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Health and Social Care (Full-time) (BSc Hons)

Swansea
3 Years Full-time
88 UCAS Points

This programme has responded to the change in the sector by incorporating new elements of policy and skills and increasing options for students in the rapidly evolving environment of health and social care, and children and young people’s services. The aim is to develop a health and social care workforce that is capable of meeting strategic governmental goals and is prepared for an employment environment of multiple and diverse opportunities.

This programme is a recognised higher education qualification related to the health, digital health, and social care sector. It aims to provide you with progressive studies that have relevance to careers in the primary functions of care within the health and social care sector.

You will exercise investigative, reflective analytical and reasoning powers in context and be provided with the knowledge and skills to extend your study and training post-graduation.

Studying this programme will allow you to upskill if you are already working as a health and social care professional (thereby helping to alleviate the shortage of health and care professionals with level 4 and 5 qualifications) or prepare you to be part of the next generation ready for suitable and successful employment in the sector.

Course details

Start date:
Study modes:
  • On-campus
  • Full-time
Language:
  • English
  • Welsh
Institution code:
T80
UCAS code:
L510
Course length:
3 Years Full-time
Entry requirements:
88 UCAS Points

Tuition Fees 2023/24 and 24/25
Home (Full-time): £9,000 per year
Overseas (Full-time): £13,500 per year

Why choose this course?

01
We offer a flexible learning approach so you can work, care for your loved ones and fit university into your life.
02
We are committed to supporting you into the job and career you want.
03
We provide additional support to help you develop and progress, including study skills clubs and studying in the medium of Welsh.

What you will learn

The course provides an overview of the merged health and care sector and offers opportunities for you to enter the workforce in a range of roles. A range of ages, experiences and current job roles utilise this course to upskill and progress in health and care.

Previous students have used this degree to gain entry into roles within the public sector (for example care, human resources, housing and environment, education based or training roles, or advocacy), the private sector (agencies, support worker roles, admin and management) or the third sector (fundraising, coordination or support roles). Previous students have also used this course as a platform for further study in order to qualify as social workers, psychologists and lecturers, or to advance onto a Masters course.

We offer access to current key organisations and people within the health sector. We also provide a high level of academic support across the whole university to help strengthen your academic skills.

Counselling, Communication, and the Therapeutic Relationship

(20 credits)

Psychology in Health and Social Care

(20 credits)

Learning in the Digital Era

(20 credits)

Contemporary Challenges: Making a Difference

(20 credits)

Introduction to Public Health and Wellbeing

(20 credits)

Management, Organisational Behaviour and Digital Change

(20 credits)

Changemakers: Building your Personal Brand for Sustainable Employment

(20 credits)

Protecting and Supporting Families in Health and Care

(20 credits)

Changemakers: Creativity and Value Creation

(20 credits)

Principles of Health and Social Care Practice

(20 credits)

Introduction to Physiology

(20 credits)

Introduction to independent Research Skills

(20 Credits)

Independent Project

(40 credits)

Health, Wellbeing and Sustainable Development

(20 credits)

Digital Transformation in the Health and Care Professions

(20 Credits)

Psychopathological Classifications and Provisions

(20 Credits)

Empowering the Older Person

(20 Credits)

Disclaimer

  • We listen to student feedback and insights from industry and from professionals to ensure that course content is high-quality and up-to-date, and that it offers the best possible preparation for your future career or study goals. 

    For this reason, there might be modifications to the content of your course over time, to keep up to date with changes in the subject area or in the sector. If a module is no longer running, we’ll make sure to keep you informed, and work with you to choose a different suitable module.

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Staff

Our People

You will be taught and supported by a wide range of professional staff and teams here to help you get the university experience you are looking for. Our teaching staff were ranked 2nd in Wales for assessments and feedback (NSS 2023) meaning the comments you get back from your work will help you learn. Our commitment to your learning has seen our students us as Top 10 in the UK for Lecturers and Teaching Quality. Find out more about our academic staff who teach across our courses. 

Accommodation

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Swansea Accommodation

Swansea has a huge student population, and the variety of accommodation available will leave you feeling spoilt for choice. Various purpose-built student accommodation providers provide accommodation in Swansea, and the accommodation team can guide you through your options. It will offer ongoing support throughout your time as a UWTSD student.

Further information

  • Please note that every applicant is considered individually. We may also make offers based solely upon your life or work experience.

    For applicants wishing to study Cert HE (one year) or Diploma HE (two year) qualifications, an offer will be made based upon your educational and employment experience.

    For those wishing to study the BSc (three years) you will need to have obtained a minimum of 88 UCAS points.

  • Assessments include: essays, exams, reports, presentations, reflective accounts, debates, policy critiques and professional portfolios. You will be asked to utilise information technology communication and organisational skills for your assignments.

  • You are encouraged to continue or enter employment in the health, care or support sectors in order to enhance your studies. We recommend that you pay for the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) update option if you do not already have one in place. 

  • You may be eligible for funding to help support your study. To find out about scholarships, bursaries and other funding opportunities that are available, please visit our Bursaries and Scholarships section.

  • We have a very strong employment support and work experience system within the Health Portfolio.

    We link and work closely with public, private and third sector organisations and groups to provide opportunities for both paid and unpaid work for students.

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