BSc (Hons) Health and Social Care with Foundation Year

4 Year

Duration

Undergraduate

Level

London

Campus

Health Care

Subject

Program Overview

The BSc (Hons) in Health and Social Care with Foundation Year equips you with the skills and knowledge to support vulnerable individuals and make a real difference in their lives. The course combines excellent teaching facilities with a supportive and engaging learning environment. You’ll explore key areas such as care principles, ethics, wellbeing, and inclusion. Led by experienced professionals, the programme prepares you for a compassionate, person-centred career in the global health and social care sector.

Curriculum & Modules

Core:

• Reading Modern Society (FND3001)

• The Individual and Society (FND3002)

• Research Methods in Social Science (FND3003)

• The World of Work (FND3004)

• Reading Contemporary Society (FND3005)

• Self-reflection and Academic Skill Development (FND3012)

• Legal and Ethical Issues (HSO4001)

• Introduction to Social Policy (HSO4002)

• Principles of Care (HSO4004)

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

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

• Enhancing Communication and Academic Skills (HSO4009)

• Group Dynamics and Working in Teams (HSO5000)

• Work-based Experience (HSO5003)

• Health Promotion – Challenges and Opportunities (HSO5004)

• Social Inclusion, Empowerment and Health (HSO5005)

• Employability Skills (HSO5006)

• Person Centred Health and Social Care (HSO5007)

• Research Proposal/Methods (HSO6000)

• Compassionate Health and Social Care (HSO6001)

• Dissertation/Research Project (HSO6002)

Optional:

• Safeguarding Children (HLT6027)

• Safeguarding Vulnerable Adults (HLT6012)

• Care of the Older Person (HLT6015)

• Contemporary Mental Health (HLT6060)

• Working With Children and Families (HLT6125)

What You'll Go On To Do

A degree in Health and Social Care with Foundation Year explores health in a broad context, addressing contemporary issues and preparing you to meet the complex needs of individuals, families, and communities. As demand grows for adaptable care professionals, this course equips you to work flexibly across diverse settings. You’ll also develop key transferable skills, including communication, IT proficiency, teamwork, independent working, research, data analysis, and the ability to offer meaningful support and guidance—making you well-prepared for a wide range of roles in the health and social care sector.

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Study Mode

Full-time on campus

Intakes

January, April, September

Fees

£ 9,250 per year

Entry Requirements

Minimum of two full A-levels (or equivalent)

Proficiency in the English language

Funding

Student Finance Company or Self Funded

Program Summary