Develop the skills and confidence to deliver real-world, research-informed health and social care, on a degree course that opens up a wide range of career roles.
This course gives you a broad understanding of contemporary health and social care and its application in the wider social, policy, legal and organisational environment, both within the UK and internationally.
Areas of study incorporate sociology, public health, law and the human services. In your second and third years, follow your interests with optional units in mental health, disability, safeguarding, addictions, human rights and care of older people. In your final year, undertake an independent research project, with the support of our experienced academic team.
There is a strong vocational focus, ensuring you develop transferable, employability-enhancing skills. Take this course over four years and include a fee-free one-year placement in industry* where you gain practical experience, build your CV and meet potential future employers.
We will consider you as an individual and take into account all elements of your application, not just your qualifications. We are looking for breadth and depth in your current studies and enthusiasm for the subject you wish to study.
At least 96 points with 80 points from at least 2 A level passes
At least 96 points with Merit Merit Merit in BTEC Extended Diploma or Distinction Distinction in the BTEC Diploma
A completed Access to Higher Education Diploma
Equivalent qualifications such as Irish Leaving Certificate, OCR Nationals, International Baccalaureate and CACHE Level 3 awards.
You can work out how many UCAS points your qualifications are worth with the UCAS tariff calculator
Check Your Country page to confirm that your local qualifications are suitable or contact your International Admissions Team
The 20 hours is total hours. It is not per job. If you hold multiple part-time jobs then the total hours of all the work you are doing added together.
English language requirements
The University accepts the following qualification as satisfying the English Language requirements for entry to a Bachelor or Master's degree.
UKVI Academic IELTS overall score of 6.0 with minimum 5.5 in each element
Please note: some courses may require higher levels of English – the exact criteria will be specified in the course descriptions
Humanities and Social Sciences
Bedford Campus
Undergraduate
Full-time, 3 years
October
6.0
Home full-time: £9,250, International full-time: £13,500,
Southampton
6.0
Undergraduate
9250
Cambridge, Chalmsford & Peterborough
6.0
Undergraduate
£ £9,250, £13,900
Cheltenham, Gloucester and London
5.5
Undergraduate
9250