BSc Health and Social Care and Management with Foundation Year
Course overview
This BSc Health and Social Care and Management with Foundation Year at Birkbeck University, London combines the best of health and social care studies with key management skills. This makes it an excellent choice for anyone who wants a job in management and leadership within the health sector.
The course gives them knowledge that is useful for many jobs in public, charity, and private organisations, helping them move into a management position. The full four-year programme includes a Foundation Year to fully prepare students for university, which is helpful if students are returning to study or need extra support.
Learning in the BSc Health and Social Care and Management with Foundation Year at Birkbeck University, London, mostly takes place in small workshops, seminars, and tutorials, which are often held in the afternoon or evening so they can fit their studies around their work. They will be graded through group work, writing documents for policymakers, giving presentations, and completing a large independent research project.
Entry requirements
Candidates are required to submit a personal statement in which they discuss their reasons for applying for the course and other relevant information regarding their studies. A relevant academic and/or employer reference is also required. Students have the option to upload their Curriculum Vitae (CV) along with their applications to demonstrate their work experience.
Grade Requirements:
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The university welcomes applicants without traditional entry qualifications, as it bases decisions on its own assessment of a candidate’s academic potential and previous experience.
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For entry to the four-year full-time programme with a Foundation Year, applicants will typically need to have achieved 48 UCAS tariff points.
English Proficiency:
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Applicants from non-English speaking backgrounds need to score the equivalent of an IELTS Academic Test score of 6.5 overall, with no less than 6.0 in each sub-test.
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The university also accepts equivalent scores from other recognised English language tests.
Career opportunities
Major career paths for graduates of BSc Health and Social Care and Management with Foundation Year from Birkbeck University, London include:
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Health Service Management
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Social Care Management
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Workforce Development
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Health Promotion and Education
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Service Implementation and Improvement
Cost of study
The annual tuition fee for international students enrolling in the full-time BSc Health and Social Care and Management with Foundation Year in Birkbeck University, London is £18,500 per year.
Admission
To apply for the full-time BSc Health and Social Care and Management with Foundation Year, you must submit your application through the Universities and Colleges Admissions Service (UCAS). We highly recommend that all applicants contact AHZ's trained counsellors for assistance with their application process.
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