Health & Social Care

University of Wales Trinity Saint David
Undergraduate BSc (Hons) Full-time 3 Years HealthSocial work, childhood, and youth studies

UCAS Points

88 points

Avg. Graduate Salary

£24,000

About this course

Our BSc Health and Social Care programme adapts to the fast-changing world of health and social care. This course includes new policy elements and skills, giving students many choices in an evolving environment. We focus on health and social care, and children and young people’s services, aiming to build a health and social care workforce that meets important government goals. This prepares you for a workplace full of different and exciting opportunities.

This course is a recognised higher education qualification in the health, digital health, and social care sector. It offers progressive studies that are important for careers in the primary areas of care within health and social care.

You will develop investigative, reflective, and analytical skills, along with strong reasoning powers. These will give you the knowledge and skills you need to continue your study and training after completing your degree.

By studying this programme, you can upskill if you already work as a health and social care professional. This helps reduce the shortage of qualified workers with level 4 and 5 qualifications. If you are new to the field, the course will prepare you to join the next generation of workers, ready for successful employment in this sector.

This course ensures you are well-prepared for the employment environment in health and social care. You will gain the skills and knowledge to succeed and make a real difference. Whether you are aiming to start or advance your career, this programme offers multiple and diverse opportunities.

In summary, our programme covers important policies, developing key skills, and focuses on real-world applications in the health sector. It is designed to help you succeed in a variety of careers within health and social care. You will be ready for the dynamic and changing employment environment of this vital field.

Entry Requirements

UCAS Tariff Points 88 points

Study Options

This course is available in 2 study options:

Full-time Shown above

Duration: 3 Years

Qualification: BSc (Hons)

Location: Swansea

Avg. Salary: £24,000

Part-time

Duration: 6 Years

Qualification: BSc (Hons)

Location: Swansea

Avg. Salary: £24,000

Career Prospects

Graduates from this course typically go into the following occupations:

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

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
£24,000