Health and Social Care Policy BSc (Hons)
Ulster UniversityBelfast, United Kingdom
Course overview
Health and Social Care Policy focuses on policy issues facing our society such as providing and financing healthcare, health inequalities and ageing.
Key highlights
- Examines policy issues facing society today
- Covers how healthcare is provided and financed
- Explores health inequalities and their policy implications
- Addresses policy challenges linked to ageing
Entry requirements
- A-level — Applicants should satisfy the University General Requirements e.g. Provide evidence of competence in written and spoken English (GCSE English Language grades A-C/ 4-9 or equivalent); and Provide evidence of passes in five subjects, two of which must be at A level (grades A-E) and three at GCSE level* (grades A-C/4-9); or provide evidence of passes in four subjects, three of which must be at A level (grades A-E) and one at GCSE level* (grades A- C/4-9); or Provide evidence of an approved qualification at an equivalent level such as a BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma or Access to Higher Education qualification or equivalent**; or Provide evidence, for a process of formal accreditation by the University, of learning you have gained through work or other experience. The subject committee will consider a range of qualifications, experience and other evidence of ability to complete the course satisfactorily when considering applications for part-time study. * GCSE English Language (grades A-C/4-9) may be used as part of the GCSE requirement
Scholarships
Asylum Seekers Scholarship
Choice Scholarships
The Choice Scholarships will support up to 15 students who face barriers to participating in higher education by providing financial assistance of £1,500 to three students per year for the lifetime of the project.
Up to £1,500International Undergraduate Scholarship
£2,000 scholarship applied as discount to your annual tuition fee.
Up to £2,000Richard K. Degenhardt Belleek Collectors' Scholarships
Selected scholars will receive financial support to undertake further specialist research in their area of expertise.
The Talented Athlete Entry Scheme
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University of the Year Dean’s Scholarship
£1,500 tuition fee discount - on top of our existing £2,000 International Scholarship - that’s a total reduction of £3,500 towards your studies. £2,200 scholarship -this brings your total possible reduction to £4,200.
Careers this course leads to
- Health policy officer
- Social policy researcher
- Health service manager
- Public health officer
- Community development worker
- Social care commissioning officer
Cost of study
UK/Home: £9,535 | International: £17,490
Admission
Applications are made through AHZ at no cost. Share your transcripts, English test scores and personal statement, and your AHZ Counsellor will review your profile, submit your application to Ulster University, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.
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