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BSc (Hons) Health and Social Care

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    UK fee **

    AY 24/25: £ 9,250
    AY 25/26: £ 9,535
  • International fee **

    AY 24/25: £ 15,950
    AY 25/26: £ 15,950
  • * Subject to availability     ** Price per academic year

Course Overview

Our three-year BSc (Hons) in Health and Social care course will help you make a positive impact on the daily lives of vulnerable people. 

This undergraduate degree, delivered in excellent teaching facilities, offers you the opportunity to develop the values, practical skills and knowledge essential for a successful career in the global health and social care sector. 

Led by our highly experienced and dedicated team, you will explore key principles such as professional values, ethical care practices, promoting physical and mental health, safeguarding, and advocating for diversity and inclusion. Our focus is on helping you become a knowledgeable, compassionate, and person-centred care professional. 

Why study this course?

  • This degree is delivered in excellent teaching facilities which provide a stimulating learning environment that will be both engaging and memorable.
  • This undergraduate course offers you the opportunity to develop the values, practical skills and knowledge necessary for a successful career in the global health and social care environment.
  • Our highly experienced and dedicated team will lead you in an exploration of the principles of care, professional values, attitudes and behaviour, ethical practice of care, promoting physical and mental health and emotional wellbeing and safeguarding and promoting diversity and inclusion.
  • Our focus is on helping you become a knowledgeable, compassionate, and person-centred care professional.
  • 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
  • Contemporary Mental Health (HLT6060) Optional
  • Safeguarding Vulnerable Adults (HLT6012) Optional
  • Care of the Older Person (HLT6015) Optional
  • Working With Children and Families (HLT6125) Optional
  • Safeguarding Children (HLT6027) Optional

Career progression

Upon successfully completing this programme, you will be prepared for work in a wide range of statutory, voluntary and independent settings. These include: 

  • Local authority teams 
  • Health promotion projects 
  • Refugee and asylum service hospitals 
  • Sheltered accommodation 
  • Hospices and day centres 
  • Residential care units 

In addition, graduates with a health and social care background are 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. 

This BSc (Hons) Health and Social Care Degree will equip you with 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

Standard entry requirements:

  • UCAS Tariff 96

 Non-standard applicant requirements:

  • IELTS 6.0 with no less than 5.5 in any band (or equivalent)

Alternative assessment:

For mature students (those over 21 years old), or those requiring an alternative kind of assessment:

  • You must take part in an academic interview to demonstrate your non-academic achievements, such as work experience.

 

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.

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