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  • Social Policy and the Care Sector (Certificate of Higher Education)
  • 2012/2013 entry
  • Contact us
  • Assessment

    • 100% coursework.

  • Attendance

    • Normally one evening a week for each module, plus some Saturday schools.

  • Duration

    • Normally two years.

  • Entry requirements

    • There are no specific entry requirements. However, all modules are taught at university level and you should be able to read, write and speak English fluently. If you need help, we offer a range of academic English and language development modules.

  • Fees and funding
  • Financial support
      • If you are a new student starting on a course in autumn 2012, you may be able to get a student loan to cover your fees and other Birkbeck financial support. Check if you're eligible.
      • If you are already studying with us and continuing on a course that you started before autumn 2012, find out about financial support and see if you are eligible.
      • Not sure if you are a new or a continuing student? See here for more information.
  • Location
    • Central London and Stratford.
  • Teaching

    • Student-centred approaches to learning, including lectures, use of visual material, discussions, seminars and oral presentations, and individual and group work.

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Social Policy and the Care Sector (Certificate of Higher Education) - 2012/2013 entry


  • Overview
      • Progress directly into Year 2 of our BSc Social Science or BSc Community Development and Public Policy after successfully completing this programme.*
      • Gain a University of London qualification – expand your knowledge and enhance your CV.
      • Improve your career opportunities in the community sector or for social work.
      • Allows you to progress to professional training or to gain accreditation within higher education.
      • Provides the opportunity for independent study and research.

      * You must complete 90 credits from the certificate programme with a mark of 50% or above.

  • Why study this course at Birkbeck?

    • This programme critically considers current issues, policies and debates in social policy and the care sector, including diversity, race, class, gender, sexuality, age and disability. It will interest you if you want to improve your employment and career opportunities in the community, public or not-for-profit sectors, or if you want to prepare for professional training in social work.

  • Course structure and modules
  • Further study opportunities

    • Students who take modules worth 90 credit points with a minimum pass mark of 50% can progress into Year 2 of Birkbeck's BSc Social Science or BSc Community Development and Public Policy programme.

      Students awarded the Certificate of Higher Education may apply for admission to foundation or undergraduate degrees in related subjects at Birkbeck.

  • How to apply/enrol

    • ME (modular enrolment): enrol for individual modules (see 'Course structure and modules').

      For modules marked ME(P), please contact the Department (see 'Contact us').