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BSc (Hons) Health and Social Care (Top-Up) | UoS in London

BSc (Hons) Health and Social Care will provide you with a detailed understanding of health and social care policy and practice.

Course details

This degree will teach you about the main issues around health, social care and wellbeing for communities around the UK. You’ll graduate with the skills you need to make a difference for some of the most vulnerable groups in society and a well-respected qualification that will increase your employability.

Mode of study: 2-3 days a week
Intake: Intakes: October, February, May
Course length: 4 years
Course fee: £9250 per year
Location: London campus

UoS in London

Course overview

BSc (Hons) Health and Social Care will provide you with a detailed understanding of health and social care policy and practice. You will study the key contemporary issues that influence health, social care and the wellbeing of individuals and communities, from a theoretical, policy and practical level.

Benefits

Active collaborative learning
Face-to-face discussion
Outstanding student support
Learn from experienced tutors
Make full use of facilities
Access support
Careers advice

Entry requirements

To have completed a relevant health and social HE diploma.

You should also have:

British Council International English Language Testing System (IELTS) overall score of 6.0

Careers

In this course, you’ll learn everything you need to know to take on management roles in a diverse sector that includes working with young people, mental health and drug and alcohol abuse support.

You’ll be able to work for the NHS, charities like Age UK and MIND, social care organisations like Turning Point and other public, private and voluntary sector health agencies. Social workers, for example, earn on average over £35,000

Modules

You’ll learn through workshops, small group work, lectures, computer-based learning, presentations and independent learning. Plus, you’ll get one-to-one support from our expert academic staff. You’ll be marked on your group project and presentations, multiple-choice questionnaires and timed tests.

Modules

Substance Use and Society (20 credits)
Practical Applications (20 credits)
Health and Social Care Dissertation (40 credits)
Life Course Approaches in Health, Social Care and Ageing (20 credits)
Global Health (20 credits)