Intakes

September, January, June

Awarding Institution

Canterbury Christ Church University

Awarded Degree

BSc (Hons) Business & Tourism Management

Duration

4 years

Location

London, Birmingham, Leeds, Manchester,

Delivery

Weekdays, evenings and/or weekends

Fees

£9,250 per year

 

Curriculum

Year 1

  • Changing Perspectives in Public Health (15 Credits)
  • Demonstrating Professional Principles and Values in Health and Social Care Practice (30 Credits)
  • Developing Operational Management Skills for Healthcare practice for England (15 Credits)
  • Effective Reporting and Record-Keeping in Health and Social Care Services (15 Credits)
  • Fundamentals of Evidence-Based Practice (Pearson-set Project - 15 Credits)
  • Law, Policy and Ethical Practice in Health and Social Care (15 Credits)
  • Supporting the Individual Journey through Integrated Health and Social Care (15 Credits)

Year 2

  • Facilitating Change in Healthcare Environments (15 Credits)
  • Global Health and Wellbeing (15 Credits)
  • Human Resource Management for Healthcare
  • Innovation and Improvement through Action Research (Pearson-set Project - 30 Credits)
  • Managing Quality in Care Environment (15 Credits)
  • Reflective Approaches in Implementing Person-Centred Practice (15 Credits)
  • Project Management for Healthcare (15 Credits)

Work experience/placement requirements

The Pearson BTEC Level 4 Higher National Certificate in Healthcare Practice requires at least 225 hours of work experience/placement in health and/or social care settings and a Professional Learning and Development portfolio (PLAD), including reflective accounts, to be completed.

The Pearson BTEC Level 5 Higher National Diploma in Healthcare Practice requires at least 225 hours of work experience/placement in health and/or social care settings and a Professional Learning and Development portfolio (PLAD), including reflective accounts. In total at least 450hrs of work experience/placements are to be completed over the two year period of the qualification.

Assessment 

There are no formal examinations required for this course. Assessments are undertaken in various ways:

  • Presentation
  • Writing an assignment
  • Analyzing a case study
  • Completing a portfolio of evidence

Writing reports

You will be required to work in your own time to complete research, homework tasks or group work. Self-study is vital to your success on this course and lecturers will give you guidance on how best to approach this throughout the study period.

Entry Requirements

Applicants must be aged 18+ and: 

  • Have a Level 3 qualification or an Access to Higher Education certificate.
  • Demonstrate English proficiency: GCSE 4/C or CEFR B2. If you do not have this qualification, you can carry out an English test provided at a GBS campus.
  • Pass an Academic interview.

Applicants aged 21+:

  • We welcome applications from students 21+ who do not match the standard entry requirements but who can demonstrate willingness and commitment to studying this subject, and who can evidence academic, professional or vocational experience in a related field.
  • Demonstrate English proficiency: GCSE 4/C or CEFR B2. If you do not have this qualification, you can carry out an English test provided at a GBS campus.

Important information:

  • Please note an Enhanced DBS check is normally required prior to starting your course.
  • You are required to submit their CV prior to starting your course.

Next steps: 

  1. Please fill out an application form by clicking on the ‘Apply Now’ button on this page.
  2. Send your supporting documents when requested by GBS.
  3. A panel interview takes place to assess your application. 
  4. GBS make a final decision on your application.

Fees & Funding

Funding your study

You can apply for financial help from the government to support your studies by visiting gov.uk/studentfinance. This could take the form of a Tuition Fee Loan, Maintenance Loan or Maintenance Grant.

  • A Tuition Fee Loan will cover the cost of your up-front fees and will be paid to your university or college. The Tuition Fee Loan must be repaid once you have finished your course and are earning £26,575 a year or more. 
  • If you are eligible, you can apply for a Maintenance Loan too. The Maintenance Loan is paid directly into your bank account at the start of term. The loan repayments only start once you leave your course and when your earnings are more than £26,575 a year. For more information, please visit gov.uk/studentfinance.
  • Maintenance Grants are paid into your bank account at the start of term. You don’t have to pay it back, but any funds you get will reduce the amount of Maintenance Loan you are eligible for.

New students must prove they have been living in the UK for five years before their course start date in order to get living cost support from Student Finance England.

Course fees

For more information on course fees, the yearly cost is shown on this course page. If you would like to discuss fees further, please call us +44 (0)20 3011 2638. 

Course overview

The Construction Management degree course has been designed to meet the needs of today’s construction industry, giving you the specialist skills and knowledge needed to manage a construction project from inception and design through to occupation.

The construction industry is a very practical, technical and hands-on environment, and teaching and learning on the course reflects this. You will learn from real life examples, work-related learning, practical sessions, site inspections and expert guest speakers from the sector – all of which brings learning to life and makes for a dynamic student experience.

Upon graduation, you will be able to deliver construction projects safely, on time, on budget, and to the highest possible quality and construction standards. You will be able to apply the key theories, concepts and principles used in construction management - including measurement, building appraisal and performance, design and buildability - and will benefit from having a solid base in general business management theory.

As a Construction Management graduate, you will also be able to apply evidence-based approaches to analysis, evaluation, decision making and problem solving within the construction industry, making you the true specialist that employers are looking for.

Curriculum

Year 1

  • Changing Perspectives in Public Health (15 Credits)
  • Demonstrating Professional Principles and Values in Health and Social Care Practice (30 Credits)
  • Developing Operational Management Skills for Healthcare practice for England (15 Credits)
  • Effective Reporting and Record-Keeping in Health and Social Care Services (15 Credits)
  • Fundamentals of Evidence-Based Practice (Pearson-set Project - 15 Credits)
  • Law, Policy and Ethical Practice in Health and Social Care (15 Credits)
  • Supporting the Individual Journey through Integrated Health and Social Care (15 Credits)

Year 2

  • Facilitating Change in Healthcare Environments (15 Credits)
  • Global Health and Wellbeing (15 Credits)
  • Human Resource Management for Healthcare
  • Innovation and Improvement through Action Research (Pearson-set Project - 30 Credits)
  • Managing Quality in Care Environment (15 Credits)
  • Reflective Approaches in Implementing Person-Centred Practice (15 Credits)
  • Project Management for Healthcare (15 Credits)

Work experience/placement requirements

The Pearson BTEC Level 4 Higher National Certificate in Healthcare Practice requires at least 225 hours of work experience/placement in health and/or social care settings and a Professional Learning and Development portfolio (PLAD), including reflective accounts, to be completed.

The Pearson BTEC Level 5 Higher National Diploma in Healthcare Practice requires at least 225 hours of work experience/placement in health and/or social care settings and a Professional Learning and Development portfolio (PLAD), including reflective accounts. In total at least 450hrs of work experience/placements are to be completed over the two year period of the qualification.

Assessment 

There are no formal examinations required for this course. Assessments are undertaken in various ways:

  • Presentation
  • Writing an assignment
  • Analyzing a case study
  • Completing a portfolio of evidence

Writing reports

You will be required to work in your own time to complete research, homework tasks or group work. Self-study is vital to your success on this course and lecturers will give you guidance on how best to approach this throughout the study period.

Entry Requirements

Applicants must be aged 18+ and: 

  • Have a Level 3 qualification or an Access to Higher Education certificate.
  • Demonstrate English proficiency: GCSE 4/C or CEFR B2. If you do not have this qualification, you can carry out an English test provided at a GBS campus.
  • Pass an Academic interview.

Applicants aged 21+:

  • We welcome applications from students 21+ who do not match the standard entry requirements but who can demonstrate willingness and commitment to studying this subject, and who can evidence academic, professional or vocational experience in a related field.
  • Demonstrate English proficiency: GCSE 4/C or CEFR B2. If you do not have this qualification, you can carry out an English test provided at a GBS campus.

Important information:

  • Please note an Enhanced DBS check is normally required prior to starting your course.
  • You are required to submit their CV prior to starting your course.

Next steps: 

  1. Please fill out an application form by clicking on the ‘Apply Now’ button on this page.
  2. Send your supporting documents when requested by GBS.
  3. A panel interview takes place to assess your application. 
  4. GBS make a final decision on your application.

Fees & Funding

Funding your study

You can apply for financial help from the government to support your studies by visiting gov.uk/studentfinance. This could take the form of a Tuition Fee Loan, Maintenance Loan or Maintenance Grant.

  • A Tuition Fee Loan will cover the cost of your up-front fees and will be paid to your university or college. The Tuition Fee Loan must be repaid once you have finished your course and are earning £26,575 a year or more. 
  • If you are eligible, you can apply for a Maintenance Loan too. The Maintenance Loan is paid directly into your bank account at the start of term. The loan repayments only start once you leave your course and when your earnings are more than £26,575 a year. For more information, please visit gov.uk/studentfinance.
  • Maintenance Grants are paid into your bank account at the start of term. You don’t have to pay it back, but any funds you get will reduce the amount of Maintenance Loan you are eligible for.

New students must prove they have been living in the UK for five years before their course start date in order to get living cost support from Student Finance England.

Course fees

For more information on course fees, the yearly cost is shown on this course page. If you would like to discuss fees further, please call us +44 (0)20 3011 2638. 

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What our students say

Manea Bianca Stefana

HNC/HND in Business

It’s my first year here. I chose this university because it gave me the opportunity to have choice. I study two days per week - it’s very flexible. It makes it easy to study.


Elena Todorova

BSc (Hons) Business and Tourism Management

The campus is very new and comfortable. One of the best I saw. I like because I can work – I have a child and I can study and I can work and be with my family. This is very good for me. Because I have lived in this country only second year and English is a new language for me, when I study here I can teach my child at home new words.

Manea Bianca Stefana

HNC/HND in Business

It’s my first year here. I chose this university because it gave me the opportunity to have choice. I study two days per week - it’s very flexible. It makes it easy to study.


Manea Bianca Stefana

HNC/HND in Business

It’s my first year here. I chose this university because it gave me the opportunity to have choice. I study two days per week - it’s very flexible. It makes it easy to study.


PART OF THE GBS FAMILY

What our students say

BSC (HONS) BUSINESS AND TOURISM MANAGEMENT

Elena Todorova

The campus is very new and comfortable. One of the best I saw. I like because I can work – I have a child and I can study and I can work and be with my family. This is very good for me. Because I have lived in this country only second year and English is a new language for me, when I study here I can teach my child at home new words.

BSC (HONS) BUSINESS AND TOURISM MANAGEMENT

Elena Todorova

The campus is very new and comfortable. One of the best I saw. I like because I can work – I have a child and I can study and I can work and be with my family. This is very good for me. Because I have lived in this country only second year and English is a new language for me, when I study here I can teach my child at home new words.

FAQ

1. Is the HND in Healthcare Practice for England (Healthcare Management) course for me?

The HND in Healthcare Practice here at GBS helps to build a strong understanding of key areas within the English healthcare system — and the skills to be effective within different areas of Health and Social Care. This is a great introduction to the industry for those with a growing interest in pursuing a healthcare career. For those already working in healthcare, you will benefit from the development in your overall knowledge and understanding. You will also be assisted in planning for success in your future healthcare career.

During this healthcare management two-year course, you’ll develop a level of understanding that will open a new world of opportunities for your career moving forward. As you develop more knowledge of the healthcare environment in England, your practical abilities will also be enhanced with rewarding work-based experiences.
You'll complete your work experience in a healthcare setting, placing you in the perfect environment to learn and practice the skills needed for a successful career in the health sector.

The learning, practice and progression you make during your HND in Healthcare Practice studies will help you build a platform for future success in your career — whether you decide to take a private, social or public healthcare pathway. You will have the ability to pursue a career in Healthcare Management, Care Home Managers, Practice/Clinic Administration and Patient Services.

Our HND in Healthcare Practice course is available across four campuses in Birmingham, London, Leeds and Manchester. All four campuses provide you with the facilities and support to excel in the classroom, with a great selection of things to see and do during your leisure time.

At GBS we understand the importance of building a course that can fit in with the lives of our students as best as possible. Therefore, our HND in Healthcare Practice is available on weekdays (9:45am - 3:15pm) — providing the flexibility you need for a balanced lifestyle inside and out of the classroom.

Here are the entry requirements for this course:

Applicants must be aged 18+ and: 

  • Have a Level 3 qualification or an Access to Higher Education certificate.
  • Demonstrate English proficiency: GCSE 4/C or CEFR B2. If you do not have this qualification, you can carry out an English test provided at a GBS campus.
  • Pass an Academic interview.

Applicants aged 21+:

  • We welcome applications from students 21+ who do not match the standard entry requirements but who can demonstrate willingness and commitment to studying this subject, and who can evidence academic, professional or vocational experience in a related field.
  • Demonstrate English proficiency: GCSE 4/C or CEFR B2. If you do not have this qualification, you can carry out an English test provided at a GBS campus.

Important information:

  • Please note an Enhanced DBS check is normally required prior to starting your course.
  • You are required to submit their CV prior to starting your course.

Next steps: 

  1. Please fill out an application form by clicking on the ‘Apply Now’ button on this page.
  2. Send your supporting documents when requested by GBS.
  3. A panel interview takes place to assess your application. 
  4. GBS make a final decision on your application.

Your HND in Healthcare Practice will provide you with measured progression in your understanding of the English healthcare system, with a variety of tasks and material designed to turn you into a leading graduate with a bright future in healthcare. Your first year will enable you to gain a clear grasp of the fundamental standards and practices across the English healthcare system.

The second year provides you with a more nuanced understanding of the topics covered in the first year including Global Health and Wellbeing, Managing Quality in Care Environment and Project Management for Healthcare.

There are no formal examinations required for this course. Your assessments will be undertaken in several other ways including:

  • Individual presentations
  • Writing an assignment
  • Analyzing case studies
  • Completing a portfolio of evidence
  • Writing reports
  • Role Plays
  • Professional discussion

You will be required to work in your own time to complete research, homework activities or group work. Self-study is vital to your success in this course and lecturers will give you guidance on how best to approach this throughout the study period.