UndergraduatePart-time

Developing Support Worker Practice

Robert Gordon UniversityAberdeen, United Kingdom
Level
Undergraduate
Duration
2 years
Mode
Part-time
Subject
Health Studies
Location
United Kingdom
IELTS
6.5 overall, no part below 6

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Overview

The DipHE Developing Support Worker Practice focuses on developing practice to enhance the health, wellness and quality of life for individuals and communities.

Entry requirements

All students on the course must: have two Scottish Highers or equivalent, be working in course-relevant employment for a minimum of 21 hours per week, be working as a support worker in an organisation, be supported by their employer. Applicants must demonstrate an appropriate level of academic performance, which would indicate there is a reasonable expectation they can achieve the standard required for the award. Student applications must be supported by employer references. Non-standard entrants who do not meet the standard entry requirements may also be considered at the Course Leader's discretion. Alternative Qualifications Alternative relevant vocational, professional and other qualifications for entry purposes such as SQA qualifications, SVQ/ NVQ, Open University qualifications, access and foundation courses will be considered on an individual basis. English Language Requirements Applicants whose first language is not English should have an IELTS of 6.5 overall, with no component lower than 6.0, or an equivalent. We accept a variety of in-country and secure English language tests, find out more: Please note, some courses may require a higher standard of English than stated in this page. Contact admissions@rgu.ac.uk for further information.

English language requirements

IELTS6.5 overall, no part below 6

IELTS 6.5 overall, with no component lower than 6.0

Fees

International students: £2,155

UK students: £2,155

Start dates

March

Application deadline

29 January (UCAS equal consideration deadline)

Campus

  • Aberdeen, United Kingdom

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Academic

High School Graduation Diploma with GPA of 2.8 or above on a 4 scale plus one of the following: A SAT score of 1000/1600 with a minimum of 500 in each component; OR ACT (American College Test) score with 24 or higher 3 related Advanced Placements (APs) tests with grade 4 or higher TASC (Test Assessing Secondary Completion) and HiSET |(High School Equivalency Test) and GED (General Education Development Test) can be considered as equiv to High School diploma with 2.8/4 GPA Associate Degree is equivalent to HNC - advanced entry subject to School and module match Year 2 Entry: High School Graduation Diploma - GPA of 3.3 from final year or above on a 4 scale plus one of the following: A SAT score of 1200/1600 with a minimum of 580 in each component; OR ACT (American College Test) score with 27 or higher: OR 3 related Advanced Placements (APs) tests with grade 4,4,5 or higher

English language

Most undergraduate courses require an IELTS score of 6.0, with a minimum of 5.5 in each area. Some courses require a higher English language score. Always check the relevant course page and our English Language Requirements page before applying.

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Scholarships at Robert Gordon University

7 for this level
  • Alumni Discount20% of fees
  • International Students Emergency Fund
  • RGU Early Deposit Payment Discount£500.00 (US$ 646)
  • RGU Golf Scholarship
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TuitionGBP 2,155
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Health surcharge, first year how it is chargedGBP 776
First year in totalGBP 17,541

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