Applied Community and Social Care Studies (with Foundation Year)

University of Central Lancashire

Undergraduate BA (Hons) Full-time 4 Years PolicingSocial work, childhood, and youth studiesSociologyCriminology

Applied Community and Social Care Studies (with Foundation Year) BA (Hons) is an undergraduate degree at University of Central Lancashire, based in Preston, taught full-time over 4 years. Typical A-level entry is See entry requirements.

A-Level Entry

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Typical offer · UCAS

UCAS Points

64 points

Typical offer · UCAS

About this course

Course Overview

If you want to study community and social care studies at university level but don’t have the formal qualifications, this foundation year degree is for you. Successfully complete it and you’ll be guaranteed a place on the BA (Hons) Applied Community and Social Care Studies degree.

Why study with us

- Excellent student support from the foundation year course team and the University’s wider support services.

- Guided opportunities to access structured work experience via our own Central for Volunteering in Community Leadership (CVCL).

- Engage in interactive lectures and seminars, with two full days per week taking place in-person on campus, 100% face-to-face.

What you’ll do

- Interactive, inclusive and engaging lectures and seminars which incorporate a blended approach to learning. These are delivered both in class and online over two set days, for flexibility of learning and study.

- Opportunities to study international approaches to community and social care in a variety of countries, including Poland and Greece.

- You will work in partnership with our on-campus Comensus team, who provide engaging service-user participation.

Future careers

On completion of your chosen progression route, professional career and employment opportunities can be accessed.

Entry Requirements

UCAS Tariff Points 64 points
BTEC MPP

Career Prospects

Graduates from this course typically go into the following occupations. Click through for salaries, employment rates and other UK degrees that lead there:

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Course Details

Qualification
Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)
Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
4 Years
Start Date
2025

2025-entry data — 2026 offers may differ

Academic Year
2025
Campus / Location
Preston
Scheme
Undergraduate
Subjects
Policing, Social work, childhood, and youth studies, Sociology, Criminology