BSc (Hons) Health and Social Care

3 Year

Duration

Undergraduate

Level

London

Campus

Health Care

Subject

Program Overview

The BSc (Hons) Health and Social Care degree equips you to support and improve the lives of vulnerable individuals. It opens doors to roles in local authorities, health promotion, refugee services, residential care, and more. Graduates can pursue careers in health education, welfare, research, mental health, and care management. Opportunities include service coordination, advocacy, and support work with children, the elderly, disabled individuals, and those facing addiction or mental health issues. The course offers a strong foundation for impactful work across statutory, voluntary, and independent care sectors.

Curriculum & Modules

Compulsory:

• Legal and Ethical Issues (HSO4001) Compulsory

• Introduction to Social Policy (HSO4002) Compulsory

• Principles of Care (HSO4004) Compulsory

• Anatomy & Physiology for Health and Social Care (HSO4007) Compulsory

• Introduction to Research and Evidence-Based Practice (HSO4008) Compulsory

• Enhancing Communication and Academic Skills (HSO4009) Compulsory

• Group Dynamics and Working in Teams (HSO5000) Compulsory

• Work-based Experience (HSO5003) Compulsory

• Health Promotion – Challenges and Opportunities (HSO5004) Compulsory

• Social Inclusion, Empowerment and Health (HSO5005) Compulsory

• Employability Skills (HSO5006) Compulsory

• Person Centred Health and Social Care (HSO5007) Compulsory

• Research Proposal/Methods (HSO6000) Compulsory

• Compassionate Health and Social Care (HSO6001) Compulsory

• Dissertation/Research Project (HSO6002) Compulsory

Optional:

• Contemporary Mental Health (HLT6060) Optional

• Safeguarding Vulnerable Adults (HLT6012) Optional

• Care of the Older Person (HLT6015) Optional

• Working With Children and Families (HLT6125) Optional

• Safeguarding Children (HLT6027) Optional

What You'll Go On To Do

The BSc (Hons) Health and Social Care degree explores health in a broad context and addresses today’s key health issues. With rising demand for adaptable professionals, the course prepares you to meet complex health and social care needs across diverse settings. You’ll also gain valuable transferable skills, including strong communication, IT proficiency, teamwork, independent working, and research and data analysis. These skills will support a wide range of career opportunities and enable you to offer informed support and guidance in various professional care environments.

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Study Mode

Full-time on campus

Intakes

January, April, September

Fees

£9,250 per year, £13,550 per year (Overseas)

Entry Requirements

• UCAS points: 96

• Level 3: Any subjects are acceptable

• GCSEs: Five at grade C or above / grade 4 to 9

• IELTS: 6.0 with no less than 5.5 in any band (non-native speakers)

Funding

Student Finance Company or Self Funded

Program Summary