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High Demand

BSc Health & Social Care

3 years or foundation route · care, community support, wellbeing and service leadership.

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Course snapshot

89% match
Typical salary range£22k–£48k+
3 yrsDuration
BlendedStudy mode
£14k+Maintenance
SFEFunding route
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Course overview

A degree dedicated to caring for others.

Gain the skills to lead care services, manage NHS administration projects, and coordinate healthcare systems in local government.

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Who it suits

Individuals with a strong empathy for others, support workers looking to step up into management, and adult learners wanting to work in the public sector or NHS.

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What you'll learn

Communication in care, safeguarding legislation, social policy, community health, service management, and public health policies.

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Assessment style

Primarily reports, presentations, and reflective journals tracking personal growth and care compliance, with minimal written hall exams.

94%Match score
96%Flexibility
89%Value
15–30Seminar group size
Career outcomes

What jobs can this degree lead to?

Explore roles in community health, social services, and care compliance.

Care Coordinator

Care Coordinator

£24k–£35k

Coordinate social care plans and manage clinical support schedules.

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Support Worker Leader

Support Worker Leader

£22k–£30k

Supervise residential support teams and community outreach.

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Health Service Manager

Health Service Manager

£35k–£55k

Manage operations in healthcare facilities or clinical departments.

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Social Care Adviser

Social Care Adviser

£28k–£40k

Advise local councils or housing associations on social care policy.

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Student Finance

Estimate support before applying.

Health & Social Care courses are fully designated for tuition fee loans and maintenance grants.

Total possible support£23,925
£9,790Tuition Fee Loan
£14,135Maintenance Loan
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£23,925
Why this course

Why choose Health & Social Care?

Develop skills to lead care services, manage NHS projects and help your community.

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Rewarding career

Make a positive difference in people's lives every single day.

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Blended lectures

Attend lectures structured specifically to support adult students.

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Tuition covered

Tuition fee loan covers 100% of your course fees if eligible.

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Reflective practice

Learn to evaluate care strategies to improve system quality.

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NHS & Council jobs

Excellent entry paths to professional administration routes.

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Further study

Pathway to professional Master's in Social Work or nursing.

Study structure

What you could study.

Clear year-by-year cards are easier to scan than long module tables.

1

Year 1: Foundations

Introduction to the social care landscape and core communication.

  • Social Care in Context
  • Communication in Care Settings
  • Safeguarding Legislation
  • Reflective Practice
2

Year 2: Care Systems

Explore health promotion strategies and mental health principles.

  • Health Promotion & Wellness
  • Mental Health Principles
  • Care Planning & Assessment
  • Sociological Perspectives
3

Year 3: Leadership

Management principles in social and clinical settings.

  • Leadership in Health & Care
  • Health Policy & Economics
  • Research Project
  • Managing Care Services
Study modes

Choose the safest route for your life.

Study mode affects timetable, flexibility and sometimes Maintenance Loan eligibility.

Best for support

Blended / campus

Full student support, direct discussions.

AttendanceWeekly
MaintenanceUsually stronger
Networking / SupportHigh
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Weekend slots

Suits working adults but requires check for SFE status.

AttendanceWeekend
MaintenanceRisk
Networking / SupportHigh
Most remote

Online study

High flexibility, best for distance learners.

AttendanceRemote
MaintenanceNo / risk
Networking / SupportLow
Student stories

People like you choose this route.

Real journeys from adult learners — not a generic university brochure.

Elena, 41
Support Worker
★★★★★
"I worked as a carer for 10 years and wanted to move into management. This degree changed everything."
Elena, 41Care Lead · graduated 2025
Marcus, 32
Career changer
★★★★★
"The flexible blended model was the only way I could afford to study while keeping my job."
Marcus, 32Housing officer · year 2
Entry requirements

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Simple criteria tailored for adult students returning to learning.

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A Levels  Accepted entry route.
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Work Experience  Care work experience highly valued.
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NVQ/BTEC  NVQ Level 3 and relevant diplomas accepted.
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Upcoming intakes

Choose your start date.

Multiple intakes a year mean you don't have to wait for September.

Jan2027

Health BA

Applications open.

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Apr2027

Health BA

Adviser check recommended.

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Sep2027

Health BA

Main intake route.

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BA Health & Social Care

£24k–£45k+ salary · up to £14k+ maintenance signal · 94 match
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FAQ

Questions before applying.

Clear answers reduce uncertainty before you apply.

Can I study part-time?+
The course is full-time designated but structured on a blended model, so attendance is only required 2 days a week.
Are there placement hours?+
Yes. Most Health & Social Care pathways recommend local placement projects to verify your competence.
Can I progress to social work?+
Yes, this degree builds the exact academic foundation to join a certified Master's in Social Work.
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