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The UCAS tariff score is applicable to you if you have recently studied a qualification that has a UCAS tariff equivalence. UCAS provides a tariff calculator for you to work out what your qualification is worth within the UCAS tariff.

Alternative entry routes 

Once you successfully complete your Foundation Year studies, you will automatically advance onto the main degree.

This is an ideal route if you are returning to study after a gap, or if you have not previously studied this subject, or if you did not achieve the grades you need for a place on this degree. 

Admissions Advice and Support 

We may make you a lower offer based on a range of factors, such as your background, experiences and individual circumstances. This is known as ‘Contextual Admissions’. For specific advice and support you can contact our enquiries team for more information about entry requirements.

English language requirements

If English is not your first language or you have not previously studied in English, our usual requirement is the equivalent of an International English Language Testing System (IELTS Academic Test) score of 6.0, with not less than 5.5 in each of the sub-tests. We also accept other English language tests. 

Visit the International Applications section of our website to find out more about our English Language Requirements and pre-sessional English Language Courses.

Visa and funding requirements

If you are not from the UK and you do not already have residency here, you may need to apply for a visa.

For courses of more than six months’ duration you will require a Student visa. 

International students who require a Student visa should apply for our full-time courses as these qualify for Student visa sponsorship. 

For full information read our visa application and guides. 

Please note students receiving US Federal Aid are only able to apply for in-person, on-campus programmes which will have no elements of online study.

Assessment is varied, so you can develop different skills as you study. You may complete written work, case studies, presentations, role plays, practical tasks, portfolios, academic interviews and group activities. You will receive formative feedback to help you improve before final assessments. Assessments are designed to link learning to real health and social care practice and to help you build confidence in communication, reflection, critical thinking and problem-solving. 

You will need access to suitable computer hardware and software. The programme gives an indicative cost of around £400. Students who may be unable to buy a device because of cost can apply for the UWTSD digital connectivity bursary, currently up to £300. 

An Enhanced DBS check may also be needed for some students, depending on placement or research activity involving vulnerable people. The stated indicative cost is £49.50. 

All costs are indicative and may change. 

Study through the medium of Welsh or Bilingually

UWTSD prides itself on being a bilingual University and some modules in this course are available to study through the medium of Welsh either fully or partially. In all cases students will be able to submit written assessments through the medium of Welsh.

If you choose to study your course either fully or partially through the medium of Welsh, you may be eligible to apply for scholarships and bursaries to support you with your studies.

The availability of Welsh medium modules is reviewed regularly and may vary each year depending on staffing, research interests, timetabling, student demand, and minimum enrolment numbers, so specific modules cannot always be guaranteed, get in touch to discuss more.

Welsh Opportunities

As a leading Welsh university, we are proud to offer dedicated support services and halls of residence for Welsh-speaking students, encouraging the sense of community and the feeling of a home away from home, including joining clubs and societies for Welsh speakers and becoming a member of our vibrant Coleg Cymraeg Cenedlaethol branch.

Opportunities to Learn Welsh

We also provide a variety of opportunities to learn and develop your Welsh language skills.

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.

• Work in support roles across health, social care and community services. 

• Explore opportunities in care coordination and integrated care teams. 

• Develop skills that can support progression into service management roles. 

• Build experience for roles in community-based care and support. 

• Explore public health support and wider third-sector opportunities. 

• Use the degree as a foundation for further professional training and development.