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BSc (Hons) Health and Social Care
Program Overview
BSc (Hons) Health and Social Care
Overview
This course is designed to equip you with the critical skills, knowledge, and compassionate approach needed in today's evolving healthcare landscape, this degree prepares you to make a meaningful difference in people's lives.
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BSc (Hons)
Start date(s)
15 September 2025
UCAS Code
BL95
Course specifications
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Course length
Full-time (3 years), Part-time (6 years)
Campus location
University: City Campus
School
School of Health and Society
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Why choose this course?
Our course is designed to provide a supportive, engaging, and inclusive learning experience that helps you succeed. In the classroom, you’ll benefit from excellent teaching support, with dedicated academic coaches and student transition teachers working alongside your lecturers to ensure you get the most from your studies. Large groups are split into smaller ones, allowing for more personal contact with your lecturer and a more interactive, engaging learning environment. Our teaching methods include activities, exercises, quizzes, and formative assessments to help you stay on track with learning outcomes and assessment expectations.
We also offer tailored assessment support through module tutorials, workshops, and assignment unpacking sessions, helping you build confidence in your academic work. Study skills workshops, peer study groups, and a variety of assessment methods ensure that different learning needs are met, allowing you to excel. Our extensive library resources and study skills support, including the Student Enabling Centre for students with specific learning needs, provide additional help when you need it. We offer a wide range of student support services to help you succeed throughout your degree. This includes access to financial support funds, counselling services, mental health support, and one-to-one advice and guidance. You'll also have a variety of self-care resources at your fingertips to support your wellbeing and help you make the most of your university experience.
Above all, we take a friendly, warm, and informal approach to learning. Our teaching team is approachable, responsive, and always happy to help. You'll have opportunities for discussion, debate, and Q&A in a fun and encouraging environment where your voice is valued.
What happens on the course?
Our course is designed to provide a supportive, engaging, and inclusive learning experience that helps you succeed. In the classroom, you’ll benefit from excellent teaching support, with dedicated academic coaches and student transition teachers working alongside your lecturers to ensure you get the most from your studies. Large groups are split into smaller ones, allowing for more personal contact with your lecturer and a more interactive, engaging learning environment. Our teaching methods include activities, exercises, quizzes, and formative assessments to help you stay on track with learning outcomes and assessment expectations.
We also offer tailored assessment support through module tutorials, workshops, and assignment unpacking sessions, helping you build confidence in your academic work. Study skills workshops, peer study groups, and a variety of assessment methods ensure that different learning needs are met, allowing you to excel. Our extensive library resources and study skills support, including the Student Enabling Centre for students with specific learning needs, provide additional help when you need it. We offer a wide range of student support services to help you succeed throughout your degree. This includes access to financial support funds, counselling services, mental health support, and one-to-one advice and guidance. You'll also have a variety of self-care resources at your fingertips to support your wellbeing and help you make the most of your university experience.
Above all, we take a friendly, warm, and informal approach to learning. Our teaching team is approachable, responsive, and always happy to help. You'll have opportunities for discussion, debate, and Q&A in a fun and encouraging environment where your voice is valued.
Course Modules
- Academic, Personal & Professional Development II - Skills for Practice
- Module: 4HL003
- Credits: 20
- Period: 1
- Type: Core
- Health, Society & Culture
- Module: 4HW096
- Credits: 20
- Period: 1
- Type: Core
- Introduction to Health and Wellbeing
- Module: 4SH011
- Credits: 20
- Period: 1
- Type: Core
- Introduction to Research Skills
- Module: 4SC012
- Credits: 20
- Period: 1
- Type: Core
- Introduction to Social Care and the Mixed Economy of Welfare
- Module: 4SC009
- Credits: 20
- Period: 1
- Type: Core
- Social Care Values, Equality and Diversity
- Module: 4SC010
- Credits: 20
- Period: 1
- Type: Core
- Developing Research Skills
- Module: 5SC012
- Credits: 20
- Period: 2
- Type: Core
- Mental Health and Wellbeing
- Module: 5HL012
- Credits: 20
- Period: 2
- Type: Core
- Partnership and Collaborative Working in Health
- Module: 5HW085
- Credits: 20
- Period: 2
- Type: Core
- Social Care Interventions: Working with Adults
- Module: 5SC013
- Credits: 20
- Period: 2
- Type: Core
- Sustainable Healthy Communities
- Module: 5HW094
- Credits: 20
- Period: 2
- Type: Core
- Working with Children and Families (Part 1)
- Module: 5SC015
- Credits: 20
- Period: 2
- Type: Core
- Appraising Health Policy and Practice
- Module: 6HL013
- Credits: 20
- Period: 3
- Type: Core
- Independent Research and Practice
- Module: 6SC011
- Credits: 20
- Period: 3
- Type: Core
- Law and Ethics in Health
- Module: 6HW161
- Credits: 20
- Period: 3
- Type: Core
- Leadership and Management in Health
- Module: 6HW157
- Credits: 20
- Period: 3
- Type: Core
- Technology and Innovation in Social Care Practice
- Module: 6SC015
- Credits: 20
- Period: 3
- Type: Core
- Working with Youth and Families (Part 2)
- Module: 6SC013
- Credits: 20
- Period: 3
- Type: Core
Potential Career Paths
- Research
- Specialist Practitioner
- Teaching Pathways
- Care Worker
- Youth Worker
- Housing Officer
- Youth Justice Worker
- Health Advisor
- Healthcare Assistant
- Drugs Worker
- Health Service Manager
- Rehabilitation Drug’s Worker
- Mental Health Professional
- Care Manager
- Teaching Assistant
- Community Outreach Worker
- Social Care Prescribers
- Health Promotion Specialist
- Family Support Worker
- Welfare Advice and Rights Officer
- Health Care Assistant
- Healthcare Support Workers
- Health Educators
- Health Scientist
- Welfare and Housing Professionals
- Practice Manager
- Community Development Worker
- Social Work Assistant
Additional Information
- Everything you need to know about this course!
Why Wolverhampton?
- The Access to Disability Benefits Project
What skills will you gain?
- Throughout your Health and Social Care degree, you'll progress through a rich and carefully designed journey of learning and development.
Course Fees and Finance
- Location | Mode | Fee | Year
- Home | Full-time | £9250 per year |
- Home | Full-time | £9535 per year |
- Home | Part-time | £4625 per year# |
- Home | Part-time | £4768 per year# |
- International | Full-time | £14950 per year |
- International | Full-time | £15995 per year |
Entry Requirements
- Typical entry requirement: 96 UCAS points
- A Levels - grades CCC / BCD
- BTEC L3 Extended Diploma or OCR Cambridge L3 Technical Extended Diploma - grades MMM
- BTEC L3 Diploma - grades DD
- Access to HE Diploma (60 credits) of which a minimum of 45 must be at Level 3 (96 UCAS point equivalence, minimum 45 credits at merit)
What our students say
- Stephanie Westbrook, Health and Social Care graduate
- Gaye Leanne Garland, Health and Social Care with Foundation Year
- Becky Parker, Public Health with Foundation Year
- Kerrie Green, Health and Social Care with Foundation Year
- Zeba (has asked to use first name only), Social Care, Health and Wellbeing
- Rubbena (has asked to use first name only), Social Care, Health and Wellbeing
- Paige (has asked to use first name only), Social Care, Health and Wellbeing
Funding
- Tuition Fees Loan(Home Fee Status):
- Changes for EU students:
- Self-funding:
- Your employer, embassy or organisation can pay for your Tuition fees:
- Financial Hardship:
- Bursaries and Scholarships:
Contact us
- Telephone
- Online
How We Compare
- Find out how our course is rated on Discover Uni, the official website for comparing UK higher education courses
Full-time Course
- 80%say staff value students views and opinions about the course
- 89%of students say teaching staff have supported their learning well.
- 66%in work or doing further study 15 months after the course.
Part-time Course
- 73%say staff value students views and opinions about the course
- 82%of students say teaching staff have supported their learning well.
- 65%in work or doing further study 15 months after the course.
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