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The health and social care sectors employ one in ten of the working population
I really enjoyed my three years studying at the University Centre and I would highly recommend it. The tutors are fantastic and very supportive, and I was very pleased to be able to continue my studies here for another year doing my PGCE.
Initially, I was worried about getting back into education and learning later in life, after having such a long gap since any previous academic study. However, with the support of my amazing tutors and the fantastic library staff, I was soon able to overcome this and began to make excellent progress in my degree.
Danielle Jones
Achieved: BA (Hons) Health and Applied Social Studies
Where next: Studying for a Professional Graduate Certificate in Education at Nelson and Colne College Group University Centre
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95.6% of our students are confident they have gained the knowledge and skills they need to make them ready for the workplace*, which is 6% higher than the national average!
*based on the 2024 National Student Survey sample
I worked in substance misuse services for eight years and have experience of managing residential treatment centres and community programmes in Lancaster, Chorley and the Manchester area. I also have experience of writing and developing therapeutic programmes in recovery services.
I am passionate about this sector, working with people who have lost direction, lost contact with family and friends, they may have been through the criminal justice system. Getting them back on track and back into education or work and seeing that transformation is incredibly rewarding.
The alcohol and substance misuse course will support you to further develop your knowledge, lead on to further study, or progress in your career enabling you to make a difference.
Ian Pickering
Industry Expert Alcohol and Substance Misuse