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Diploma of Level 3 Extended in Health and Social Care in Principles and Contexts in WJEC
- Swansea, United Kingdom
- 2 years
- English
- On campus
- Diploma
About the program
Full-time two-year Level 3 course at Gower College Swansea in health and social care, covering health and social care roles, legislation and practice.
Program highlights
- Internship available: yes
- Placement support: yes
- Work during study: yes
- Post-study work rights: no
- PR pathway friendly: no
What you will learn
- Explain key principles of Level 3 Extended Diploma in Health and Social Care in Principles and Contexts in WJEC. Apply relevant analytical and practical techniques
- assess evidence
- and communicate project or study findings.
Career outcomes
- Health
- social care
- early years
- speech and language therapy
- psychology and counselling
- midwifery
- occupational therapy
- education
- apprenticeships
Curriculum
- Two-year
- five days a week
- 9am to 4.30pm. Students learn professional responsibilities
- legislation
- codes of conduct and relationships
- trust and communication in care
- including mandatory sector engagement. Over two years there are two external exams and seven non-examined assessments
- the full qualification equals three A Levels.
Entry requirements
Academic
- Five GCSEs at grade C or above including English
- Mathematics and Science.
Accepted academic background
GCSEs (or international equivalent) or a related Level 2 qualification; transcripts for the last 2 years; online interview; age 16+
Language tests
- IELTS 5.5
- IELTS Academic 5.5
Other requirements
- Interview required
Documents you’ll need
- Passport Copy
- Academic Transcripts
How to apply
- Review the programme entry requirements and the intake deadline. Complete the institution application or the authorized admissions process for the selected course. Prepare the academic records and course-specific supporting documents requested by admissions. Provide English proficiency evidence if required. Follow the admission decision and arrange a student visa if applicable.
Other costs
| Tuition per year | £23,500 GBP |
|---|---|
| Application fee | _ |
| Deposit | _ |
Program details
| Campus | Tycoch Campus |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | Health and Social Care |
| Department | _ |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | _ |
| Study pace | _ |
| Post-study stay | _ |
| Scholarship note | _ |
Intakes and deadlines
Program starts
September 2027
Apply by
No deadline listed
Frequently asked questions
The program takes 2 years.
Tuition is £23,500 GBP per year. The estimated living cost is £14,436 GBP.
Accepted language tests: IELTS 5.5, IELTS Academic 5.5. An interview is required.

