Program Overview

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Health and Social Care Practice BA (Hons)

Key Facts

• UCAS Code: L515
• Level: UndergraduateUG BA (Hons)
• Duration: Full Time: 3 Years, Foundation: 4 Years, Part Time: 4 - 6 Years
• Starting: September
• Entry Requirements: CCC at A Level, DMM at BTEC, T Level at Pass (C and above)
• UK Fees 25/26: Full Time: £9,535, Part Time: £1,585 per 20 credit module, Integrated Foundation Year: £9,535
• International Fees 25/26: Full Time: £15,700, Integrated Foundation Year: £15,700
• Location: Waterside

Overview

This distinctive BA Health and Social Care Practice degree programme adopts a global perspective of current and emerging health and social care issues and approaches. You will explore challenges around inequalities, exploitation and oppression, evaluating current approaches and developing alternative, sustainable responses to identified needs.

Wellbeing is a recurring theme throughout the health and social care practice programme, promoting resilience of practitioners, individuals and communities. The health and social care degree has a strong emphasis on new technologies and approaches, taking a holistic and cross-cultural view underpinned by research.

We are accredited by, and work closely with, the Chartered Management Institute (CMI) which is the Charted Body for Management and Leadership. CMI work with business and education providers like ourselves to inspire people to become skilled, confident and successful managers and leaders.

During your studies, you can enjoy free CMI membership which extends to one year after graduation. As a member, you have access to a wide range of CMI resources and events which can help you with your studies to connect with potential employers and business professionals.

Highlights

• CMI Level 5 Award in Management and Leadership. Please note that CMI certification is subject to successful CMI moderation of the learner’s work. Successful completion of the Level 6 University module Leading the Way in Health and Social Care module will lead to the CMI Level 5 qualification
• Opportunity to gain a Mental Health First Aid certificate as part of the programme
• Specialist option modules to choose from in the final year
• Successful completion of the Level 6 Leading the Way in Health and Social Care module will lead to CMI level 5 award in Principles of Leadership Practice
• Opportunity to be part of a Health and Social Care Community of Practice
• Guaranteed paid internship with the Northampton Employment Promise
• HP laptop and software included with this course* (* Terms and conditions apply).

Entry Requirements

All applicants for the Degree in Health & Social Care Practice will need one of the following qualifications (or equivalents):

• A Levels at CCC or above
• BTEC/Cambridge Technical graded DMM in a related subject
• T Level at Pass (C and above)
• Alternative level 3 qualifications, such as Access to Higher Education, International Baccalaureate will also be considered

We welcome applications from students with a mix of A levels and BTEC/Cambridge Technical qualifications.

Other Entry Requirements

Minimum academic requirements are:

• Applicants will normally need to have GCSEs including English at Grade C/4 or above.

For more more information on how to make an application, please visit our How to Apply page.

Integrated Foundation study entry requirements

Admission to this Foundation Framework is normally:

• DEE at A Level or MPP at BTEC/Cambridge Technical or Pass (D or E) at T Level
• For students who do meet GCSE English or equivalent requirements, can study a Level 2 equivalency 20 credit module as a part of their Foundation Year.
• We would also like to hear from you if you have professional or industry experience instead, a range of other qualifications or self-developed subject knowledge that relates to the course you wish to study.

We welcome applications from students with a mix of A levels and BTEC/Cambridge Technical qualifications.

English Language Requirements

• International students whose first language is not English, must holdIELTS at a minimum of 6.0, or equivalent, as per University policy

If you are an International student and would like information on making an application for the health and social care practice course, please see our How to Apply page.

Course Content

Course Details

The aim of this three-year health and social care practice degree is to move away from traditional Health and Social Care courses, to prepare students to meet the changing demands of a global Health and Social Care sector.

• Year 1: throughout the course, you will be able to think about innovative ideas, social justice and the value of technology to support sustainable solutions.
• Year 2: provides a focus on how policy, practice and research have attempted to address the diverse needs in Health and Social Care. The work-related learning module will provide an opportunity for you to develop skills and knowledge that employers will be seeking when you graduate.
• Year 3: is the final year, you will focus on being a leader, undertaking research or a project as well as making choices about areas that interest you. You will be able to choose from the areas of children and young people; mental health and addiction; end of life care; and working with older people. In addition, on successful completion of the Leadership module, you can apply for a CMI level 5 Principles of Leadership Practice award.

You will learn about new ways of working in Health and Social Care including the use of technology. You will also have the opportunity to undertake research into an area of Health and Social Care that is of particular interest to you.

Work-related experience

On the degree in health and social care practice, you will have the opportunity to undertake 100 hours work-related experience. This can be anything from a traditional placement with a Health and Social Care provider, to a project to develop good practice in Health and Social Care.

Fees and Funding

2025/26 Tuition Fees

• UK – Full Time: £9,535
• UK – Part Time: £1,585 per 20 credit module
• UK – Integrated Foundation Year (IFY): £9,535 as part of a four year programme (subsequent years will be charged at standard BA/BSc rate)
• International – Full Time: £15,700
• International – Integrated Foundation Year (IFY): £15,700

Fees quoted relate to study in the Academic Year 2025/26 only and may be subject to inflationary increases in future years. UON will adjust UK fees annually in line with Government Policy.

Additional Costs

Travel costs to and from placements, and extra costs associated with placements, may be incurred throughout your studies depending on where you are based.

Scholarships and Bursaries

For information on the scholarships available to you, please see our scholarships page.

For more information about possible funding options, please visit our Fees and Funding pages.

2024/25 Tuition Fees

Fees quoted for the health and social care degree relate to study in the Academic Year 24/25 only and may be subject to inflationary increases in future years.

• UK – Full Time: £9,250
• UK – Part Time: £1,540 per 20 credit module
• UK – Integrated Foundation Year (IFY): £9,250 as part of a four year programme (subsequent years will be charged at standard BA/BSc rate)
• International – Full Time: £15,200
• International – Integrated Foundation Year (IFY): £15,200

Staff

• Senior Lecturer in Health & Social Care
  Faculty of Health, Education and Society

Karen Brasher

• Senior Lecturer in Health & Social Care
  Faculty of Health, Education and Society

Chris Jackson

• Senior Lecturer in Health & Social Care
  Faculty of Health, Education and Society

Victoria Boulton

• Senior Lecturer in Social Care
  Health and Social Care Practice BA (Hons)

Christine Collymore

Careers and Employability

The Health and Social Care Practice degree will prepare you for employment in the field of health and social care and working with diverse communities. These opportunities are in a wide range of voluntary, statutory and private sector organisations.

There are opportunities to work in these types of roles: Conflict and Humanitarian advocacy adviser, Educator, Project manager, Digital interaction adviser, Communications officer, Policy and advocacy officer, Homeless prevention officer, Fundraising lead, Partnership manager, Engagement adviser, public engagement adviser, Team/Executive assistant.

If you are passionate about working in any of these areas, then this is the health and social care degree for you – human rights, social justice, partnership working, technology, mental and physical health services, Human Resources, learning and development, project management, administration.

Master’s Opportunities

Successful completion of this health and social care practice course could lead on to one of our postgraduate programmes. Our Master’s courses are a great way to enhance the skills you have already learnt. Benefit from our 20% alumni discount on postgraduate fees.

• MA Social Work

Facilities

• The main reception for the University and additional teaching spaces.

Senate Building

• The Learning Hub is at the heart of the campus and home to the student information desk.

Learning Hub

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