Program Overview

Health and Social Care BA (Hons)

The Health and Social Care BA (Hons) course is designed for those who want to create meaningful change, supporting individuals and communities facing challenges such as mental health issues, homelessness, domestic abuse, and social inequality.

Course Details

• UCAS code: L510
• Level of study: Undergraduate
• Typical offer: 96 UCAS tariff points
• Start date: September 2026
• Duration: Three years full-time / part-time option available
• Attendance: Full-time, Part-time
• Course delivery: On-campus (City Campus)
• Work placement opportunities are available.

About this Course

This course is designed for those who are passionate about making a real difference to people's lives. Our teaching is led by experts alongside a curriculum shaped by the latest developments in the field. You will be equipped with the knowledge, skills, and hands-on experience to navigate the evolving health and social care landscape.

What you'll Study

We use creative teaching methods to bring issues to life and to help students make the links between theory and practice. Our teaching uses the latest research and utilizes our close links with a range of national and local organizations; guests from the sector regularly come to campus to share their experiences with our students.

Module Information

The course includes a range of core and optional modules, including:

• Health & Society
• Current Issues in Health and Social Care
• Social Policy, Inequalities and Social Justice
• Effective Communication Skills
• Preparing for Practice
• Human Growth and Development
• Developing Real-World Research Skills
• Managing Health and Social Care
• Becoming a Health and Social Care Professional
• Person Centred Interventions
• Optional modules include Engaging with Vulnerable Groups, Mental Health and Wellbeing, Health, Social Care and Crime, and more.

Student Experience

Our students have praised the support from the university, which has enabled them to build a network and working relationship with lecturers, gaining opportunities such as mentoring and representing their cohort in student representative meetings.

How you're Taught

To provide you with a first-class learning experience, you'll receive contact time through a diverse range of delivery methods, including:

• Structured teaching through traditional lectures, seminars, and workshops
• Smaller group seminars and workshops to develop problem-solving, group working, analysis, debating, and presentation skills
• Real-life observational exercises and self-assessment quizzes
• Tutorials with staff to discuss your work, ask questions, and raise any difficulties you are experiencing
• Independent study, with scheduled contact hours decreasing as you develop the skills required to undertake an independent study or dissertation in your final year
• Student mentors from Years Two and Three to provide first-year students with an informal, friendly ear

Entry Requirements

• UK students: Standard offer of 96 UCAS Tariff points from up to four A-levels or equivalent qualifications
• International students: 96 UCAS Tariff points from up to four A-levels, with equivalent qualifications from around the world accepted
• Additional requirements include an enhanced-level Disclosure and Barring Service check

Fees and Funding

• UK students: £9,790 per year, with additional costs for textbooks, printing, and field trips
• International students: £17,950 per year, with scholarships available

Careers and Employability

Our staff will work with you to explore the career pathway that is the best fit for you. Examples of career pathways include social work, probation, housing, teaching, youth work, career development, nursing, public health, and occupational therapy.

Campus and Facilities

You'll mainly be studying in the Chaucer and Newton buildings, at the center of our vibrant City Campus. Our campus has everything you'll need to stay busy between lectures, including the Boots Library, a two-storey gym, and a range of cafes, bars, and restaurants.

Applying

You can apply for this course through UCAS or directly to us on our NTU applicant portal. If you have any questions about applying, get in touch through our online form or call us on +44 (0).