
BSc (Hons) Health and Social Care Full-time
University of SunderlandOn campus, United Kingdom
Course overview
The BSc (Hons) Health and Social Care degree provides you with critical understanding of integrated welfare structures and processes, while equipping you with advanced theoretical knowledge and skills in practice and management in the sector. The course offers a multidisciplinary approach, grounded in social sciences, and is designed to ensure you graduate with a well-rounded qualification that covers key theories and topics relevant to health and social care. Through hands-on work placements, you’ll gain valuable real-world experience.
Previous placements have included hospices, schools, care homes, mental health services, and more. With strong connections to local and national organisations in the sector, this professions-facing course encourages you to engage in extracurricular activities, volunteering opportunities, and attend lectures delivered by guest speakers. These experiences will all contribute to enhancing your CV, expanding your professional network, and preparing you for
Key highlights
- Hands-on work placements in hospices, schools, care homes and mental health services
- Multidisciplinary approach grounded in the social sciences
- Develops theoretical knowledge and skills in practice and management
- Strong links with local and national health and social care organisations
- Guest speaker lectures, volunteering and extracurricular opportunities build your network
Entry requirements
- UCAS tariff points: 96-112 — Our typical offer is 96-112 UCAS Tariff points, from a combination of acceptable Level 3 qualifications which may include: A Levels, T Levels, BTEC Diplomas/Extended Diplomas, Scottish and Irish Highers, Access to HE Dip…
- GCSE: C or above — You also need three passes at GCSE grade C or above.
Scholarships
Douglas Clasper Elite Sports Scholarship
The scholarship will award the following in each year of study (based on academic progression): £2,000 cash payment; a tuition fee discount of 20%; a 20% discount on university-managed accommodation.
East Durham College Partnership Award
This award provides a £1,500 cash award in each year of study, helping you access higher education with greater ease.
Up to £1,500First Choice Travel Award
This award provides £500 cash in your first year of study to assist with transport expenses, helping students access higher education with greater ease.
Up to £500Global Leaders Scholarship
£6,000 tuition fee reduction for undergraduates, £4,000 for MPharm Pharmacy students, or £5,500 tuition fee reduction (postgraduates).
Helen McArdle Nursing Scholarship
There are five scholarships available. Each scholarship awards £1,200 in each year of study.
Up to £1,200Interview Travel Reimbursement
Up to £100
Open Day Travel Reimbursement
Up to £100
Sir Bob Murray Health Scholarship (Psychology)
There are five scholarships available. Each scholarship awards £1,000 in your first year of study.
Up to £1,000Sunderland College Award
Our Sunderland College Award provides £1,500 plus a £250 voucher, in each year of continuous study. This will support you financially throughout your time at university.
Tees Valley Travel Award
This award provides a £1,500 cash award in each year of study to assist with transport expenses, helping you access higher education with greater ease.
Up to £1,500The Mary and Brian Archer Experience Scholarships
Up to £750.
Careers this course leads to
- Care home manager
- Support worker
- Health and social care practitioner
- Mental health support worker
- Community development worker
- Health promotion officer
Cost of study
UK/Home: £9,790 per year | International: £17,500 per year
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 University of Sunderland, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.
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