BSc (Hons) Health & Social Care
Foundation Year + Bachelor’s (Level 6)
Course Overview
The BSc (Hons) Health & Social Care is designed for individuals who are passionate about supporting people, improving health and wellbeing, and building a career across health, social care, or community services. The programme combines a Foundation Year of academic preparation with specialist study in care principles, safeguarding, equality and inclusion, health policy, and person-centred practice. It supports learners who wish to build capability in communication, leadership, professional care delivery, and critical, research-informed decisionmaking.
Course Profile
Learning Outcomes:
✓ Understand health and social care principles and practices.
✓ Develop communication, leadership, and professional care skills.
✓ Understand safeguarding, equality, diversity, and inclusion.
✓ Analyse health policies and ethical issues.
✓ Plan and deliver person-centred care.
✓ Develop research, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills for the health and social care sector
Career Outcomes / Job Roles
Graduates may progress into practitioner, coordination, and community-facing roles across health, social care, and third-sector organisations.
Potential career pathways include:
▸ Health & Social Care Practitioner
▸ Care Coordinator
▸ Community Support Worker
▸ Family Support Worker
▸ Healthcare Assistant (where appropriate)
▸ Residential Care Manager (with experience)
▸ Social Care Officer
▸ Health Promotion Officer
▸ Community Development Worker
▸ Wellbeing Coordinator
Syllabus / Modules
The modules below provide an indicative structure across the foundation and degree years.
Assessment Methods
Assessment is designed to evaluate academic understanding, practical care skills, and professional competence. Methods may include:
• Written assignments and case studies
• Coursework and reflective portfolios
• Presentations and group work
• Practical and simulated care assessments
• Work placement / practice-based evaluation
• Industry-relevant final-year project
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Admissions Note
Entry requirements, fees, interview outcomes and final admission decisions remain subject to institutional policies and current admissions requirements. Applicants should contact the admissions team for the latest tuition fee information and eligibility guidance.
