland (see back cover). BA (Hons) Social Work (England) (Q32) Credits: 360 Start: Oct 2015 (registration closes 10 Sep 2015) 1 Feb 2016 (registration closes 07 Jan 2016) 1 1 Please note that there is a formal admissions process for the social work degree, so applications need to be received well in advance of the closing date for registrations. For further information, please contact the social work team (see back cover for contact details). The information that follows is intended for employers in England who are considering sponsoring members of their staff on the social work degree programme and for employees who wish to discuss the possibility of sponsorship with their manager or training department. The OU offers a work-based distance learning route to the degree in social work. Successful graduates are eligible to apply for registration as a qualified social worker with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC). With our employer partners we offer a different route into the profession. It s one that opens up a host of opportunities to people who, for one reason or another, require a more flexible and individualised approach to social work training. While students study they ll receive extensive support from the OU, from programme tutors and practice educators who are committed to developing professional social workers, and from university subject tutors who will support and guide them through the individual modules that make up the degree. Students will have access to teaching and resource materials that exploit multimedia technologies and to module websites which, as well as providing a wealth of materials, will link them to their tutor and fellow students. Reflective and practice skills are developed in regular face-to-face workshops. We re committed to providing high-quality preparation for the challenging, demanding, yet immensely rewarding experience of becoming a social worker. We hope that you share our enthusiasm and will take the opportunity to support your staff to train with us and join the social work profession. Interested in social work? In England the full degree programme is available only to staff who are working in social care and who are sponsored or supported by their employer. If you re not currently employed in this field but want to study this degree, you ll need to seek employment in a support capacity in social care. It s essential to discuss your training options at any job interview. Some local authorities also offer traineeships.

Social work 35 What you will study Stage 1 120 credits Stage 1 provides a firm foundation for your social work qualification, developing underpinning knowledge and essential study skills, including digital and information literacy. An introduction to health and social care (K101) and Foundations for social work practice (K113) offer a fascinating insight into the organisation of social care in the UK, developing your awareness of the different components of good practice and building your confidence. There s no better way to begin your journey towards registration as a professional social worker, and as you progress through your studies, you ll return to your learning from these modules time and time again. Stage 2 120 credits The law and social work in England and Wales (K270) covers a range of legal issues related to social care and social work practice including children and family services; youth justice; immigration; community care and housing. You ll also examine the legal framework that shapes and regulates social care decision-making. By now you ll be ready to start applying your learning to your own practice. Applied social work practice (K216) will help you understand the key roles that social workers undertake and the relevant knowledge, values and skills of the social work process. You ll also undertake a 70-day practice placement. Stage 3 120 credits You ll tailor this stage to your own interests and aspirations, choosing one of three options: Working together for children (KE312), Adulthood, ageing and the life course (K319), or Leadership and management in health and social care (K313) ideal if you re in, or working towards, a frontline management role. Finally, you ll study the practice module Critical social work practice (K315), and undertake a 100-day placement. You ll become an increasingly confident, critical, analytical and reflective practitioner, and an independent learner. After successfully completing your studies, you can apply to register with the social work regulator in England and begin your career as a qualified social worker. Qualification structure Study order as listed. Stage 1 module summary Compulsory modules 120 credits Credits Page An introduction to health and social care (K101) Foundations for social work practice (K113) Stage 2 module summary c 60 48 c 60 49 Compulsory modules 120 credits Credits Page The law and social work in England and Wales (K270) Applied social work practice (K216) Stage 3 module summary c 60 53 c 60 51 Optional module 60 credits Select one from: Credits Page Adulthood, ageing and the life course (K319) Leadership and management in health and social care (K313) Working together for children (KE312) o 60 54 o 60 55 o 60 55 Compulsory module 60 credits Credits Page Critical social work practice (K315) c 60 54 Module availability is subject to change. Students who wish to complete in the minimum of three years will need to start with the October presentation of K101.

36 Social work BA (Hons) Social Work (Scotland) (Q41) Credits: 480 Start: Oct 2015 (registration closes 10 Sep 2015) 1 Feb 2016 (registration closes 07 Jan 2016) 1 1 Please note that there is a formal admissions process for the social work degree, so applications need to be received well in advance of the closing date for registrations. For further information, please contact the social work team (see back cover for contact details). The information that follows is intended for employers in Scotland who are considering sponsoring members of staff on the social work degree programme and for individuals considering social work training via the sponsored or independent route. For details of the graduate entry route, see opposite. The Open University offers a work-based distance learning route to the degree in social work and eligibility to apply for registration with the Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC) upon successful completion. The programme has been approved by the SSSC. The degree programme is available to staff who are working in social care, are sponsored and supported by their employer or who meet the selection criteria for the independent (non-sponsored) route and are selected onto the degree. Alternatively you will need to seek employment as an unqualified social care worker or support worker and gain sponsorship. It is essential to discuss your training options at any job interview. Some local authorities also offer traineeships. A good first step might be to study one of the Stage 1 modules in the programme, An introduction to health and social care (K101) or Introducing the social sciences (DD102), since they are open modules which do not require sponsorship. Other modules which can be studied prior to gaining sponsorship for the social work degree are: the Stage 2 compulsory modules Foundations for social work practice (KYJ113) and Working with children, young people and families (K218) the Stage 3 compulsory module The law and social work in Scotland (K207). Please note that successful completion of these modules does not guarantee you a place on the programme. What you will study Stage 1 120 credits Stage 1 starts by building a firm foundation for your social work qualification developing the underpinning knowledge and essential study skills needed to succeed. An introduction to health and social care (K101) provides an insight into the organisation of health and social care in the UK while Introducing the social sciences (DD102) will give you a broad introduction to the social sciences and cover a wide range of topics which shape the nature of contemporary UK society. These modules will also help your confidence by steadily developing and enhancing your study skills including digital and information literacy. There s no better way to begin your journey towards registration as a professional social worker and as you progress through your studies, you ll return to your learning from these modules time and time again. Stage 2 120 credits You ll learn about child care and protection in Working with children, young people and families (K218). You ll also take your first practice module Foundations for social work practice (K113/KYJ113), attending small group workshops led by an experienced social work tutor. Key concepts around communication will open up your thinking about how theory informs and underpins professional practice. You ll be encouraged to make connections between your studies and your own experiences from your personal and working life and acquire new skills in reflective writing. Stage 3 120 credits The law and social work in Scotland (K207) examines the legal framework that shapes and regulates social care decisionmaking. You ll cover a range of legal issues related to social care and social work practice including children and family services; youth justice; immigration; community care and housing. Applied social work practice (K216) will help you understand the key roles that social workers undertake and the relevant knowledge, values and skills of the social work process. You ll also undertake the first of two 100-day practice placements. Stage 4 120 credits In Stage 4, Adulthood, ageing and the life course (K319) will focus on adulthood and our ageing society. To complete your degree, you ll study the final practice-learning module Critical social work practice (K315), and undertake your second 100-day placement. You ll become an increasingly confident, critical, analytical and reflective practitioner, and an independent learner. After successfully completing your studies, you ll be able to apply to register with the professional body in Scotland and begin your career as a qualified social worker.

Social work 37 Qualification structure Study order as listed. Modules marked * can be taken in any order. Stage 1 module summary Compulsory modules 120 credits Credits Page An introduction to health and social care (K101) Introducing the social sciences (DD102) Stage 2 module summary c 60 48 c 60 49 Compulsory modules 120 credits Credits Page Working with children, young people and families (K218)* 1 c 60 53 Foundations for social work practice (K113/KYJ113)* 1 c 60 49 Stage 3 module summary Compulsory modules 120 credits Credits Page The law and social work in Scotland (K207) Applied social work practice (K216) Stage 4 module summary c 60 53 c 60 51 Compulsory modules 120 credits Credits Page Adulthood, ageing and the life course (K319) c 60 54 Critical social work practice (K315) c 60 54 1 Although there is no compulsory study order at Stage 2, students who wish to complete in the minimum of four years will need to follow a set study pattern, which will include studying K218 before K113. Module availability is subject to change. Graduate entry route (Q50) Students who have a degree in any subject from a UK university, no matter when it was achieved, can enter the programme at Stage 2. They do not need to make a credit transfer claim. Further details about the graduate entry route can be obtained from the Social Work Co-ordinator, Scotland (see back cover). BA (Hons) Social Work (Wales) (Q42) Credits: 360 Start: Oct 2015 (registration closes 10 Sep 2015) 1 Feb 2016 (registration closes 07 Jan 2016) 1 1 Please note that there is a formal admissions process for the social work degree, so applications need to be received well in advance of the closing date for registrations. For further information, please contact the social work team (see back cover for contact details). The information that follows is intended for employers in Wales who are considering sponsoring members of their staff onto the social work degree programme, and for individuals considering social work training via the sponsored or non-sponsored route. The Open University offers a distance learning, work-based route to the degree in social work. The programme has been approved by the Care Council for Wales (CCW) and graduates are eligible to apply for registration with the CCW as a qualified social worker. The programme is provided in partnership with employers in Wales, who take an active part in monitoring the work of the programme and in developing new initiatives to widen opportunities and support students. Service users and carers also take an active part in the development, management and delivery of the programme, bringing their own expertise developed through personal experience. What you will study Stage 1 120 credits Stage 1 provides a firm foundation for your social work qualification, developing underpinning knowledge and essential study skills, including digital and information literacy. An introduction to health and social care (K101) and Foundations for social work practice (KZW113) offer a fascinating insight into the organisation of social care in the UK, developing your awareness of the different components of good practice and building your confidence. There s no better way to begin your journey towards registration as a professional social worker, and as you progress through your studies, you ll return to your learning from these modules time and time again. Stage 2 120 credits The law and social work in England and Wales (K270) covers a range of legal issues related to social care and social work practice including children and family services; youth justice; immigration; community care and housing. You ll also examine the legal framework that shapes and regulates social care decision-making. By now you ll be ready to start applying your learning to your own practice. Applied social work practice (KZW216) will help you understand the Care Council for Wales National Occupational Standards for social care workers and the relevant knowledge, values and skills of the social work process. You ll also undertake the first of two 90-day practice placements. Continued on page 38.

38 Health sciences Stage 3 120 credits You ll tailor this stage to your own interests and aspirations, choosing one of three options: Working together for children (KE312), Adulthood, ageing and the life course (K319), or Leadership and management in health and social care (K313) ideal if you re in or working towards a frontline management role. Finally, you ll study the practice module Critical social work practice (KZW315), and undertake your second 90-day placement. You ll become an increasingly confident, critical, analytical and reflective practitioner, and an independent learner. After successfully completing your studies, you can apply to register with the Care Council for Wales and begin your career as a qualified social worker. Qualification structure Study order as listed. Stage 1 module summary Compulsory modules 120 credits Credits Page An introduction to health and social care (K101) Foundations for social work practice (KZW113) Stage 2 module summary c 60 48 c 60 49 Compulsory modules 120 credits Credits Page The law and social work in England and Wales (K270) Applied social work practice (KZW216) Stage 3 module summary c 60 53 c 60 51 Optional module 60 credits Select one from: Credits Page Adulthood, ageing and the life course (K319) Leadership and management in health and social care (K313) Working together for children (KE312) o 60 54 o 60 55 o 60 55 Compulsory module 60 credits Credits Page Critical social work practice (KZW315) c 60 54 Health sciences By studying health sciences at the OU you ll gain a broad scientific understanding of the function of the human mind and body and the causes of some of the human diseases and disabilities affecting populations across the globe. Diagnosis, prevention and treatment of a range of conditions, and their impact on people s lives, is explored using a multidisciplinary approach combining human physiology and anatomy, cell biology, microbiology, biochemistry, physics and psychology. You will acquire a range of transferable skills and develop your ability to understand health and disease from a multidisciplinary, evidence-based perspective. BSc (Hons) Health Sciences (Q71) Credits: 360 Start: Oct 2015 (registration closes 10 Sep 2015) Feb 2016 (registration closes 07 Jan 2016) If you re interested in the science behind our health from what we can do as individuals to stay healthy, to global health issues such as epidemics and the spread of disease this degree is for you. It s particularly relevant if you work in health-related professions, or you re thinking about doing so. You ll study the essential scientific concepts underpinning the function of the human mind and body; the incidence, diagnosis and treatment of disease and disability; and the maintenance and improvement of health in different populations. You ll also develop your ability to analyse and understand health and disease from a multidisciplinary, evidence-based perspective. Topics include human biology; long-term conditions; infectious disease; cellular and analytical biology; neurobiology; cognitive psychology; and mental health. Career relevance and employability Employers value the logical, reasoned approach needed for science study, so science graduates particularly those who have good communication and interpersonal skills are in demand. This degree is relevant to careers in a wide variety of healthcare and other settings, including biomedical research, diagnostic services, health promotion, health and safety, health therapy, and health services administration and management. You ll develop valuable transferable skills including analytical, numerical, IT and communication skills; teamwork; and problem solving. If you re aiming for leadership, managerial or professional roles, it provides a useful stepping-stone to postgraduate research training, or vocational courses such as public health or medicine. Module availability is subject to change.

Health sciences 39 What you will study Stage 1 120 credits You ll begin with Science and health: an evidence-based approach (SDK100). This introduces the health sciences by exploring eight globally important health topics, ranging from nutrition and infectious diseases to pain and breast cancer screening. Then in Investigating psychology 1 (DE100), you ll explore how psychologists investigate the mind and behaviour, and how psychological research addresses real-life issues. Stage 2 120 credits In Human biology (SK277), you ll examine the physiology of different body systems and their coordination; how systems fail; and which medical interventions can succeed. You ll also choose two from The science of the mind: investigating mental health (SDK228), Cell biology (S294), and Analytical science: health, heritage and environments (S240). Finally, the online module Practical science: biology and health (SXHL288) focuses on practical science skills including planning and conducting observations and experiments, data handling and presentation, report writing and safe working concluding with a team project. Themes include: fundamental human and animal behaviour, physiology and adaptation, genetic variation and drug metabolism, and water quality. Stage 3 120 credits At Stage 3 you ll study Infectious disease and public health (SK320), Molecular and cell biology (S377), and Signals and perception: the science of the senses (SD329) (covering hearing, sight, smell, taste and the somatic sensory system which includes touch and pain). You ll finish with the project module Researching biology and health science (SXL390), investigating topics such as stem cells, emerging infectious disease, and the human senses. Qualification structure Study order as listed. Modules marked * can be taken in any order. Stage 1 module summary Compulsory modules 120 credits Credits Page Science and health: an evidencebased approach (SDK100) c 60 50 Investigating psychology 1 (DE100) c 60 50 Stage 2 module summary Compulsory module 30 credits Credits Page Human biology (SK277) c 30 52 Optional modules 60 credits Select two from: Credits Page Analytical science: health, heritage and environments (S240)* o 30 Cell biology (S294)* o 30 The science of the mind: investigating mental health (SDK228)* o 30 53 Compulsory module 30 credits Credits Page Practical science: biology and health (SXHL288) Stage 3 module summary c 30 Compulsory modules 90 credits Credits Page Infectious disease and public health (SK320)* c 30 54 Molecular and cell biology (S377)* c 30 Signals and perception: the science of the senses (SD329)* c 30 Compulsory module 30 credits Credits Page Researching biology and health science (SXL390) c 30 55 Enter module code into search box at www.openuniversity.co.uk/ug for module description. Module availability is subject to change.

40 Health sciences Diploma of Higher Education in Health Sciences (W44) Credits: 240 Start: Oct 2015 (registration closes 10 Sep 2015) Feb 2016 (registration closes 07 Jan 2016) If you re interested in the science behind our health from what we can do as individuals to stay healthy, to global health issues such as epidemics and the spread of disease the Diploma of Higher Education in Health Sciences is for you. It s particularly relevant if you work in health-related professions, or you re thinking about doing so. You ll study the essential scientific concepts underpinning the function of the human mind and body; the incidence, diagnosis and treatment of disease and disability; and the maintenance and improvement of health in different populations. Topics include human biology; long-term conditions; cellular and analytical biology; psychology; and mental health. You ll also acquire a wide range of transferable skills and develop your ability to analyse and understand health and disease from a multidisciplinary, evidence-based perspective and you ll have completed the equivalent of the first two stages of an honours degree in health sciences. What you will study For this qualification you will follow the same curriculum as Stages 1 and 2 of the BSc (Hons) Health Sciences (Q71), see page 38. Certificate in Health Sciences (S19) Credits: 60 Start: Oct 2015 (registration closes 10 Sep 2015) Feb 2016 (registration closes 07 Jan 2016) This certificate provides a broad introduction to health sciences, exploring some of the scientific and social aspects of disease and disability, while developing your study skills. It integrates biological, chemical and physical sciences with psychology, health statistics and social sciences to investigate the underlying causes and solutions in a range of conditions from pain and alcohol use to infectious diseases and cancer. You ll explore different lines of evidence and key debates, and consider health topics in their wider personal, cultural and social contexts. You ll also learn to evaluate evidence; understand and use scientific terms and concepts; handle numbers; and interpret graphs and tables. Qualification structure Stage 1 module summary Compulsory module 60 credits Credits Page Science and health: an evidencebased approach (SDK100) c 60 50 Certificate of Higher Education in Health Sciences (T18) Credits: 120 Start: Oct 2015 (registration closes 10 Sep 2015) Feb 2016 (registration closes 07 Jan 2016) If you re interested in human biology, psychology and health, or you re thinking about studying a health sciences degree, this certificate is the ideal way to start. It offers an accessible and engaging introduction to the science behind health, including the functioning of the human body; the study of human behaviour; the prevention and treatment of diseases; and the challenges of promoting healthy living globally. By the end of the course, you ll have the core subject knowledge and study skills needed for further study and you ll have completed the equivalent of the first year of an honours degree in health sciences. What you will study For this qualification you will follow the same curriculum as Stage 1 of the BSc (Hons) Health Sciences (Q71), see page 38.

Children, young people and families 41 Children, young people and families Working with children, young people and families can be very rewarding and, through study with the OU, you can gain valuable qualifications to help get into a career in this sector, or develop your career through higher-level continuing professional development. In addition to these children, young people and families qualifications, there is an opportunity to focus on children, young people and families in the BA (Hons) Health and Social Care (Q18) see page 16. BA (Hons) Youth Justice Studies (England and Wales) (Q63) Credits: 360 Start: Oct 2015 (registration closes 10 Sep 2015) How can we improve the lives of children and young people who are in trouble? Within a criminal justice framework where the focus is on stopping young people causing trouble, this is an extremely challenging issue. If you work with young people in the youth justice system, or want to do so in the future, this degree will have a real impact on your practice, helping you become more knowledgeable, versatile and self-aware. Strong links with current research will equip you to analyse this fast-changing field, and you ll develop the practical skills needed to support young people in trouble making a positive difference to their futures, whether you re a volunteer or paid professional. This qualification provides an ideal platform for working with children and young people in and around the youth justice system, and a solid basis for further study and research. Career relevance and employability This degree is relevant for practitioners or volunteers in and around the youth justice system of England and Wales, including youth offending teams and secure estate staff, general volunteers, locum and sessional workers. The degree will also be relevant to other specialist workers or volunteers in youth, care and education sectors who want to develop their skills and qualifications in working with troubled and troublesome young people. What you will study Stage 1 120 credits Stage 1 explores two potentially conflicting goals in youth justice: welfare and punishment. Beginning with Foundations for effective practice in youth justice (K115), you ll learn about the youth justice system in England and Wales and explore how to prevent children and young people from offending and reoffending. Then, in Working with children and young people in trouble (K116), you ll explore the practice-based implications of how to balance the care needs of children and young people who offend with the need to address their troublesome behaviour; supportive and respectful relationships with children, young people and their families as the basis for effective practice; promoting their safety and security; and supporting the victims of crime. From 2016, instead of K116, you will study Introduction to childhood studies and child psychology (E102) which will give you a broad general knowledge of interdisciplinary childhood studies, and an understanding of the fundamentals of child psychology. Stage 2 120 credits At Stage 2, you ll focus on the overarching principles and understanding needed to be an effective youth justice practitioner. Youth justice: theory, research and practice (K209) examines international approaches to young people s offending behaviour; the relationship between theory and research; assessment of young people; and interventions designed to prevent reoffending. You ll also learn about child care and protection in Working with children, young people and families (K218). Stage 3 120 credits At Stage 3, you ll explore how social research can deepen your knowledge and broaden your critical appreciation of youth justice drawing lessons from existing research and conducting your own. Working together for children (KE312) critically explores the knowledge, skills, and values required to work with children in a wide range of settings. It examines issues such as communication, transitions, relationships, health, play, participation, early intervention, risk and safeguarding. This is taught in the context of current law and social policy with a particular emphasis on the need for different agencies to work together. In Exploring practice (K316), you ll apply research techniques to a project theme based in your own practice, culminating with detailed action and planning. Continued on page 42.

42 Children, young people and families Qualification structure Study order as listed. Modules marked * can be taken in any order. Stage 1 module summary Compulsory module 60 credits Credits Page Foundations for effective practice in youth justice (K115) c 60 48 Optional modules 60 credits Select one from: Credits Page Introduction to childhood studies and child psychology (E102) Working with children and young people in trouble (K116) Stage 2 module summary o 60 49 o 60 50 Compulsory modules 120 credits Credits Page Working with children, young people and families (K218)* Youth justice: theory, research and practice (K209)* Stage 3 module summary c 60 53 c 60 53 Compulsory modules 120 credits Credits Page Certificate of Higher Education in Children and Families (T24) Credits: 120 Start: Oct 2015 (registration closes 10 Sep 2015) Feb 2016 (registration closes 07 Jan 2016) This certificate is ideal if you want to develop your interest in health and social care in the area of work with children, young people and families; and if you re directly engaged in this area (or hope to be) as a paid or unpaid worker or carer. It will introduce you to key issues relating to the welfare of children and young people, including how health and social care services and practices are organised. You ll also acquire valuable knowledge and understanding about childhood, child development and children s rights that can be applied to work in a variety of health and social care contexts. Career relevance and employability This qualification has been developed in response to feedback from employers and prospective students. During your studies you will develop skills of communication, information seeking, analysis, evaluation and knowledge that will enhance your practice with children and families in a wide range of settings. Qualification structure Study order as listed. Stage 1 module summary Compulsory modules 120 credits Credits Page Exploring practice (K316)* c 60 54 Working together for children (KE312)* Module availability is subject to change. c 60 55 An introduction to health and social care (K101) Introduction to childhood studies and child psychology (E102) Module availability is subject to change. c 60 48 c 60 49

Sport and fitness 43 Certificate in Working Together for Children (S23) Credits: 60 Start: Oct 2015 (registration closes 10 Sep 2015) Working with children requires practitioners to develop knowledge, skills, and values in a wide range of topics such as communication, transitions, relationships, health, play, participation, working with parents, early intervention and safeguarding. This certificate teaches all these subjects and more in the context of current law and social policy with a particular emphasis on the need for different agencies and practitioners to work together in the contemporary practice environment. Sport and fitness Sport and fitness is a popular choice with people already working in the sector, and those looking to do so, who want to develop their interest in sport and fitness further. Through your study you will discover new ideas, learn from research and explore various topics connected to sport and exercise participation. This engages directly with the themes and issues relevant to employment in this field, so it s ideal if you re working or intending to work as an exercise instructor, sports coach or in facility management. With all our sports modules, you ll learn from a tutor and study materials, usually both print and web-based, including audiovisual resources. Qualification structure Stage 1 module summary Compulsory module 60 credits Credits Page BSc (Hons) Sport, Fitness and Coaching (Q76) Credits: 360 Start: Oct 2015 (registration closes 10 Sep 2015) Working together for children (KE312) c 60 55 If you are an aspiring or practising leader of sport or fitness activities, this degree will develop your skills and understanding of sports science, training, coaching and leadership principles. It will enhance your awareness of your own role, increase your effectiveness at work, and develop your communication and analytical skills boosting your career prospects. Throughout your studies, you ll apply science and theory to practice: reflecting on case studies or real and potential work situations using video, text and online materials focusing on the all-round physical and psychological needs of sports participants or exercise clients. In addition to your OU study, you ll need to identify and complete a UK-accredited qualification in either coaching or exercise instruction. Career relevance and employability This degree will enhance your prospects in sports coaching, fitness training or the leadership of recreational groups whether you re self-employed, working at sports clubs or keen to further your career in sports development or management. You ll learn valuable transferable skills including written, oral and online communication; the ability to apply scientific theory to practical situations; leadership; empathy; knowledge of safety and welfare; understanding of group and individual psychology; searching for and presenting information, and use of IT. Some students use this qualification as a route into teaching physical education (for which you ll also need GCSEs in English, mathematics and possibly science, and postgraduate training). Continued on page 44.

44 Sport and fitness What you will study Stage 1 120 credits Stage 1 gives a fascinating grounding in the organisation, practice and delivery of sport and fitness activity; provides new perspectives on sport and fitness; and develops your study skills. Introduction to sport, fitness and management (E112) explores questions such as: Who takes part in sport and fitness and how do facilities cater for their needs? How can aerobic and muscular fitness be improved? How does the scientific basis of nutrition inform coaching? In Working and learning in sport and fitness (E113), you ll analyse key work-based issues, including motivating participants and work colleagues; the dynamics of good communication; and what makes a good leader. Stage 2 120 credits Stage 2 focuses on the scientific aspects of sport and exercise. In Sport and conditioning science into practice (E217) you ll explore the fascinating world of sports science research, looking at areas such as physiology, movement analysis, strength and conditioning, and working with special population groups. You can then focus on either exercise instruction or coaching. Exercise instruction: This study route is most relevant to roles such as exercise instructors or personal trainers. In the work-related learning module Making your exercise instruction certificate count (EXF224), you ll submit an appropriate level 2 REPS endorsed qualification. You ll then investigate how instructors/trainers develop, drawing on your own experiences. Sport and exercise psychology: a case study approach (E233) provides a detailed understanding of psychological aspects of participation in sport and fitness such as self-confidence, anxiety, team dynamics and psychological skills. Coaching: This study route is most relevant to roles such as sports coaches or sports instructors. In the work-related learning module Making your coaching certificate count (EXC224), you ll submit an appropriate level 2 coaching qualification in your sport and then investigate how coaches develop, drawing on your own experiences. Sport and exercise psychology: a case study approach (E233) provides a detailed understanding of psychological aspects of participation in sport and fitness such as self-confidence, anxiety, team dynamics and psychological skills. Stage 3 120 credits Stage 3 begins with Exploring psychological aspects of athletic development (E313), which explores athletic development using social psychology as a lens through which to view and explain how people are shaped by their social worlds. This module will stimulate you to re-evaluate the journey people take from school PE to adult proficiency in sport and exercise. Finally, you ll select one or two modules from the following fields: working with children, public health, management and business, social and global development gaining a broader perspective on sport and fitness, and exploring specialist interests such as working with children, entrepreneurial opportunities, marketing, management or the effects of globalisation. Qualification structure Study order as listed. Modules marked * can be taken in any order. Stage 1 module summary Compulsory modules 120 credits Credits Page Introduction to sport, fitness and management (E112) Working and learning in sport and fitness (E113) Stage 2 module summary c 60 49 c 60 50 Compulsory module 60 credits Credits Page Sport and conditioning science into practice (E217) c 60 Choose either Exercise instruction or Coaching: Exercise instruction Compulsory modules 60 credits Credits Page Making your exercise instruction certificate count (EXF224)* Sport and exercise psychology: a case study approach (E233)* Coaching c 30 52 c 30 Compulsory modules 60 credits Credits Page Making your coaching certificate count (EXC224)* Sport and exercise psychology: a case study approach (E233)* c 30 52 c 30

Sport and fitness 45 Stage 3 module summary Compulsory module 60 credits Credits Page Exploring psychological aspects of athletic development (E313) c 60 Optional module(s) 60 credits Select from a range of modules including: Credits Page Investigating entrepreneurial opportunities (B322)* Managing across organisational and cultural boundaries (B325)* Promoting public health: skills, perspectives and practice (K311) Working together for children (KE312) o 30 o 30 o 60 55 o 60 55 Enter module code into search box at www.openuniversity.co.uk/ug for module description. Module availability is subject to change. Foundation Degree in Sport and Fitness with either Exercise Instruction or Coaching (X07) This qualification is also available as a Diploma of Higher Education in Sport and Fitness with either Exercise Instruction or Coaching (W07). Credits: 240 Start: Oct 2015 (registration closes 10 Sep 2015) This qualification will help you get in good shape for a career in fitness training, sports coaching or management. You ll develop work-related and academic skills that will enhance your performance and prospects at work and if you continue with your studies, you ll be able to top up to our BSc (Hons) degree. As well as increasing your effectiveness as a coach or exercise instructor, the degree will develop your understanding of sports science, training, leadership and management principles. A case study approach and reflection on real and potential work situations will help you apply science and theory to practice; and focus on meeting the physical and psychological needs of the participant. In addition to your OU study, you ll need to identify and complete a UK-accredited qualification in either coaching or exercise instruction. What you will study For this qualification you will follow the same curriculum as Stages 1 and 2 of the BSc (Hons) Sport, Fitness and Coaching (Q76), see page 43. Certificate of Higher Education in Sport, Fitness and Management (T05) Credits: 120 Start: Oct 2015 (registration closes 10 Sep 2015) What makes a top-flight sports coach or fitness instructor? This certificate investigates the factors that contribute to success, and gives you an in-depth knowledge of how the sector works. Focusing on the needs of participants or clients, you ll explore training, nutrition, motivation, customer care and management principles while increasing your current effectiveness and skills in these areas. As you study, you ll always come back to what matters most: applying theory to practice. The certificate uses case studies and reflects on real and potential work situations using video, text and website materials. It will enhance your career prospects, your understanding of your work role and prepare you for further study. What you will study For this qualification you will follow the same curriculum as Stage 1 of the BSc (Hons) Sport, Fitness and Coaching (Q76), see page 43.

46 Undergraduate study Open qualifications With an Open qualification a certificate of higher education (CertHE), diploma of higher education (DipHE) or degree (BA or BSc Hons) you can build a qualification that s unique to you. It s the most flexible programme of study in the UK because you can study any subjects you like, in any combination. You can: design your own qualification to suit your personal and professional needs, interests and aspirations easily change direction if your study interests change gain knowledge and skills in a wide range of subjects count credit from university-level studies you ve already completed elsewhere enhance your employability. Where to start If you are interested in health and social care we recommend that you start your studies with An introduction to health and social care (K101). This will give you a firm foundation for future studies as well as 60 credits to count towards your qualification. For a full list of our other key introductory OU level 1 modules, click www.openuniversity.co.uk/ug-open. Get credit for previous study Any previous higher education study you ve successfully completed elsewhere could count towards your Open qualification (degree and diploma only). Through credit transfer you could reduce the number of modules you ll need to take, lessen the time needed to complete your qualification and also make a saving in terms of the cost. Click www.openuniversity.co.uk/credit-transfer to find out more. Career relevance Highly regarded by employers, Open qualifications equip you with a wide range of expertise, skills and capabilities that are much sought-after in today s highly competitive job market. The study of health and social care modules has enhanced the qualification profiles of many past Open degree graduates who have gone on to work in a wide range of careers. If you are thinking of a career in the health and social care service sector we advise you spend some time researching your career choices, in particular the entry requirements. If you are interested in a career in nursing or social work, we recommend that you study one of our social work or nursing qualifications as these provide eligibility to apply for professional registration with the appropriate governing body. To find out more about career opportunities with an Open qualification, click www.openuniversity.co.uk/careers-subjects. What Open qualifications do we offer? Open CertHE (T09) to gain a certificate of higher education you will need to complete 120 credits of OU level 1 study equivalent to Stage 1 of our Open degree (see table opposite). Open DipHE (W34) to gain a diploma of higher education you will need to complete 240 credits (120 at OU level 1 and 120 at OU level 2) equivalent to Stages 1 and 2 of our Open degree (see table opposite). Open degree (QD) to gain a BA or BSc Open degree with honours you will need to study a total of 360 credits (120 credits at OU level 1, 120 credits at OU level 2 and 120 credits at OU level 3). We also offer you the option of graduating with an Open degree without honours. It can take less time to study because you only need 300 credits. However, you are likely to need a degree with honours to pursue further study and for many career paths. An Open qualification on your CV shows more than your level of knowledge about a subject. It demonstrates to employers that you re someone who is up for a challenge and committed to successfully seeing it through, with excellent time management and prioritising skills.

Undergraduate study 47 The Open degree with honours study route Stage 1 120 credits Start with 60 credits from a wide and varied choice of key introductory modules (worth 30 or 60 credits) specially selected to develop your subject knowledge and study skills in preparation for OU level 2 study click www.openuniversity.co.uk/ug-open for details. Plus 60 credits of free choice from a wide range of OU level 1 modules. Stage 2 120 credits 120 credits of free choice from a wide range of OU level 2 modules. Stage 2 offers an opportunity to focus on your subject(s) of interest and to explore further some of the topics you will have encountered at Stage 1. At the end of Stage 2 you will have enhanced your critical thinking and analytical skills. Stage 3 120 credits 120 credits of free choice from a wide range of OU level 3 modules although we recommend that you choose those that build on your OU level 2 study. Stage 3 is focused on the study of specialist topics and issues. During this stage you will develop significantly as an independent learner and acquire high-level thinking skills in preparation for graduate-level employment or postgraduate study. BA (Hons) or BSc (Hons) Open (QD) Your next step Click www.openuniversity.co.uk/ug-open Call our Student Recruitment Team on +44 (0)300 303 5303

48 Undergraduate study Undergraduate modules For the academic year 2015/2016, registration opens for all undergraduate qualifications on 12 March 2015. After you ve registered on your qualification you will enrol on the module(s) you intend to study in your first year. The modules listed below are those that are currently available for study. However, as we review our curriculum on a regular basis, the exact selection may change over time. Enhancing your healthcare practice (K117/KYN117) Credits: 60 at OU level 1 Study weeks: 54 Assessment: 3 TMAs, 2 icmas, 1 EMA Start: 05 Sep 2015 enrol by 13 Aug 2015 This online, work-based module is designed for healthcare assistants working across healthcare settings. You will start by focusing on the differing roles of members of the healthcare team and explore the importance of promoting health. Through supervised practice and studying the module materials you will have the opportunity to reflect on the context of healthcare practice and to develop your knowledge, understanding and skills to meet patient/service user needs. Your knowledge, skills and competence will be assessed through written assignments and in practice. KYN117 is a version of this module which is offered to pre-registration nursing students. Assessment key EMA icma TMA Stage 1 End-of-module assessment Interactive computer-marked assignment Tutor-marked assignment An introduction to health and social care (K101/KYN101) Credits: 60 at OU level 1 Study weeks: 30 Assessment: 5 TMAs, 1 examination Start: 10 Oct 2015 enrol by 10 Sep 2015 06 Feb 2016 enrol by 07 Jan 2016 Foundations for effective practice in youth justice (K115) Credits: 60 at OU level 1 Study weeks: 31 Assessment: 5 TMAs, 1 EMA Start: 03 Oct 2015 enrol by 10 Sep 2015 Work in the area of youth justice is different from most work in social care in that it spans two potentially conflicting goals to support children and young people who are in trouble while, at the same time, addressing their troublesome behaviour. This key introductory OU level 1 module will equip you with the knowledge, skills and insights that make up the foundations of effective practice in the field of youth justice. Whether you re working (or you intend to work) as a volunteer or professional, you ll be able to apply your learning directly, and to improve your practice and that of your agency or team. We all depend on care services at some time in our lives at home; in hospitals, clinics or GP surgeries; in community and residential settings. This key introductory OU level 1 module provides an authoritative overview of health and social care, with real-life case studies taking you deep into the experience of receiving care and working in care services. It has also been written for those new to university study and will help you develop the learning skills needed for degree study. Whether you re involved in care work (paid or unpaid), use services yourself, or simply have a general interest, this module will help you to build knowledge and understanding, develop skills, and prepare for further study. KYN101 is a version of this module which is offered to pre-registration nursing students in October each year.

Undergraduate study 49 Foundations for social work practice (K113/KYJ113/KZW113) Credits: 60 at OU level 1 Study weeks: 30 Assessment: 8 TMAs, 3 icmas, 1 EMA Start: 30 Jan 2016 enrol by 07 Jan 2016 This module will help develop your knowledge of the key roles of social work, and introduce the social work standards and codes of practice relevant to each UK nation. It explores ideas about what social work is using case studies with children, older people, mental-health communities, children with disabilities, and people with learning disabilities to apply learning to practice contexts. You will also build key skills in information and communication technologies (ICT), digital and information literacy and reflective writing. This module includes a minimum 10-day period of verified practice learning in a social care setting, under supervision of a practice verifier appointed by your sponsoring agency.* Sponsored students in England and Scotland should study K113. If you are not sponsored and are not a registered social work student you can register for KYJ113.* Students in Wales should study KZW113. * Please note that if you are studying the KYJ version of the module, you will be responsible for organising your own practice learning opportunity, which should preferably be in place prior to module start. Introducing the social sciences (DD102) Credits: 60 at OU level 1 Study weeks: 30 Assessment: 5 TMAs, 1 icma, 1 EMA Start: 03 Oct 2015 enrol by 10 Sep 2015 06 Feb 2016 enrol by 07 Jan 2016 This key introductory OU level 1 module provides an ideal introduction to the social sciences psychology, social policy and criminology, geography and environment, politics and international studies, economics and sociology. You ll explore a wide range of topics which shape the nature of contemporary UK society; from questions of identity, inequalities and differences to consumerism and environment, and issues of social order, disorder and governance. Using a blend of text, audio, video and online materials, you ll be equipped with a range of skills for independent study and for your personal and working life. Introduction to childhood studies and child psychology (E102) Credits: 60 at OU level 1 Study weeks: 31 Assessment: 4 TMAs, 1 EMA Start: 03 Oct 2015 enrol by 17 Sep 2015 What influences children s development? How is childhood changing? How important are society and culture in understanding this change? This introductory module offers a fascinating insight into the lives of children and young people. It brings together approaches from psychology, anthropology and sociology, to provide a complete account of some of the complex influences that shape children s experiences. You will investigate topics central to the lives of children and young people, from birth to 18 years, and explore their emotional, physical, intellectual, social and cultural development. You ll be introduced to these thought-provoking topics through audio, video and interactive online materials. Introduction to sport, fitness and management (E112) Credits: 60 at OU level 1 Study weeks: 31 Assessment: 4 TMAs, 1 EMA Start: 03 Oct 2015 enrol by 10 Sep 2015 This module is for you if you have a general or professional interest in sport, recreation and fitness. It will provide you with a sound knowledge of some of the key underpinning concepts required to practise effectively within a sport or fitness setting, including: the organisation of sports/fitness provision in the UK; the health benefits of physical activity; fitness training principles; nutrition; legal and safety aspects; and customer care. You ll be able to apply your understanding to your own participation in sport or exercise, or to careers in the field such as exercise instruction, sports coaching or sports facility management.

50 Undergraduate study Investigating psychology 1 (DE100) Credits: 60 at OU level 1 Study weeks: 30 Assessment: 5 TMAs, 1 icma, 1 EMA Start: 03 Oct 2015 enrol by 10 Sep 2015 06 Feb 2016 enrol by 07 Jan 2016 Drawing on a wide range of studies and some classic pieces of psychological research, this key introductory OU level 1 module provides an accessible and engaging introduction to the study of psychology. You will explore the different ways in which psychologists investigate the human mind and behaviour, and find out how psychological research addresses real-life issues with an opportunity to conduct a psychological study of your own. You will be provided with two textbooks and access to a comprehensive website containing an online study guide, audio-visual material and interactive activities which are designed to help you develop your knowledge and skills. Working and learning in sport and fitness (E113) Credits: 60 at OU level 1 Study weeks: 31 Assessment: 4 TMAs, 1 EMA Start: 03 Oct 2015 enrol by 10 Sep 2015 This work-based learning module will help you apply ideas from your study to sport or fitness environments. It will improve your effectiveness and awareness of professional issues in the workplace. It is aimed at health and fitness instructors, sports coaches, potential leisure managers and those supporting activities in voluntary sports clubs. You will develop reflective skills and a sound understanding of the key principles and values underlying leading and motivating people. These include interpersonal communication, instructional skills and customer care. Perspectives in health and social care (K118) Credits: 60 at OU level 1 Study weeks: 30 Assessment: 4 TMAs, 3 icmas, 1 EMA Start: 03 Oct 2015 enrol by 10 Sep 2015 Health and social care is an important and complex topic that is seldom out of the news. Studying this module will help you get to grips with three important areas which affect us all health and wellbeing, mental health, and ageing and later life. You ll be introduced to some of the key concepts, theories and debates and explore a rich mixture of real-life case studies, audio-visual material and academic texts, all developed by experts drawing on cutting-edge research. An equally important focus of K118 is on developing your study and employment-related skills. Working with children and young people in trouble (K116) Credits: 60 at OU level 1 Study weeks: 31 Assessment: 4 TMAs, 1 EMA Start: 03 Oct 2015 enrol by 10 Sep 2015 Working with children and young people within the youth justice system is both highly demanding and potentially very rewarding. To do this effectively and humanely you will require both a wide range of professional competencies and an ability to critically reflect on your practice. This module is designed to equip you with the basic practical skills necessary to support the needs of children and young people and address their troublesome behaviour. This module will be available for the last time in October 2015. NEW Science and health: an evidence-based approach (SDK100) Credits: 60 at OU level 1 Study weeks: 30 Assessment: 6 TMAs, 1 EMA Start: 10 Oct 2015 enrol by 10 Sep 2015 30 Jan 2016 enrol by 07 Jan 2016 This key introductory OU level 1 module introduces the science of human health and is structured around eight globally important health topics, ranging from nutrition and infectious diseases to pain and breast cancer screening. Each topic integrates key concepts in the biological, chemical and physical sciences with psychology and health statistics to illuminate the causes of disease and disability and the consequence for individuals and populations. You will also develop the skills you need for further study of the health sciences, including evaluating evidence; handling numbers; presenting data; writing skills; and using information technology.

Undergraduate study 51 Stage 2 Adult health, social care and wellbeing (K217) Credits: 60 at OU level 2 Health and social care is everyone s business. Whether using a service or being cared for by family or friends, we want skilled and understanding people who can work in partnership with us to meet our needs. Using online activities to explore real-life case material with up-to-date research, policy and practice you ll learn about how adult health and social care is organised, delivered, and experienced across a range of sectors. Whether you re involved in paid or unpaid work, use health and social care services yourself, or simply have a general interest, this module is designed to deepen your understanding and develop your practice. Applied social work practice (K216/KZW216) Credits: 60 at OU level 2 The module helps you to understand the application of social work knowledge to practice, addressing key roles and standards for social workers and relevant knowledge, values and skills for social work. The module includes a practice placement under the supervision of a practice educator/assessor appointed by your sponsoring agency. Students in Wales should study KZW216. Death and dying (K260) Credits: 30 at OU level 2 This is an exciting and revolutionary module in which you ll engage with real issues based on the experiences of dying people, bereaved people, those who work with them, and their carers, both lay and professional. This module will be of interest to anyone who works with dying people and their families or students who want to find out more about death, dying and bereavement, and what these mean in different contexts. Dementia care (K235) Credits: 30 at OU level 2 The rising number of people with dementia and the issue of how care is delivered make this module of interest to anyone involved with dementia care. You will study the impact of this increase; the importance of an understanding of diversity; current thinking about possible causes and cures; how care is delivered in a residential setting and what it means to improve the management of care. You will also consider ethical dilemmas raised by caring for people with dementia including end-of-life decisions. Real accounts from people affected by dementia, their family members and their carers, enrich this highly interactive module. Exploring perspectives on health and illness (KYN238) Credits: 30 at OU level 2 This online module provides you with the opportunity to explore and critically engage with a variety of perspectives on health and illness biological, psychological and sociological. You will draw on your own experience of practice to explore these in relation to health promotion and healthcare; physical and mental health; and different transitional periods across the life course. You will examine how the different perspectives might affect healthcare professionals, practitioners, service users, patients, people who are cared for and their carers. In addition, throughout the module, you ll investigate the question of gender, ethnicity, ability, sexuality and social class. Extending your contribution to healthcare practice (K236) Credits: 60 at OU level 2 This online, practice-based module is designed for healthcare assistants working across a range of healthcare settings. In this module, you will explore the opportunities and challenges you may face in promoting healthy lifestyles, in caring for people with acute and long-term conditions, and providing endof-life care. Investigating a range of case studies will enable you to reflect on your practice and develop the knowledge, understanding and skills required to meet patients/service users needs and enhance your practice. Throughout the module you will apply your learning to practice where your competence will be assessed.

52 Undergraduate study Health and illness (K213) Credits: 60 at OU level 2 This module has a broad appeal to anyone with an interest in health and illness, whether it is for personal or professional reasons, and the variety of case studies that are used will encourage you to think about health beyond any traditional boundaries. You ll examine health policy and practice relating to different models of health and illness care, including those associated with long-term conditions. You ll also gain an insight into contemporary and emerging debates about this subject. Throughout the module you will be provided with opportunities to develop your critical thinking skills and to acquire the analytical and conceptual skills needed to link theory and practice. Human biology (SK277/SKYN277) Credits: 30 at OU level 2 This module presents human biology in a way that connects it directly with health and disease. It starts with the concept of a healthy body and explores the mechanisms that enable it to maintain its integrity. Although you ll deal with the physiology of each body system separately, the overall emphasis is on interaction and coordination. You ll acquire sufficient background to appreciate how systems can fail and which medical interventions can be successful. SKYN277 is a version of this module which is offered to pre-registration nursing students. Making your coaching certificate count (EXC224) Credits: 30 at OU level 2 This module develops your practice as a coach by linking your coaching experience to knowledge of training standards, professionalism, ethics, models of learning and sector employment issues. The assessment for this module allows your Level 2 UK-accredited coaching certificate, from an established sport with a recognised National Governing Body (NGB), to count towards your OU study. If you have not obtained an appropriate certificate in the last eight years, you will need to identify and complete one in parallel with your OU studies for compulsory submission at the end of the module. Making your exercise instruction certificate count (EXF224) Credits: 30 at OU level 2 This module develops your practice as an instructor by linking your instructional experience to knowledge of training standards, professionalism, ethics, models of learning and sector employment issues. The assessment for this module allows your Level 2 Register of Exercise Professionals (REPs) accredited exercise instruction certificate to count towards your OU study. If you have not obtained an appropriate certificate in the last eight years, you will need to identify and complete one in parallel with your OU studies for compulsory submission at the end of the module. NEW Mental health and community (K240) Credits: 60 at OU level 2 What causes mental distress and what can be done about it? How is health and social care support, which is increasingly delivered at local level, affected by lay and professional perceptions of mental health and illness? This module examines how aspects of the external environment in particular social, environmental, economic and political factors shape and constrain our understandings and experiences of mental health and distress. It explores the theories and concepts that underpin and challenge mental health practice and service provision and looks at the impact of the frequently competing perspectives that characterise the world of mental health. Principles and skills for nursing practice (KYN237) Credits: 60 at OU level 2 This online module is the second of three practice-based modules in the Pre-registration Nursing Programme leading to the award of the BSc (Hons) Adult Nursing or BSc (Hons) Mental Health Nursing. The emphasis within this module is in the development of your knowledge and skills in the adult and mental health fields that will enable you to achieve the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) competencies for pre-registration nursing. Using a range of study materials you ll explore in depth the complexities of healthcare practice.

Undergraduate study 53 The law and social work in England and Wales (K270) Credits: 60 at OU level 2 This module examines the legal frameworks that shape and regulate social care and social work decision-making. It considers how social work can make use of the law in a positive way and examines the value of law from the perspectives of service users and professionals. The module deals with a range of legal issues related to social care and social work practice, including children and families services; youth justice; community care; and mental health. The law and social work in Scotland (K207) Credits: 60 at OU level 2 This module examines the legal frameworks that shape and regulate social work decision-making in Scotland. It considers how social work can make use of the law in a positive way and examines the value of law from the perspectives of service users, carers and professionals. The module deals with a range of legal issues related to social care and social work practice, including children in need and safeguarding children, criminal and youth justice, community care, housing, and the impact of the Human Rights Act 1998 on practice. It also examines the dilemmas encountered in practice of working in an ethical way. Working with children, young people and families (K218) Credits: 60 at OU level 2 Would you like to learn more about work with children, young people or families? This module is about the diversity and complexity of children and young people s (0 18) lives. It examines their experience of the places and spaces in which they live family, community and a range of health, education and care services. Taught primarily through online activities, you ll develop an understanding of contemporary debates and key skills relating to safeguarding, health and wellbeing, development, disability, multi-agency working, social pedagogy, youth justice, working with parents, foster care, education, and play. You will examine practice approaches and values, policy, and legal and rights frameworks from across the UK and elsewhere in Europe. Youth justice: theory, research and practice (K209) Credits: 60 at OU level 2 This module is primarily designed for people working in youth justice and focuses on the overarching knowledge required to be an effective practitioner in this field. It explores the relationship between theory and practice, and how both of these impact on youth justice practice. It also looks at the social construction of youth and crime, and traces a number of responses to youth offending. The science of the mind: investigating mental health (SDK228/SKYN228) Credits: 30 at OU level 2 To what extent can we understand mental wellbeing and treat mental health conditions such as depression and dementia by focusing on the brain and its functioning? This module presents and challenges the medical model of mental health with its reliance on drug treatment, contrasting it with ideas in the field of health psychology. You will learn from case reports of those who have a mental health condition and those who care for them, as well as from relevant research studies. The module has an emphasis on understanding different approaches within psychology, as well as the nature of evidence for and against these approaches. SKYN228 is a version of this module which is offered to pre-registration nursing students.

54 Undergraduate study Stage 3 Adulthood, ageing and the life course (K319) Credits: 60 at OU level 3 In the twenty-first century many more adults will live for longer than in previous generations. The emergence of an ageing society can be celebrated, but it also poses many challenges. As workers, carers, or as people receiving health or social care support, this module will enable you to explore diverse individual, environmental, policy, and practice perspectives for adults and for adulthood. It will focus on later life, mental health, long-term conditions, learning disability, and drug and alcohol use. The module incorporates a rich blend of multimedia learning resources, including stimulating case material and opportunities for online collaborative learning. Critical social work practice (K315/KZW315) Credits: 60 at OU level 3 This module will support you as a student social worker in becoming a confident, critical, analytical and reflective practitioner, and an independent learner. It guides you towards sources of information to interrogate and evaluate. It identifies what critical reflection is and supports its application across a range of knowledge and practices. You will reflect on practice looking at historical and international exemplars and develop research literacy, exploring how research can inform practice and be used by practitioners. You will also examine the nature of organisations supplying social work services, how they are changing and what this means for social work practice and practitioners. The module includes a practice placement under the supervision of a practice educator/assessor appointed by your sponsoring agency. Students in Wales should study KZW315. Exploring practice (K316/KYN316) Credits: 60 at OU level 3 Do you regularly find yourself asking questions of your work setting? Have you ever reflected on how effective aspects of your practice provision are? Exploring practice enables you to examine in detail a project theme pertinent to your practice. This unique opportunity promotes development of personal and professional learning in evidence-based practice and culminates in detailed action planning, exploring implications for change and improvements in practice. This module is readily accessible to busy practitioners through its online learning and teaching strategies which seek to facilitate and support your exploration of practice. It is open to an inter-professional audience, including youth justice workers, nurses and allied health professionals and social workers. KYN316 is a version of this module which is offered to pre-registration nursing students. Infectious disease and public health (SK320) Credits: 30 at OU level 3 Infectious disease affects all our lives to varying degrees, often making front-page news: New resistant strain of TB, Will bird flu cross over to humans? Hospital infections reach epidemic proportions, etc. This module approaches infectious disease from several perspectives exploring the underlying biology, epidemiology, ecology and evolution of pathogens in relation to the extraordinary immune defenses of their human hosts. You will learn how infections are diagnosed, how to study changes in the incidence of diseases and investigate strategies for treatment and control through detailed case studies. You will also have the chance to study a disease or diseaserelated topic in detail. Issues in research with children and young people (EK313) Credits: 60 at OU level 3 Are you interested in how research can contribute to our understandings of children and young people and learning more about their worlds? This module examines the research process through studies with young children, children and young people carried out in the fields of education, health and social care. It explores topics central to the research process such as ethics, diversity, power and the responsibilities of researchers. This is a project-based module with no exam and it will help you to develop your own research and analytical skills using audio, video and online materials.

Undergraduate study 55 Leadership and management in health and social care (K313) Credits: 60 at OU level 3 The delivery of successful health and social care services relies on effective management and strong leadership. This module is designed for existing and aspiring managers or anyone who would like to learn more about management and leadership in health and social care. It will help you develop the necessary knowledge and analytical skills, as well as providing an overview of the organisational, legal and policy contexts within which managers operate, focusing on the challenges and opportunities faced in this sector. Throughout the module you apply learning to real-life examples, developing evidence-based strategies for good outcomes for service users. Researching biology and health science (SXL390) Credits: 30 at OU level 3 In this project module you will undertake individual investigations within a range of defined topics: stem cells, emerging infectious disease, the human senses and coevolution. You ll need access to scientific literature, probably from electronic library sources. The study materials provide a guide to planning and conducting project work; help with searching and using the literature; and writing a report, but ultimately this is a chance for you to plan and execute a piece of work for yourself. You should study this as the final module of your degree, as you will need to apply knowledge and skills from your prior studies. Preparing for graduate practice (KYN317) Credits: 60 at OU level 3 This online module is the final of three practice-based modules in the Pre-registration Nursing Programme leading to the award of BSc (Hons) Adult Nursing and BSc (Hons) Mental Health Nursing. Its practice-based focus will enable you to continue to develop and enhance the knowledge, skills and competencies needed to underpin your practice as you move towards eligibility for registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Council. Promoting public health: skills, perspectives and practice (K311) Working together for children (KE312) Credits: 60 at OU level 3 Working with children requires the development of the knowledge, skills, and values associated with topics including communication; transitions; relationships; health; play; participation; working with parents; early intervention; and safeguarding. All these subjects and more are taught in the context of current law and social policy, with an emphasis on the need for different agencies and practitioners to work together. Using a blend of text and online study materials, you will explore working with children aged 0 12. Studying this practice-focused module will help you to meet the professional and occupational standards required in childcare, health, social care and educational children s services. Credits: 60 at OU level 3 Public health is everyone s business not just the business of the health sector. The contribution of local authorities, education, social care, families, police, prisons, business and voluntary sectors is now acknowledged as vital. This module enables you, whatever your background and expertise, to develop your knowledge, skills and understanding of multidisciplinary public health across the UK and internationally. You ll investigate health projects, experience team working and build your skills in communication, critical reflection community involvement, policy making, and delivering ethical evidencebased practice. The module is mapped against UK Public Health Register and Nursing and Midwifery Council standards.

56 Postgraduate study Your guide to postgraduate qualifications 57 Postgraduate qualifications 58 Advancing healthcare practice MSc in Advancing Healthcare Practice (F52) 58 Postgraduate Diploma in Advancing Healthcare Practice (E46) Postgraduate Certificate in Advancing Healthcare Practice (C92) 59 59 Childhood and youth MA in Childhood and Youth (F55) 59 Postgraduate Diploma in Integrated Practice in Childhood and Youth (E78) Postgraduate Certificate in Integrated Practice in Childhood and Youth (C97) 60 60 Postgraduate modules 60 Our qualifications are aimed at health and social care graduates and experienced professionals and recognise the need for integrated practice and the increasing need for graduate professionals to engage in higher level, more demanding study to support their career and professional development. There s more online To find out more about a qualification that interests you, enter the qualification code in the search box at www.openuniversity.co.uk/pg.

Postgraduate study 57 Your guide to postgraduate qualifications Our flexible and supportive approach to education allows you to study for a postgraduate qualification with confidence, whether it s a postgraduate certificate, a postgraduate diploma or a masters degree. How do you work towards a qualification? You work towards a postgraduate qualification at the OU by studying a module or a series of modules. What are modules? Modules are our units of study. To work towards a qualification, you first need to choose and register on a module that counts towards that qualification. With each module you successfully complete you ll earn a set number of credits. What are credits? Credits measure the student workload required to complete a module. You are awarded credits after you have successfully completed a module. For example, if you study a 60-credit module and successfully pass it, you will be awarded the full 60 credits. What postgraduate qualifications do we offer in health and social care? We offer two postgraduate programmes aimed at health and social care graduates and experienced professionals one in healthcare practice and a second in childhood and youth. Both offer a postgraduate certificate, postgraduate diploma and masters degree. The table below shows a summary of our postgraduate qualifications. Qualification Credits required Masters degree 180 Postgraduate diploma 120 Postgraduate certificate 60 Are there any entry requirements? The entry requirements for each programme are given on pages 58 59. Entry requirements normally include a degree from a UK university (or equivalent) or your professional experience may count in place of a bachelors degree. As all of our teaching is in English, you must also be proficient in the English language to study at postgraduate level. How much time does it take? The number of credits you study in a year will determine how long it will take you to complete your qualification. Most postgraduate health and social care students study parttime at the rate of 60 credits a year, which requires studying for about 12 16 hours a week. The table below gives you an idea of how long it will take to complete a qualification. Qualification Masters degree Postgraduate diploma Postgraduate certificate Time required to complete if you study 60 credits a year 3 years part-time study 2 years part-time study 1 year part-time study Counting previous study towards an OU qualification You may be able to count credit from previous postgraduate study towards an OU qualification, reducing the number of modules you need to complete. If you wish to apply to transfer credit you must do so before you register for your first module. For more information, click www.openuniversity.co.uk/credit-transfer, or call an adviser on +44 (0)300 303 5303 or email credit-transfer@open.ac.uk.

58 Postgraduate study Postgraduate qualifications Advancing healthcare practice This programme enables students with an interest in advancing healthcare practice to develop leadership qualities and skills relevant to meeting the challenges of delivering high quality, safe and compassionate care and address increasingly complex and demanding healthcare needs. The programme was developed for a wide-ranging audience, recognising the importance of inter-agency and multiprofessional team working. Each stage of the programme is a valuable qualification in its own right. You can study for a postgraduate certificate or postgraduate diploma and stop there, or progress through to complete the MSc. Entry requirements It is a requirement that you have: a degree (FHEQ level 6/SCQF level 9) conferred by a UK university or other recognised degree-awarding body; access to a setting related to healthcare. MSc in Advancing Healthcare Practice (F52) Credits: 180 Module summary Compulsory modules 180 credits Credits Page Leading healthcare improvements (K827) Researching and evaluating healthcare practice (K828) c 60 61 c 60 61 To work towards a postgraduate qualification, you first need to choose and register on a module that counts towards that qualification. Transforming professional practice (K829) c 60 61 Module availability is subject to change. For the most up-to-date information, click www.openuniversity.co.uk/pg. The qualification descriptions in this prospectus list the modules that are currently available for study. However, as we review our curriculum on a regular basis, the exact selection may change over time. Key c o Compulsory module Optional module

Postgraduate study 59 Postgraduate Diploma in Advancing Healthcare Practice (E46) Credits: 120 You can gain a postgraduate diploma when you have completed the following modules from the masters degree: Leading healthcare improvements (K827) and Researching and evaluating healthcare practice (K828). Postgraduate Certificate in Advancing Healthcare Practice (C92) Credits: 60 After studying the compulsory module Leading healthcare improvements (K827), you can gain a postgraduate certificate. The NHS and its partners are operating in a world which is changing at a scale and pace we have never seen before. The emergence of many new organisations, set against a backdrop of financial constraint, means it has never been more crucial to harness the leadership potential and talent we have across the health system. NHS LEADERSHIP ACADEMY Childhood and youth The programme is particularly relevant to graduates working in, or aspiring to work with, children and young people and those who want to advance either academically or professionally. Taking an interdisciplinary approach, this programme draws upon a range of perspectives from childhood and youth studies, sociology, health and social care, psychology and education and the teaching approach is underpinned by a commitment to integrated practice. Our postgraduate childhood and youth programme is a popular choice for students who have completed our BA (Hons) Childhood and Youth Studies (Q23) or our BA (Hons) Health and Social Care (Q18). Entry requirements You should be prepared for study at postgraduate level and have the minimum of a bachelors degree (in any subject) from a UK university or an equivalent professional qualification. Please call our Student Recruitment Team on +44 (0)300 303 5303 for more information. MA in Childhood and Youth (F55) Credits: 180 Module summary Compulsory modules 120 credits Credits Page Children and young people s worlds: frameworks for integrated practice (E807) c 60 60 Critical practice with children and young people (K802) c 60 61 Optional module(s) 60 credits Credits Page Continuing professional development in practice (U810) Critical issues in equity, diversity and educational practice (E805) Development: context and practice (T877) Educational leadership: context, strategy and collaboration (E856) Leading professional practice in education (E855) Understanding children s development and learning (ED841) o 30 o 60 o 30 o 60 o 60 o 60 Enter module code into search box at www.openuniversity.co.uk/pg for module description. Module availability is subject to change. For the most up-to-date information, click www.openuniversity.co.uk/pg.

60 Postgraduate study Postgraduate Diploma in Integrated Practice in Childhood and Youth (E78) Credits: 120 You can gain a postgraduate diploma when you complete both of the compulsory 60-credit modules for the masters degree, Children and young people s worlds: frameworks for integrated practice (E807) and Critical practice with children and young people (K802). Postgraduate Certificate in Integrated Practice in Childhood and Youth (C97) Credits: 60 After studying either of the compulsory 60-credit modules for the masters degree, you can gain a postgraduate certificate. Postgraduate modules The modules listed below are those that are currently available for study. However, as we review our curriculum on a regular basis, the exact selection may change over time. Assessment key EMA TMA End-of-module assessment Tutor-marked assignment Other postgraduate qualifications that might interest you Postgraduate Diploma in Medicinal Chemistry (E68) MSc in Medicinal Chemistry (F62). To find out more, click www.openuniversity.co.uk/pg. Fees Module fees for academic year 2015/2016 were not available at the time of going to press. For the latest fee information, click www.openuniversity.co.uk/pg and go to your chosen module. Children and young people s worlds: frameworks for integrated practice (E807) Credits: 60 at PG level Study weeks: 36 Assessment: 4 TMAs, 1 EMA Start: 03 Oct 2015 register by 10 Sep 2015 This is an interdisciplinary module about children s experiences in the contemporary world, at national and international levels. The module provides a theoretical framework from which integrated practice issues are drawn out and critically addressed. The two equal elements to the module feature guided study based around a specially commissioned Reader, and a project which can either be an extended literature review or a small, original research project. You must be a UK resident and hold current Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) clearance (or equivalent in Scotland, Wales or Northern Ireland) for your practice setting if choosing the research project. For further information on entry requirements, click www.openuniversity.co.uk/pg.

Postgraduate study 61 Critical practice with children and young people (K802) Credits: 60 at PG level Study weeks: 32 Assessment: 3 TMAs, 1 examination Start: 03 Oct 2015 register by 10 Sep 2015 If you work with children or young people and want to progress professionally and academically, then this module is for you. This module will help you to gain a deeper understanding of the ideas that influence current practice, analyse recent changes in the organisation of services, especially moves towards greater integration, and explore what it means to be a critical, reflective practitioner. The module is relevant to people working in a wide range of services with children and young people, including social work, education, healthcare and youth work, and covers the whole age range from early years to youth. Leading healthcare improvements (K827) Credits: 60 at PG level Study weeks: 31 Assessment: 4 TMAs, 1 EMA Start: 03 Oct 2015 register by 10 Sep 2015 Leading healthcare improvements will assist you to investigate change in your local practice setting and to develop your leadership skills in relation to policy, innovation and service improvement. This is achieved by studying concepts taught through the study materials, exploring your local practice and discussions with your tutor and study group peers. The module represents a guided enquiry into what leadership might achieve locally and the ways in which you might develop your potential as a change agent. Researching and evaluating healthcare practice (K828) Credits: 60 at PG level Study weeks: 31 Assessment: 4 TMAs, 1 EMA Start: 03 Oct 2015 register by 10 Sep 2015 Researching and evaluating healthcare practice assists you to play a leading role in service improvements through an appreciation of healthcare quality, research, evidence evaluation and skill analysis. You will conduct a series of investigations (some at work, others are studied privately or with tutor group colleagues), to explore the basis for service improvement, including robust and appropriate underpinning evidence, best research practice and skill analysis. The module provides opportunities to explore the work of the researcher, look at ways to evaluate evidence, and explore approaches that can assist you to unpick skills practised locally. Transforming professional practice (K829) Credits: 60 at PG level Study weeks: 52 Assessment: 4 TMAs, 1 EMA Start: 03 Oct 2015 register by 10 Sep 2015 This module comprises a guided enquiry into advanced professional practice and leads to recommendations for improvement. During this module you will undertake an investigation of both evidence and experience. Your enquiry will focus on improvement in one of three possible areas: a practice skill, a service to clients or a system development. You will explore the most effective means to disseminate the best practice that you have discovered, through publication, presentation at conference, preparation of a consultation paper and the making of a case for change to others.

62 Transforming care short courses Education and training can play a vital role in transforming care by equipping staff with the knowledge, skills and confidence to provide high quality, person-centred and compassionate care. This suite of short courses was developed explicitly for a wide range of people from support workers to senior practitioners. To find out more about a short course that interests you and to register, go to www.openuniversity.co.uk/short-courses. Whether you receive care or provide care, OU short courses play a valued role in supporting high-quality care in sharing good practice, addressing culture change and improving confidence. These non-credit-bearing short courses offer: High quality, multimedia, learning which you can apply right from the start. A strong focus on improving practice, quality of care and service user experience. Flexibility and accessibility you can study whenever you want, wherever you have access to a computer or mobile device and you don t have to be away from work or caring responsibilities. No need to wait start studying right now. These courses are not formally assessed and they do not provide credits towards an Open University qualification. Improving dementia care (KG002) Credits: Start: This is a non-credit-bearing course Anytime This 50-hour online course is aimed at anyone with an interest in, or responsibility for the care of people with dementia. Your studies will help you develop an understanding of the medical and physiological dimensions of dementia including symptoms, changes in the brain and medication; the experience of dementia in relation to memory, identity and social relationships; care needs and person-centred care; the impact of the design of the physical environment; decision-making, capacity, consent and risk; and how organisational cultures shape care quality. You will receive a certificate of participation upon completion. Improving diabetes management (KG003) Credits: Start: This is a non-credit-bearing course Anytime This 55-hour online course provides an introduction to the medical, psychological and social dimensions of diabetes. You will learn about the parts of the body and physiological processes involved in diabetes. The course covers diagnosis and treatment as well as day-to-day management and monitoring for complications. You will also study diabetes within the context of the everyday life of the person with the condition. Living well with diabetes as well as the potential social and psychological impact is also considered. This course has been designed with a wide range of people in mind: people with diabetes, carers, lay educators and a variety of healthcare practitioners, including clinical support workers. Improving end-of-life care (KG001) Credits: Start: This is a non-credit-bearing course Anytime This 40-hour multimedia online course is focused on improving end-of-life care for adults. It covers different understandings of, and support for, a good death, effective communication, grief and bereavement and ethics in end of life care. Written assuming no prior knowledge, the online learning guides support you in building your understanding of end-of-life care by working step-by-step through audio and video accounts from practice and written case studies, as well as accessible discussions of up-to-date research and theory.

Transforming care short courses 63 Improving health and wellbeing (KG004) Foundations for self-directed support in Scotland (KG097) Credits: This is a non-credit-bearing course Credits: This is a non-credit-bearing course Start: Anytime Start: Anytime All health and social care practitioners have a role in supporting others to improve their health and wellbeing. While the Making Every Contact Count initiative is one example of this approach, all practitioners are expected to promote health as part of their role. This 40-hour online course uses interactive teaching material and case studies to explain how nutrition, exercise, alcohol, smoking and stress are influenced by individual factors, family dynamics, locality and wider society. Biological, psychological and social issues are considered. Discussions of lifestyle and social change connect your study to public health concerns. Facilitating learning in practice (KG005) Credits: Start: This is a non-credit-bearing course Anytime Some of the themes you will explore in this free online course include facilitating learning in practice, the role of the mentor in supporting teaching and learning, the practice environment, student assessment and supporting failing students. While available to anyone interested in supporting learners, it has been specifically developed to be combined with the Mentorship portfolio assessment (KG006) (see below). Available from www.open.edu/openlearn Spring 2015. The Self-Directed Support Act 2013 is transforming the way social care is commissioned and delivered in Scotland. Service users are now able to manage their own health and wellbeing by giving them choice, control and independence. Developed in collaboration with the Scottish Government in 2013, which recognises the need for awareness and understanding of the changes and implications across service users. This is a free online course which explores the development and impact of the changes in personalisation arising from this legislation. To find out more or get started click www.openuniversity.co.uk/sds-scotland. Developing healthcare support staff Milton Keynes Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is working in partnership with The Open University to deploy OU short courses to develop healthcare assistants (HCAs) and maternity care assistants (MCAs). Last year 50 HCAs studied Improving dementia care as part of a wider initiative to make the Trust a dementiafriendly community. These HCAs are now studying Improving end-of-life care, while MCAs are studying Improving health and wellbeing. The initiative, launched by the senior nursing team, is welcomed by staff and is having a positive impact on the experience of patients and service users. Mentorship portfolio assessment (KG006) Credits: Start: This is a non-credit-bearing course Anytime Successful completion of KG006 provides evidence for eligibility to enter locally-held registers for mentors.* Students will need to confirm that they have access to a registered nurse, whose data is already held on a mentor register, who can act as an assessor. In addition students need to commit to engaging in all aspects of this combined development (KG005, including additional reading resources, and KG006) so that protected time required by the NMC can be demonstrated. Students will collect evidence from practice against the NMC (2008) Standards to Support Learning and Assessment in Practice Stage 2 Mentor and, in doing so, demonstrate that they have the competence to practise successfully in the role of mentor if asked to support students of nursing. Assessment is based on the demonstration of practice competence. *It is important to note that at this stage, eligibility for entry to mentor registers is subject to successful approval by the Nursing & Midwifery Council (NMC) early in 2015. It s very important for us to invest in education right at the front line where it supports high-quality care. This is why we are collaborating with The Open University to enhance the knowledge and skills of our healthcare assistants in caring for people with dementia. We are already beginning to see some real benefits to patient care, so are planning to support further groups on the dementia care short course and on the end-of-life care short course. JANE NAISH, DEPUTY CHIEF NURSE AND HEAD OF QUALITY AT MILTON KEYNES HOSPITAL

64 Fees and financial support Fees and finance for students studying undergraduate qualifications The arrangements for the funding of higher education are different across the four nations of the UK and internationally. The fees and funding available to you are based on where you are ordinarily resident. As you study for your qualification you ll pay your fees on a module-by-module basis you won t have to pay for the whole of your qualification up front. How much will it cost if you live in England? Our standard fee for 2015/2016 is 5400 based on 120 credits of study which is equivalent to a year s full-time study at a campus-based university. If, like most of our students, you choose not to study 120 credits a year, the price you ll pay each year will be a proportion of this fee: Credits studied each year 1 Percentage of standard fee Cost per year 30 credits a year 25% 1350 60 credits a year 50% 2700 120 credits a year 100% 5400 Time taken to complete a 360 credit honours degree 12 years part time study 6 years part-time study 3 years full time study At today s prices the total cost of a 360-credit honours degree would be 16,200. 1 For illustrative purposes only in most cases, you can vary the number of credits you study each year. Most OU students study an average of 60 credits a year. Can I pay by student loan? Yes for many people, a Part Time Tuition Fee Loan (student loan) is the best way to fund study, regardless of age or income. Part Time Tuition Fee Loans are the most popular payment method for first-time undergraduate students. Part-Time Tuition Fee Loans in a nutshell Nothing at all to pay up front. Nothing to pay for up to four years. Repayments are based on what you earn, not what you owe and are deducted automatically by your employer through the UK tax system. You only start making repayments when your salary exceeds the income threshold, currently 21,000. If your salary stops or drops below 21,000, your payments stop too. Interest is applied to your balance at the Retail Price Index (RPI) plus up to three per cent, once the University confirms that you are participating on your qualification. You re not committed to borrowing the cost of a full degree you only borrow what you need to cover the coming year s fees. You can pay a Part Time Tuition Fee Loan off early if you want to. After 30 years, any remaining balance you owe is written off, no matter how much is left. So, based on the current threshold of 21,000, say you earn 25,000 a year, you ll only need to pay back nine per cent of your income above 21,000, which works out at 30 a month. Not insignificant, but achievable for many people, especially as your payments stop if at any time your income falls below 21,000. Example repayment amounts (for illustrative purposes only) Income each year before tax Monthly repayment Up to 21,000 0 22,000 7 25,000 30 30,000 67 To qualify, you ll need to study at a pace that s equivalent to at least 25 per cent of a full-time student, which means at least an OU module worth 30 credits every year. Part-Time Tuition Fee Loans are provided by Student Finance England. For more information about Part Time Tuition Fee Loans, including eligibility requirements, speak to an OU adviser on 0300 303 5303. What if I want to pay by instalments? You can spread the cost of your studies and pay as you go. Find out more about an account with Open University Student Budget Accounts Ltd (OUSBA) and the option of paying for your study in instalments as you go at www.openuniversity.co.uk/ousba. You must be at least 18 years of age and credit is subject to your financial circumstances and status. Are there any other ways to pay? Yes the OU offers a range of other ways to pay your tuition fees: Pay up front for each module by credit/debit card or by bank transfer. Get employer sponsorship if your study will help you at work your employer may be willing to sponsor you by paying some or all of the fees. To find out more, speak to an OU adviser on 0300 303 5303.

Fees and financial support 65 Do I qualify for any financial support? If you re on a low income or are on certain benefits you could be eligible for a free place on an Access module and/or be entitled to support from the Study Support Fund: Access modules if you re on certain benefits or have an annual household income of less than 25,000 and have little or no experience of higher education, you may be eligible for a free place on one of our Access modules if you study the module as an additional preparatory stage towards an OU qualification. Study Support Fund means-tested, discretionary support is available to help pay for study-related costs such as travel, childcare and internet access. Am I eligible for financial support? To find out more, click www.openuniversity.co.uk/financialsupport or speak to an OU adviser on 0300 303 5303. How much will it cost if you live in Northern Ireland? The price you pay depends on the number of credits you study each year: Credits studied each year 1 Typical cost per year 2 Time taken to complete a 360 credit honours degree 30 credits a year 452 702 12 years part time study 60 credits a year 833 1076 6 years part-time study 120 credits a year 1666 2152 3 years full time study At today s prices the typical cost of a 360-credit honours degree would be between 4998 6456. 1 For illustrative purposes only in most cases, you can vary the number of credits you study each year. Most OU students study an average of 60 credits a year. 2 Fees for professionally relevant programmes of study (e.g. law) may be significantly higher than the ranges quoted. Do I qualify for any financial support? There are two grants available to people living in Northern Ireland and, depending on your income and your course of study, you could apply for both. You may also be eligible for a free place on an Access module and for extra help from Support Funds to help pay for study-related expenses: Fee Grant if you are on certain benefits or have an annual household income not exceeding 25,420 1 you can apply for a Fee Grant to go towards or even cover the cost of the modules you study. The amount it s worth depends on how much you earn and how many credits you re studying for, but it could be as much as 1230 1. You need to be studying between 30 and 120 credits worth of modules to qualify (usually with a minimum of 30 credits for any one module). If you have a partner who is financially dependent on you, or you have children, allowances are made that mean you can earn more and still be eligible for both of these grants. These allowances are 2000 for a partner, 2000 for your first child and 1000 for each further child. So, if you have a partner and two children who are financially dependent on you, you could have a household income of up to 33,067 1 and be entitled to receive some financial support. If you live with your parents, their income will not be included in any assessment of your household income. 1 Based on 2014/2015 figures. Access modules if you re on certain benefits or have an annual household income of less than 25,000 and have little or no experience of higher education, you may be eligible for a free place on one of our Access modules if you study the module as an additional preparatory stage towards an OU qualification. Support Funds means-tested, discretionary support is available to help pay for study-related costs such as travel, childcare and internet access. Am I eligible for financial support? To find out more, click www.openuniversity.co.uk/financialsupport or speak to an OU adviser on 0300 303 5303. What if I want to pay by instalments? You can spread the cost of your studies and pay as you go. Find out more about an account with Open University Student Budget Accounts Ltd (OUSBA) and the option of paying for your study in instalments as you go at www.openuniversity.co.uk/ousba. You must be at least 18 years of age and credit is subject to your financial circumstances and status. Are there any other ways to pay? Yes the OU offers a range of other ways to pay your tuition fees: Pay up front for each module by credit/debit card or by bank transfer. Get employer sponsorship if your study will help you at work your employer may be willing to sponsor you by paying some or all of the fees. To find out more, speak to an OU adviser on 0300 303 5303. Course Grant if you are on certain benefits or have an annual household income not exceeding 28,067 1 a year, you could be eligible for a Course Grant to help you pay for other costs of study, like a laptop, internet access or travel to tutorials it s worth up to 265 1.

66 Fees and financial support How much will it cost if you live in Scotland? The price you pay depends on the number of credits you study each year: Credits studied each year 1 Typical cost per year 2 Time taken to complete a 360 credit honours degree 30 credits a year 452 702 12 years part time study 60 credits a year 833 1076 6 years part-time study 120 credits a year 1666 2152 3 years full time study At today s prices the typical cost of a 360-credit honours degree would be between 4998 6456. 1 For illustrative purposes only in most cases, you can vary the number of credits you study each year. Most OU students study an average of 60 credits a year. 2 Fees for professionally relevant programmes of study (e.g. law) may be significantly higher than the ranges quoted. Do I qualify for any financial support? Depending on your income and your course of study, you could be eligible to apply for a Part-Time Fee Grant, Individual Learning Account, a free place on an Access module or for help to pay for study-related expenses: Part-Time Fee Grant if your personal income is 25,000 or less a year, or you re on certain benefits, you can apply once each year to have your module fees paid if you are studying between 30 120 credits a year. The date to apply for the fee grant is usually a week earlier than the final enrolment date of your module. Skills Development Scotland Individual Learning Accounts (ILAs) these are for people who are 16 or over and living in Scotland. If you have an income of 22,000 a year or less, or you are on benefits, you may be eligible to get up to 200 towards the costs of learning or training, which you can use towards the fees of certain OU modules, including those under 30 credits. You must ensure that your ILA application is completed by the final enrolment date of the module you d like to study. Access modules if you have little or no experience of higher education and have a personal income of 25,000 or less, you may be eligible for a free place on one of our Access modules. Discretionary funds means-tested, discretionary support is available to help pay for study-related costs such as travel, childcare and internet access. Am I eligible for financial support? To find out more, click www.openuniversity.co.uk/financialsupport or speak to an OU adviser on 0131 226 3851. What if I want to pay by instalments? You can spread the cost of your studies and pay as you go. Find out more about an account with Open University Student Budget Accounts Ltd (OUSBA) and the option of paying for your study in instalments as you go at www.openuniversity.co.uk/ousba. You must be at least 18 years of age and credit is subject to your financial circumstances and status. Are there any other ways to pay? Yes the OU offers a range of other ways to pay your tuition fees: Pay up front for each module by credit/debit card or by bank transfer. Get employer sponsorship if your study will help you at work your employer may be willing to sponsor you by paying some or all of the fees. To find out more, speak to an OU adviser on 0300 303 5303. How much will it cost if you live in Wales? The price you pay depends on the number of credits you study each year: Credits studied each year 1 Typical cost per year 2 Time taken to complete a 360 credit honours degree 30 credits a year 452 702 12 years part time study 60 credits a year 833 1076 6 years part-time study 120 credits a year 1666 2152 3 years full time study At today s prices the typical cost of a 360-credit honours degree would be between 4998 6456. 1 For illustrative purposes only in most cases, you can vary the number of credits you study each year. Most OU students study an average of 60 credits a year. 2 Fees for professionally relevant programmes of study (e.g. law) may be significantly higher than the ranges quoted. Can I pay by student loan? Yes, for many people, a Part Time Tuition Fee Loan (student loan) is the best way to fund study, regardless of age or income. Part Time Tuition Fee Loans in a nutshell Nothing at all to pay up front. Nothing to pay for up to four years. Repayments are based on what you earn, not what you owe and are deducted automatically by your employer through the UK tax system. You only start making repayments when your salary exceeds the income threshold, currently 21,000. If your salary stops or drops below the income threshold, your payments stop too. Interest is applied to your balance at the Retail Price Index (RPI) plus up to three per cent, once the University confirms that you are participating on your qualification. You re not committed to borrowing the cost of a full degree you only borrow what you need to cover the coming year s fees. You can pay a Part Time Tuition Fee Loan off early if you want to. After 30 years, any remaining balance you owe is written off, no matter how much is left. So, based on the current threshold of 21,000, say you earn 25,000 a year, you ll only need to pay back nine per cent of your income above 21,000, which works out at 30 a month.

Fees and financial support 67 Not insignificant, but achievable for many people, especially as your payments stop if at any time your income falls below 21,000. Example repayment amounts (for illustrative purposes only) Income each year before tax Monthly repayment Up to 21,000 0 22,000 7 25,000 30 30,000 67 To qualify, you ll need to study at a pace that s equivalent to at least 25 per cent of a full-time student, which means at least an OU module worth 30 credits every year. Part Time Tuition Fee Loans are provided by Student Finance Wales. For more information about Part Time Tuition Fee Loans, including eligibility requirements, speak to an OU adviser on 0300 303 5303. What if I want to pay by instalments? You can spread the cost of your studies and pay as you go. Find out more about an account with Open University Student Budget Accounts Ltd (OUSBA) and the option of paying for your study in instalments as you go at www.openuniversity.co.uk/ousba. You must be at least 18 years of age and credit is subject to your financial circumstances and status. Are there any other ways to pay? Yes the OU offers a range of other ways to pay your tuition fees: Pay up front for each module by credit/debit card or by bank transfer. Get employer sponsorship if your study will help you at work your employer may be willing to sponsor you by paying some or all of the fees. To find out more, speak to an OU adviser on 0300 303 5303. Do I qualify for financial support? There are several grants available to people living in Wales depending on your income and your course of study: Course Grant if you are on certain benefits or have an annual household income less than 28,180 1 a year, you could be eligible for a Course Grant to help you pay for other costs of study, like a laptop, internet access or travel to tutorials it s worth up to 1155 1. Eligibility is dependent on the number of credits you study. If you have a partner who is financially dependent on you, or you have children, allowances are made that mean you can earn more and still be eligible for this grant. These allowances are 2000 for a partner, 2000 for your first child and 1000 for each further child. So, if you have a partner and two children who are financially dependent on you, you could have a household income of up to 33,180 1 and be entitled to receive some financial support. If you live with your parents, their income will not be included in any assessment of your household income. 1 Based on 2014/2015 figures. Other grants there is also some additional means-tested support to help with study-related costs as well as the Adult Dependants Grant, Parents Learning Allowance and Childcare Grant. Access modules If you re on certain benefits or have an annual household income of less than 25,000 and have little or no experience of higher education, you may also be eligible for a free place on one of our Access modules if you study the module as an additional preparatory stage towards an OU qualification. Am I eligible for financial support? To find out more, click www.openuniversity.co.uk/financialsupport or speak to an OU adviser on 0300 303 5303. How much will it cost if you live outside the UK? Undergraduate fees for students resident outside the UK are the same as those for students in England, see page 64 for details. Do I have to pay up front? Not if you don t want to you can spread the cost of your studies and pay as you go. Find out more about an account with Open University Student Budget Accounts Ltd (OUSBA) and the option of paying for your study in instalments as you go at www.openuniversity.co.uk/ousba. You must be at least 18 years of age and credit is subject to your financial circumstances and status. Are there any other ways to pay? Yes the OU offers a range of other ways to pay your tuition fees: Pay up front for each module by credit/debit card or by bank transfer. Get employer sponsorship if your study will help you at work your employer may be willing to sponsor you by paying some or all of the fees. To find out more, speak to an OU adviser on +44 (0)300 303 5303. Fees and finance for students studying postgraduate qualifications How much will it cost? You pay for your postgraduate studies module by module, rather than for an entire programme up front. The module fee you pay is dependent on what you study and where you live. To find the fee for your chosen module, click www.openuniversity.co.uk/pg.

68 Fees and financial support/what else you should know Ways to pay Paying by instalments You can spread the cost of your studies and pay as you go. Find out more about an account with Open University Student Budget Accounts Ltd (OUSBA) and the option of paying for your study in instalments as you go at www.openuniversity.co.uk/ousba. You must be at least 18 years of age and credit is subject to your financial circumstances and status. Other ways to pay The OU offers a range of other ways to pay your tuition fees: Pay up front for each module by credit/debit card or by bank transfer. Employer sponsorship if your study is job or career related your employer may be willing to sponsor you by paying some or all of the fees. For further information speak to an adviser on +44 (0)300 303 5303. Other help If you are an OU graduate with an honours degree, support may be available from the Crowther Fund. The Crowther Fund is intended to help OU graduates build upon their OU degrees, either by formal study or research or by generally broadening their experience through a period of voluntary work. The fund doesn t take account of financial circumstances. The application closing date is 28 February each year. For further information, please email ou-crowther-fund@open.ac.uk. If you have a disability When you register to study with us, we ll ask you whether you have a disability, health condition, mental-health disability or specific learning difficulty (such as dyslexia) that might affect your studies or examinations. If you do, we ll direct you to more detailed information about the services we offer. Disabled Students Allowance (DSA) UK students only Disabled Students Allowances help with study costs that result directly from your disability or specific learning difficulty. Allowances are not means-tested and may go towards specialist equipment (such as an adapted computer), non-medical study support (for example, a sign-language interpreter; a note-taker or a dyslexia support worker) or other related expenses. You can also apply for help with study-related travel costs that directly result from your disability. Eligibility and allowances depend on where you live and what you re studying. If you are eligible for a DSA the University will only provide study support that cannot be provided by the allowance. For information and advice about all services for students with disabilities, speak to an OU adviser on +44 (0)300 303 5303 or click www.openuniversity.co.uk/disability. What else you should know Credit for previous study elsewhere You may be able to count credit from previous higher education towards an OU qualification, reducing the number of modules you need to complete. For more information, click www.openuniversity.co.uk/credit-transfer. When to apply Apply as early as you can registration closing dates for undergraduate qualifications and postgraduate modules are published in this prospectus. For the most up-to-date information, click www.openuniversity.co.uk/courses. You should register well in advance of the closing date if you wish to apply for financial support or credit for previous study. Entry and study requirements There are no formal academic entry requirements for most of our undergraduate qualifications, but in order to study at postgraduate level you ll usually need an honours degree or equivalent. The qualification descriptions at www.openuniversity.co.uk/courses will tell you more about our study requirements. Computers and elearning You ll need a computer and regular and reliable access to the internet in order to study with us. Studying outside the UK and the Republic of Ireland Wherever you are in the world, you may be able to study directly with the OU or through one of our educational partners. Direct study For information on available qualifications, your study experience, and what the OU can offer international students, click www.openuniversity.edu or call +44 (0)300 303 0266. Study with an educational partner As an alternative to direct registration, the OU has many educational partners around the world. You may be able to study in your preferred language, study for a dual award or get face-to-face support from your local provider. For more information, click www.openuniversity.co.uk/contact.

What else you should know/ordering other prospectuses 69 Equality and diversity We are committed to fulfilling our vision of a fair and just society. We are creating an inclusive university community and a society where people are treated with dignity and respect, where inequalities are challenged and where we anticipate and respond positively to different needs and circumstances so that everyone can achieve their potential. For more information, see our Equality Scheme on our Equality and Diversity website: www.openuniversity.co.uk/equality. Open University Students Association (OUSA) You automatically become a member unless you choose to opt out for more information, click www.openuniversity.co.uk/ousa. Students under the age of 16 Very exceptionally, the University will consider applications from particularly gifted students who are under the age of 16. Acceptance will be at the discretion of the University. Our statements of service We are committed to working together as a community of learners and to developing our students through high quality teaching, learning and services. Our Essential documents website www.openuniversity.co.uk/essential-documents provides more detailed information about what you can expect from us and what we expect from you. Data protection We record your personal information when you contact us and use this to manage registration, study, examination and other services. When you register, we ll tell you more about how we process and use your personal information. Recording phone calls We may record our phone calls with you to make sure that we ve carried out your instructions correctly and to help us improve our services through staff training. Freedom of information Information about the University can be found in our publication scheme, click www.openuniversity.co.uk/foi. You have a general right to information we hold that is not in our publication scheme. Ordering other prospectuses This prospectus is one of a series of publications. If you would like to find out more about our other study opportunities, please order one of the prospectuses listed below: Undergraduate Prospectus Getting started with The Open University Access Module Certificates Introductory modules to build your confidence Subject-specific prospectuses For undergraduate study Languages Prospectus Psychology and Counselling Prospectus Social Sciences Prospectus For undergraduate and postgraduate study Arts and Humanities Prospectus Business and Management Prospectus Computing and IT Prospectus Education, Childhood and Youth Prospectus Engineering, Design and Technology Prospectus Environment and Development Prospectus Law Prospectus Mathematics and Statistics Prospectus Science Prospectus To download or order a printed prospectus: Click www.openuniversity.co.uk/prospectus Call our Student Recruitment Team on +44 (0)300 303 5303

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