Health and Social Care

Swansea University
Undergraduate BSc (Hons) Full-time 3 Years HealthSocial work, childhood, and youth studies

A-Level Entry

BBB - BBC

UCAS Points

112 - 120 points

Avg. Graduate Salary

£25,000

About this course

Our flexible, broad-based degree in Health and Social Care is the ideal starting point for a range of rewarding careers in a variety of sectors.

You will explore health and social care in a wide range of national and international contexts, covering themes including social policy, public health, epidemiology, psychology, human biology and physiology, law and ethics relating to health, equality, and social justice.

You will gain a clear understanding of the structures and policies underpinning health and social care in the UK and develop excellent communication, research and analytical skills that are highly valued by employers.

Alongside your academic work, you will take modules in professional development and have the option to complete a work placement as part of your degree.

Being based in the School of Health and Social Care, Wales’s largest provider of healthcare education, you will be immersed in a dynamic research and learning environment with many opportunities to build links with students from related disciplines.

Entry Requirements

A-Level Grades BBB - BBC
UCAS Tariff Points 112 - 120 points
BTEC DDM - DMM

Career Prospects

Graduates from this course typically go into the following occupations:

2119 Natural and social science professionals
1172 Social services managers and directors
3111 Laboratory technicians
2461 Social workers
2223 Speech and language therapists
3219 Health associate professionals

Course Details

Qualification
Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
3 Years
Start Date
2025
Academic Year
2025
Campus / Location
Swansea
Scheme
Undergraduate
Subjects
Health, Social work, childhood, and youth studies
Avg. Graduate Salary
£25,000