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Diploma of Health, Social Care and Childcare
- Swansea, United Kingdom
- 2 years
- English
- On campus
- Diploma
About the program
Two-year full-time A Level in Health, Social Care and Childcare at Gower College Swansea, Covering human growth, Development, Care and support services.
Program highlights
- Internship available: no
- Placement support: yes
- Work during study: yes
- Post-study work rights (0 year): no
- PR pathway friendly: no
What you will learn
- Develop academic literacy
- Quantitative reasoning
- Subject knowledge
- And independent study habits. Prepare for further study through assessed coursework and constructive feedback.
Career outcomes
- Nursing
- Midwifery
- Social work
- Paramedic science
- Medical science
- Occupational therapy
- Speech and language therapy
- Teaching
- Psychology
- Care work
Curriculum
- Examines development and care across the life span
- Influences on growth
- Behaviour and wellbeing
- And the needs of people who use care services and how services are provided. Assessment in each year combines an externally set
- Internally marked assignment with an external exam
- A fast track option is mentioned.
Entry requirements
Academic
- Seven GCSEs grade C or above
- Including English
- Mathematics and Science.
Accepted academic background
GCSEs (or international equivalent), Transcripts for the last 2 years, Online interview, Age 16+.
Language tests
- IELTS 5.5
Other requirements
- Interview required
Documents you’ll need
- Academic Transcripts
- English Language Test Results.
How to apply
- Review the relevant course entry requirements
- Tuition fees and available intake. Complete the college international application form and submit it to international admissions. Include the documents requested for the course
- Such as academic records
- Identification and English proficiency evidence where required. Await the admission decision.
Other costs
| Tuition per year | £23,500 GBP |
|---|---|
| Application fee | £50 GBP |
| Deposit | £2,000 GBP |
Program details
| Campus | Gorseinon Campus |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | Health and Social Care |
| Department | Department of Health, Social Care and Childcare |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | 120 |
| Study pace | Fixed |
| Post-study stay | 0 year |
| Scholarship note | _ |
Intakes and deadlines
Program starts
September 2027
Apply by
15 Jun 2027
213 days left
Frequently asked questions
The program takes 2 years.
The next deadline is 15 Jun 2027. Apply early, because some programs close when places fill up.
Tuition is £23,500 GBP per year. The application fee is £50 GBP. The deposit is £2,000 GBP. The estimated living cost is £10,827 GBP.
Accepted language tests: IELTS 5.5. An interview is required.

