Health and Social Care

University of Derby
Undergraduate BA (Hons) Full-time 3 Years HealthSocial work, childhood, and youth studies

A-Level Entry

CCC

UCAS Points

96 points

Avg. Graduate Salary

£21,000

About this course

Take your first steps towards a fulfilling future in health and social care. This degree equips you to deliver effective support services which help people live more independent, active and healthy lives. It sets you on your way to a career where you can make a real difference.

Why choose this course Versatile and skilled health and social care professionals are in demand like never before. Join a course designed in partnership with experts from the sector, ensuring your studies are up to date and relevant.

How you will learn The BA (Hons) Health and Social Care gives you a thorough understanding of latest policies and practice as well as exciting opportunities to apply your knowledge to real work situations. You will have access to impressive facilities including clinical skills and immersive simulation suites.

Opportunities and experiences Put theory into practice with two work placements in different settings, from care homes to community projects. These will give you crucial experience in a range of settings – from statutory agencies to community projects.

Careers and employability Our emphasis is on nurturing versatile and flexible health and social care professionals who are not restricted by boundaries and who can work in multi-professional teams. This degree equips you for rewarding roles in areas such as, local authority, NHS and multi-agency teams working with children, young people and adults, homelessness and social housing services and intensive family support teams, to name but a few. The course will also give you a firm foundation of knowledge if you would like to specialise in areas such as, social work, nursing, teaching and therapies in future.

Did you know? This course is also available with a Foundation Year.

Entry Requirements

A-Level Grades CCC
UCAS Tariff Points 96 points
BTEC MMM

Career Prospects

Graduates from this course typically go into the following occupations:

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

Course Details

Qualification
Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)
Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
3 Years
Start Date
2025
Academic Year
2025
Campus / Location
Derby
Scheme
Undergraduate
Subjects
Health, Social work, childhood, and youth studies
Avg. Graduate Salary
£21,000