Pathways

Pathways

If you would like study on a part-time basis for a recognised academic we offer a range of pathways:

Generalist pathway in Health and Social Care

• Diploma of Higher Education in Health and Social Care
• BSc (Hons) in Health and Social Care
• Graduate Diploma in Health and Social Care

Child and Adolescent Mental Health pathway

• Diploma of Higher Education in Health and Social Care (Child and Adolescent Mental Health)
• BSc (Hons) in Health and Social Care (Child and Adolescent Mental Health)
• Graduate Diploma in Health and Social Care (Child and Adolescent Mental Health)

Cognitive Behaviour Therapy applied to physical and mental health problems pathway (subject to approval)

• BSc (Hons) in Cognitive Behaviour Therapy applied to physical and mental health problems
• Graduate Diploma in Cognitive Behaviour Therapy applied to physical and mental health problems
• Postgraduate Certificate in Cognitive Behaviour Therapy applied to physical and mental health problems

Midwifery pathway

• Diploma of Higher Education in Health and Social Care (Advanced Midwifery Practice)
• BSc (Hons) in Health and Social Care (Advanced Midwifery Practice)
• Graduate Diploma in Health and Social Care (Advanced Midwifery Practice)

Psychosocial Interventions pathway

• Diploma of Higher Education in Health and Social Care (Psychosocial Interventions)
• BSc (Hons) in Health and Social Care (Psychosocial Interventions)
• Graduate Diploma in Health and Social Care (Psychosocial Interventions)

These clinically focused programmes are designed so that you can apply your learning to the area of practice in which you are employed.

If you select the generic pathway, you can select from our full range of accredited modules to build your own award.  If you choose to study for a ‘programme specific’ award, then certain module combinations must be followed.

This framework offers you and your manager a flexible system which enables both organisational and individual aspirations to be met. You, your manager and our admissions tutors will be able to plan a route through our modules. Many of these are appropriate to multi-disciplinary professionals.

Each pathway offers:

• modules covering a range of contemporary issues applied to the student’s own practice setting
• an emphasis on quality care and evidence based practice
• close links between theory and practice, with academic credit for workplace learning
• support and supervision from academic and practice-based staff

Outcomes

Lifelong learning

Lifelong learning is an essential part of professional development in health and social care.

It is important for health service employers to ensure that staff are up to date with National Service Framework standards and Health Improvement Programme activity as well as other new policies and ways of providing services.

At the same time staff themselves are keen to develop their personal skills and interests to enhance their career opportunities.

Learning outcomes

All learning outcomes reflect the qualities necessary for exercising personal responsibility and decision-making in complex and unpredictable circumstances - all features of many areas of contemporary clinical practice.

Each module is assessed on an individual basis, though some integrated assignments are used within the Child and Adolescent Mental Health Programmes.

Assessments

We use a variety of assignments, such as essays, case studies, project plans, critical incident analyses etc. We sometimes use portfolios and/or examinations. Clinical skills as well as theoretical assignments contribute to credit awarded.

You will remain in your own area and assessment is geared towards work that is directly relevant to your own practice.

Benefits for employers

• These are competency based programmes, drawn up collaboratively between service and education, reflecting service needs and key professional issues
• Work-based learning means that students can study and develop while working in their area of clinical practice
• Our assessment strategy emphasises improvements in clinical knowledge and skills for the benefit of client care.

A focus on evidence based practice

• At York we have considerable expertise in the evidence based practice approach and our pathways use this as a foundation stone.

Availability

Attendance

All programmes are run on a part-time basis. You should normally expect to attend once a week or fortnightly for each ten week module during term time. Some modules are organised over five or six full days rather than half days. Each session usually lasts either 2-3 hours or a full day, but might not always involve ‘face-to face’ teaching.

Every 20 credit module represents 200 hours of student work. This normally consists of up to 36 hours attendance for lectures, seminars and tutorials and 164 hours independent study and clinical practice. This might include reading, thinking, talking to patients, talking to colleagues and going to the library.

Sessions are organised to maximise learning. You therefore should expect to take part in group focused activities and seminars, undertake guided studies and directed reading. There are three 10 week terms per year.

Availability

Our pathways start on different dates throughout the year:

• generalist pathway: flexible start date (September - January - April)
• CAMH pathway: starts every fourth term
• CBT pathway: starts every Autumn term (September)
• Midwifery pathway: starts every Autumn term (September)
• PSI parthway: starts every Spring term (January)

Location

Our programmes are mainly taught on our Heslington campus, but we also have some flexible modes of delivery, including off-site teaching and blended and distance learning.

Entry

Eligibility

Our pathways are open to registered practitioners working in health and social care settings. There is normally no formal selection process but we will need evidence of appropriate experience and ongoing professional development. You will need to supply an academic reference.

Diploma level pathways

You will need to use the APL process to enter the programme at Level 5 and need to able to bring in at least 120 credit points from Level 4 study.

Degree level pathways

You will need to use the APL process to enter the programme at Level 6 and need to transfer 120 credit points from Level 4 and 120 credit points from Level 5 study.  To complete your degree you will need a 120 credit points at Level 6.

If you are a student who has completed a Diploma of Higher Education in Nursing Studies (pre-registration) course at the University of York with 60 additional credits at Level 6 (which includes the equivalent of a dissertation), you will be able to complete your degree by undertaking just three 20 credit modules.

Masters level pathways

To access Level 7 pathways, you need to bring in 120 credit points at Level 6.