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Health and Social Care Undergraduate
This Health and Social Care BSc (Hons) with Foundation Year in Health Degree is delivered in partnership with Leeds Trinity University.
To help meet the demand for skilled professionals in this growing area of provision, Health and Social Care with Foundation Year Degree has been designed in partnership with leading health and social care employers.
In this course, you’ll study key themes including psychological interventions and alternative therapies, social prescribing for diverse community groups, multi-agency working, managing long-term conditions, and developing leadership and enterprise in healthcare settings.
The four-year BSc (Hons) Health and Social Care with Foundation Year in Health Degree offers an alternative route into higher education. It is designed for prospective students who may not have sufficient or relevant academic background to study at a university.
In the integrated Foundation Year in Health, you will undertake modules to help develop your academic skills and confidence and will be introduced to key concepts, debates, and skills that will support and inform your second, third, and fourth years of undergraduate degree study.
You'll explore the concept of holistic care and how the study of human biology, psychology, and sociology contribute to understanding how individuals, families, and communities can achieve wellness in health and social care. You'll investigate the role exercise plays in health from a multi-disciplinary perspective, exploring theories including health and wellbeing, behavior change, and working with clients.
Following the successful completion of your Foundation Year, you’ll progress onto level 4 of the degree.
September, January, May
The BSc (Hons) Health and Social Care with Foundation Year in Health Degree at SSS includes a number of strategies designed to develop professional, high-quality graduates for the health and social care sector:
By studying the BSc Health and Social Care course, You’ll examine the national and global perspectives of health and social care, considering cultural values and beliefs to deliver compassionate, high-quality, and inclusive care services for individuals, families, and communities.
You’ll develop a high level of theoretical knowledge and practical know-how through our lecturer’s practitioner and research experience, exploring subject specific skills and the importance of cultural competence, social justice, adherence to relevant legislation and professional standards throughout all levels of your study.
Professional work placements, which form an integral part of your degree, will give you the chance to gain experience in multiple health and social care settings.
The module details given below for the Health and Social Care with Foundation Year are subject to change and are the latest example of the curriculum available in this course of study. Students will study a combination of core and option modules across their four years of study.
Core modules (students are required to take):
Core modules (students are required to take):
Core modules (students are required to take):
Core modules (students are required to take):
The BSc health and social care course integrates theory and practice. As such, teaching methods are designed to be diverse, and inclusive and to reflect the global context in which you will operate upon graduating.
Methods include face-to-face, blended, and independent learning, through a combination of lectures, tutorials, workshops, work-based learning, ‘real-world’ projects, and discussion forums.
The BSc (Hons) Health and Social Care with Foundation Year features research-rich, but practice-led, teaching that develops your cultural, contextual, and ethical professional understanding.
A variety of assessment methods are used, matched to the learning outcomes for your programme, to enable you to demonstrate the full range of knowledge and skills that you have developed.
We’ll assess you through methods that may include: individual and group presentations, portfolios, case study reviews, reports, oral assessments, projects, short answer exams, and literature reviews.
Applicants should have GCSE English Language at grade C/4 or higher or accepted equivalent qualification and a level 3 qualification equivalent to 48 UCAS points.
Applications are welcome from mature students with few or no formal qualifications. These applications will be assessed based on any previous relevant work experience or learning, an interview, a written task, and an English proficiency test.
This course is not available to students on a Student Route Visa.
Getting In Touch
If you need any more help or information, please email our Admissions Team at admissions@scholarsschool.ac.uk; or call on +44 (0)207 183 3647
UK & EU Students (with settled status):
Tuition fees cost £9,250 a year for this course in 2023/2024.
Depending on government policy, tuition fees may rise with inflation in future years.
Tuition fees for 2024/25 entry will be set in summer 2023.
Living costs, e.g.travel, food, will also need to be taken into consideration.
When you apply for your student loan you will need to supply the correct UCAS code for your course of study. This code will depend on your study location, course, and start date (see table below) and will be sent to you in any offer email you receive from Leeds Trinity University. Please ensure that you use the correct code to help avoid delays with the processing of your application and receipt of any student loan.
Our intake dates are September, January, and May - your application will be considered for the next intake.
Following review of your application by Scholars School System, information will be shared with Leeds Trinity University who will contact you with final confirmation of a decision on your application.
The contemporary curriculum of the BSc (Hons) Health and Social Care with Foundation Year will prepare you for a rewarding career in areas including public health, frontline digital health specialisms, community development, health commissioning, health and justice, and psychological wellbeing practice. Progression opportunities also exist in a range of relevant health or social care graduate schemes as well as in postgraduate clinical and non-clinical roles.
Students who are enrolled on this degree, delivered in partnership with Leeds Trinity University, are eligible for membership of Leeds Trinity Students’ Union. Information on how to join the Students’ Union will be given to you when you begin your course.
Birmingham, Manchester, London, Bradford, Leicester
A BSc Hons in Health and Social Care at UK universities is an undergraduate degree that prepares students for careers in healthcare, social services, and community support. It covers topics like healthcare management, social policy, and working with vulnerable populations.
A foundation degree is equivalent to the first two years of a bachelor's degree. It is a good option if you want to study a subject at university but don't have the necessary qualifications.
At the Foundation level of healthcare, you will learn about the basic principles of health and social care. This includes topics such as effective caring and being healthy in the modern world, academic skills, and studying with confidence.
A foundation year is a preparatory course that helps students transition to university. It's designed to bridge the gap between high school and degree-level study, providing the necessary skills and knowledge.
A foundation degree is a standalone qualification equivalent to the first two years of a bachelor's degree. It offers a more practical focus and can be a great option for those who don't meet the entry requirements for a full degree.
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