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BSc (Hons) Health and Social Care with Foundation Year

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    UK fee **

    AY 24/25: £ 9,250
    AY 25/26: £ 9,535
  • * Subject to availability     ** Price per academic year

Course Overview

Our four-year Health and Social Care course will equip you with the values, skills and knowledge you need to enjoy a successful career in this important sector and make a difference in the daily lives of vulnerable people. 

The programme is delivered in excellent teaching facilities that provide a stimulating learning environment that will be both engaging and memorable. Led by our highly experienced and dedicated team, you will explore: 

  • The principles of care 
  • Professional values 
  • Attitudes and behaviour 
  • Ethical practice of care,  
  • Promoting physical and mental health 
  • Emotional wellbeing 
  • Safeguarding  
  • Promoting diversity and inclusion.  

By embracing each of these elements, you will become a knowledgeable, compassionate and person-centred care professional. 

This foundation year degree will also enable you to develop a range of key transferable employability skills, including written and verbal communication skills, IT skills, and the ability to work independently and in a team, research and data analysis skills, and the ability to provide support and guidance. 

 

Why study this course?

  • This degree will give you a good foundation, allowing you to work in a wide range of statutory, voluntary and independent settings, including local authority teams, health promotion projects, refugee and asylum service hospitals, sheltered accommodation, hospices and day centres, and residential care units.
  • Graduates with a health and social care background are also in a good position to be considered for careers in health education and health promotion, welfare, health research, community mental health and commissioning and care management services.
  • Graduates may seek roles as service managers and coordinators, in advocacy, education and training, or as technicians and support workers helping children and families, older and disabled people, drug and alcohol abusers, and people with mental health problems.
  • Reading Modern Society (FND3001) Compulsory
  • The Individual and Society (FND3002) Compulsory
  • Research Methods in Social Science (FND3003) Compulsory
  • The World of Work (FND3004) Compulsory
  • Reading Contemporary Society (FND3005) Compulsory
  • Self-reflection and Academic Skill Development (FND3012) Compulsory
  • Legal and Ethical Issues (HSO4001) Compulsory
  • Introduction to Social Policy (HSO4002) Compulsory
  • Principles of Care (HSO4004) Compulsory
  • Anatomy & Physiology for Health and Social Care (HSO4007) Compulsory
  • Introduction to Research and Evidence-Based Practice (HSO4008) Compulsory
  • Enhancing Communication and Academic Skills (HSO4009) Compulsory
  • Group Dynamics and Working in Teams (HSO5000) Compulsory
  • Work-based Experience (HSO5003) Compulsory
  • Health Promotion – Challenges and Opportunities (HSO5004) Compulsory
  • Social Inclusion, Empowerment and Health (HSO5005) Compulsory
  • Employability Skills (HSO5006) Compulsory
  • Person Centred Health and Social Care (HSO5007) Compulsory
  • Research Proposal/Methods (HSO6000) Compulsory
  • Compassionate Health and Social Care (HSO6001) Compulsory
  • Dissertation/Research Project (HSO6002) Compulsory
  • Safeguarding Children (HLT6027) Optional
  • Safeguarding Vulnerable Adults (HLT6012) Optional
  • Care of the Older Person (HLT6015) Optional
  • Contemporary Mental Health (HLT6060) Optional
  • Working With Children and Families (HLT6125) Optional

Career progression

A degree in health and social care looks at health in its broad context and investigates contemporary health issues. There’s a growing demand for health and social care workers who are not restricted by boundaries and can work flexibly to accommodate the increasingly complex health and social care needs of individuals, families and communities.

This Foundation Year degree will also enable you to develop a range of key transferable employability skills, including written and verbal communication skills, IT skills, and the ability to work independently and in a team, research and data analysis skills, and the ability to provide support and guidance.

Entry Requirements

UCAS points: 48

Level 3: Any subjects are acceptable

GCSEs: Five at grade C or above / grade 4 to 9

IELTS: 5.0 with no less than 4.5 in any band (Non-native speakers)

If you did not study GCSEs / A-Levels and have non-traditional entry qualifications or relevant work experience we will be happy to consider your application.

You will be required to attend an interview as part of the admissions process.

The compulsory work placement (taken during Level HE5 of the course) involves regular unsupervised access to children and/or vulnerable adults, also known as regulated activity. If you’ll be undertaking a placement that involves regulated activity you’ll have to get an Enhanced Disclosure certificate from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) beforehand. Charges are payable to cover the cost of the DBS Enhanced Disclosure application and annual registration with the online Update Service. You don’t need to apply for DBS Enhanced Disclosure before starting the course.

The School of Health and Sports Science

  • Dr Morris Anglin, Dean of School of Health and Sports Science
    Dr Morris Anglin, Dean of School of Health and Sports Science
    Our highly qualified lecturers bring expertise from a wide range of sectors. Whether you are starting your journey or advancing your career, our academic team will provide an exceptional learning experience.

Student stories

George, BA (Hons) Business Management with Foundation Year  

“RCL offers many advantages over other colleges. My campus is modern with great facilities, while the timetables and lectures are well organised. Plus, the IT and Student Support teams are always available to assist us.”

Geanina, BSc (Hons) Health and Social Care with Foundation Year  

“RCL provides a fantastic learning environment. My class group and I receive unwavering support from the academic team. Their commitment to meeting student needs is truly appreciated.”

The School of Health and Sports Science

  • Dr Morris Anglin, Dean of School of Health and Sports Science
    Our highly qualified lecturers bring expertise from a wide range of sectors. Whether you are starting your journey or advancing your career, our academic team will provide an exceptional learning experience.

BSc (Hons) Health and Social Care with Foundation Year

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